Run for the Bagel
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Run for the Bagel - Mattoon, IL
The 39th annual Run for the Bagel takes place on July 18, 2026, in Mattoon, Illinois. The event address is 221 N 16th St, Mattoon, IL 61938. It includes in-person and virtual options with multiple distances.
Distances offered:
- 10k - 6.2 Miles, in-person
- 5k - 3.1 Miles, in-person
- One Mile Fun Run - 1 Mile, in-person
- Virtual 5k - 3.1 Miles, virtual entry
Courses wind through Lytle Park and around Mattoon. The finish line features Lender's Bagels. Parking is available at the YMCA, the Train Depot, and in Downtown Mattoon.
Standard registration is listed at $35 and race day registration is listed at $40. The virtual entry fee is listed at $40 and includes shipping for finisher medal and event swag. Registrations made before June 28 are guaranteed a race shirt.
Awards are presented to overall male and female finishers and to the top three finishers in each gender and age group. The event includes both running race and virtual race formats as noted in the event program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
