Strawberry Shortcake 5K

JUN
14
2026
Join the Strawberry Shortcake 5K at Switchyard Park in Bloomington for a fun community run and festival atmosphere. Pick a 5K run, walk, or virtual option, wear a costume to compete for a gift basket, and enjoy postrace festivities.
Sun 14 Jun 2026
5 kilometers

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Event details

The Strawberry Shortcake 5K is scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Bloomington, Indiana. The event takes place at Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN 47404. Entry fee for each event is $30. Registration opens March 7, 2026.

Distances:

  • 5K Run
  • 5K Walk
  • Virtual 5K

T-shirts are guaranteed only for participants who register before May 26; after that date shirts are distributed based on remaining sizes. Early packet pick up is scheduled for June 13 at Binford Elementary. Day-of packet pick up and registration will be available at Switchyard Park.

Course, festival and series

The course runs through Switchyard Park. The route starts and finishes at the Pavilion, heads south toward Country Club Road, passes the playground and dog parks, turns at Country Club Road, continues past Hopscotch Coffee, and returns to the Pavilion.

The race is organized in connection with the Strawberry Shortcake Festival and is sponsored by the Auxiliary to the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington. The event is part of The Magnificent 7 Race Series; the series includes 21 races and awards participants who complete at least seven races in a year. A costume contest will be judged during the event; the winner receives a gift basket. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Strawberry Shortcake 5k Run
5 km
Strawberry Shortcake 5k Walk
Strawberry Shortcake Virtual 5k