Events
Five and Under 5K Run Walk
Five and Under 1 Mile Run Walk
Place
Sandwich, Illinois 60548
Note: Pratt Road entrance will be closed due to our race route.
Description
You asked, we brought it back.
The Sandwich Fair Association is thrilled to announce the second annual Shake Up Shuffle on Labor Day, September 1, 2025.
The Shake Up Shuffle will again host two race routes to choose from and special child pricing.
With improvements to our start and finish line areas, each race will start on our infield track, wind through our iconic grounds, and finish back on the infield, where participants will enjoy music, games, business appearances, and additional surprises.
Following the race, Shake Up Shuffle participants will receive top finisher awards, complimentary refreshments, and an ICE COLD lemonade shake up from McKinney's Concessions.
Participants also receive a Shake Up Shuffle shirt, a timed race bib, and a SPINNING COW FINISHERS MEDAL. Full route participants will furthermore receive A FIVE DAY SANDWICH FAIR SEASON PASS.
But wait, there’s MORE.
We will AGAIN be handing out Shake Up Shuffle swag bags to the first two hundred registrations, aged six and older.
PLUS, register for our full route at a discounted rate until May 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST.
Whether you run it, walk it, shake it, or shuffle it, we just can't wait to see you there.
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN on May 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST.
NEW THIS YEAR
We've worked to extend order dates for shirts and medals, but they must be ordered in advance. To ensure that all participants receive Shake Up Shuffle shirts and finishers medals, LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2025.
TO GUARANTEE YOUR REGISTRATION, please register PRIOR TO July 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST.
We'll order extras at this time, but once we sell out, registration will be closed.
PACKET PICKUP will be offered on Saturday, August 30, 2025 AND on race morning, Monday, September 1, 2025. See below for additional details.
All proceeds from the 2025 Shake Up Shuffle will benefit the DeKalb County Community Fund.
To follow along on race day updates, and to hear more about our sponsors and partners, follow along on Facebook at "The Sandwich Fair Shake Up Shuffle".
See you soon 🍋👟
Packet Pickup and Event Schedule
Pre Race Packet Pickup will be offered on Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM at The Sandwich Moose Lodge in Sandwich, Illinois.
Pre Race Packet Pickup is located at 1002 East Church Street, Sandwich, IL 60548.
Race Day Packet Pickup begins at 7:30 AM on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025 in the infield, near the inflatable start and finish line, and continues until race start.
Parking will be located in our parking lot near the infield track. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST ENTER FROM OUR SUYDAM ROAD ENTRANCE ONLY. OUR PRATT ROAD ENTRANCE WILL BE CLOSED DURING THE ENTIRE EVENT AS IT IS A PART OF OUR RACE COURSE.
Race Day Packet Pickup and Shake Up Shuffle address is 1401 Suydam Road, Sandwich, Illinois 60548.
Follow directional signage to parking near the infield track upon arrival.
Bag check will additionally be available during this time, located directly next to Race Day Packet Pickup.
7:30 AM Packet Pickup Begins
8:45 AM 5K Lineup Begins
8:55 AM National Anthem
9:00 AM 5K Start Time
9:10 AM 1 Mile Start Time
9:15 AM Post Race Celebration
2025 Swag
Following the event, Shake Up Shuffle participants will receive top finisher awards, food items, and you guessed it, an ICE COLD lemonade shake up from McKinney's Concessions. All participants will additionally receive a Shake Up Shuffle shirt, a timed race bib and finishers results, and a SPINNING COW Sandwich Fair finishers medal. Those choosing our full route will furthermore receive (DRUM ROLL PLEASE)
A FIVE DAY SANDWICH FAIR SEASON PASS.
But wait, there’s MORE. We’ll also be giving out Shake Up Shuffle swag bags to the first two hundred Shake Up Shuffle registrants, aged six and older.
Event Sponsors and Partners
We are eager to partner with the support of many business, and would like to extend an extra special thank you to those who have helped to make the Shake Up Shuffle possible.
To learn more about our sponsors and partners, please click on the icons below.
Race Contact Info
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137th Sandwich Fair
Join us for the 2025 Sandwich Fair, occurring Wednesday, September 3, 2025 through Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Over three hundred food and product vendors, carnival rides, grandstand events, craft demonstrations, AG land, AG land stage, exhibitors, roaming acts, AND MORE.
Daily Grandstand events as follows:
Wednesday: Harness Racing and Illinois State RC Car and Truck Racing Championships
Thursday: NTPA Truck Pulls
Friday: Friday Night Concert
Saturday: NTPA Tractor Pulls
Sunday: Antique Car Show and Demolition Derby
Directions
1401 Suydam Road
Sandwich, Illinois 60548
Note: Pratt Road entrance will be closed due to our race route.