Run for the Bagel
CELEBRATE BAGELFEST AT RUN FOR THE BAGEL!
Join us for Mattoon’s favorite tradition! The 39th annual Run for the Bagel will be held on Saturday, July 18th. Participants choose to walk or run 1 mile, 5k or 10k distances that wind through Lytle Park & around Mattoon. Celebrate with Lender’s Bagels at the finish line! All registrations prior to June 30th are guaranteed a race shirt.
10K & 5K RACE INFO
- Saturday, July 18, 2026
- 6:30 a.m.
- KC Summers Toyota
REGISTRATION INFO
- 10K & 5K Registration: $35
- Race Day Registration: $40
- Virtual Race: $40
- Overall Male/Female finishers
- Gender/age group- Top 3
1 MILE FUN RUN INFO
- Saturday, July 18, 2026
- 8:30 a.m.
- YMCA Park
REGISTRATION INFO
- 1 Mile Fun Run Registration: $15
- The whole family is welcome!
All race proceeds benefit the YMCA’s Membership for All program, which provides financial assistance to those in our community so that nobody is turned away due to an inability to pay. Registrations are non-transferable and non-refundable. For more information, call the Y at 217-234-9494.
Springfest Fun Run
Join Us for the Springfest Fun Run at the Neal Center YMCA!
Kick off the annual Springfest Festival in downtown Toledo with our exciting Springfest Fun Run! Enjoy a morning of fitness before diving into the festivities!
Date: Saturday, May 15, 2027
Race Start Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Neal Center YMCA
Event Highlights:
- Parade Starts at 11 AM: Join the celebration right after the race!
- Open to all ages and fitness levels—walkers and runners welcome!
- Post-race refreshments
Registration: $25 in advance | $30 on race day
T-shirt deadline April 30, 2026
Don’t miss this chance to combine fitness and community fun! Grab your friends and family and make it a day to remember at Springfest this year!
Let’s run & celebrate together!
Neal Center October 5k
Join Us for the Fall 5K Run at the Neal Center YMCA!
Lace up your running shoes and embrace the crisp autumn air! This October, join us for a fun-filled, timed 5K run that celebrates fitness, community, and the beauty of fall.
Date: October 24, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Neal Center YMCA
Why Participate?
- Enjoy a scenic Toledo route
- Connect with fellow runners and the local community
- All ages, families and skill levels welcome!
- Post-Race Refreshments
Registration: Open!
Don’t miss out on this chance to stay active and celebrate the season! Gather your friends and family for a day of fun and fitness.
Last Chance Tri
Whether you’re a new triathlete or have several triathlons under your belt, the Last Chance Tri at the Mattoon YMCA is a great event for you! The swim portion of the race is held in the indoor pool at the Mattoon Area Family YMCA, and the bike and run segments also begin and end at the Y.
Need some support and motivation? Maybe you don’t like to swim or bike? You can enlist the help of a friend and register as a team of two or three! All participants who are registered by September 8th are guaranteed to receive a tech shirt.
Program Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Start Time: 1:00 P.M.
Registration: $70 Individual/$50 Individual Per Team
Race Day Registration: $75 Individual/$60 Individual Per Team
This event consists of a:
- 275 yard indoor pool swim
- 12 mile bike ride and finishes
- 3.1 mile run
Participants can register as an individual or a team. Individual divisions are as follows:
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15 & Under, 16–22, 23–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70 & Over
Awards are presented to:
- Overall Male/Female finishers
- Gender/age group- Top 2
Rules: Helmets are required! While we are not USAT sanctioned, USAT rules WILL be used as a guideline for this race.
- Packet pick up: 11:00-12:30 pm
- New triathlete orientation: 11:30-12:00pm
- Pool open for swimming: 12:00 pm
- Pre-race meeting in transition area: 12:45 pm
- Race start: 1:00 pm
- Awards: 3:45 pm
For additional information, contact Alex Swango at aswango@mattoonymca.org.
Dry Tri
Row, Bike, Run!
Stay dry while you complete a Tri at the Neal Center YMCA! The Dry Tri is the perfect competition for first-time triathletes or experienced triathletes who are training for Tri Season. This event allows participants to complete a triathlon without ever jumping in a pool! Participants will complete:
- 10-minute row on Concept II Rower
- 20-minute bike on Keiser M3i Stationary Bike
- 15-minute walk/run on Life Fitness Treadmill
Waves will start every 25 minutes beginning at 11 a.m. There will be a five minute transition time between each leg. You will receive your assigned wave start time by email prior to race day. There is no race day registration. Sign-ups close at noon on February 20, 2026. The deadline to guarantee a shirt is February 9, 2026.
Event Date: February 28, 2026
Event Time: 11 a.m.
Cost: $30/person
For more information contact Lisa Jones at ljones@nealcenterymca.org.
