The Big Run - Normal
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The Big Run - Bloomington, Illinois
The Big Run takes place on June 3, 2026, at Tipton Park on the Constitution Trail in Bloomington, Illinois. The event is organized as an out-and-back course on the Constitution Trail and includes a community 5K and a youth one mile run.
- 5K 3.1 miles
- Kids 1 Mile 1 mile
Registration opens March 1, 2026. The 5K has a $15 early fee that increases to $20 on May 20, and the Kids 1 Mile fee is $10. The 5K field is limited to 150 participants; this limit is stated as firm.
All participants receive a finisher's medal for their race; there are no age group awards. Participants may pre-order a cotton unisex race T shirt for $20; the T shirt preorder deadline is May 20. Bib pickup is available at Fleet Feet Bloomington during regular business hours on Tuesday and at Tipton Park before the race on Wednesday.
The event includes a charitable partnership with Girls on the Run and offers registrants the opportunity to make an optional donation. Organizers also offer a local training program and list volunteer opportunities to support the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
