The Tom Short 5k
The Tom Short 5k Trail Run was first run in 2003 and continues as an annual event to celebrate the life of Tom Short. Tom was a local businessman who was a part-owner of Leach-Wilson Chevrolet. He was a man of faith who loved his family and he lived to encourage others.
The Tom Short 5k course is run on the General Dacey Trail, in Shelbyville, IL. This race is very unique, challenging and competitive! Our post race refreshments are what we are known for and they are FANTASTIC!!! Popsicles – Chocolate Bars – Chocolate Milk – Cookies – Granola Bars – Fruit – And More! After the awards, head to the SFAC where we continue the celebration with a post race party at the pool. Everyone is welcome to join us and we host a “BIG SPLASH” event for all ages! If, in your age group, you have the biggest splash, you will win a pair of Tom Short Race Shorts!
The Tom Short 5K Race is one of our favorite events of the year and we want you to be a part of it! We hope to see you on the Trail!
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Register for the Tom Short 5k and there will be an option to Sign Up for the Training Team - Click YES!
Starting June 4th and each Tuesday & Thursday there after, we will meet at the Shelbyville Aquatic Center parking lot at 6:00 pm. The program will last approximately one hour and will include the following: Pre- workout and post-workout stretching, a workout with the Training Team, a handout that will cover the workouts you need to complete that week, and all the things you need to know to complete a 5k. Cost $45.00 Includes Training Team high tech running shirt, the registration fee for the 5k & race day T-Shirt and private access to the official Training Team Facebook Page CLICK BELOW to Join!
We hope you will join us for the Tom Short Training Team!
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Tom Short 5K Race Results
Explore past results from the Tom Short 5K Trail Run.
Area elite athletes from colleges and high schools come to tackle this challenging course in hopes of breaking the course record of 15:29 set in 2018. The female course record was set in 2022 with a time of 17:54. It's an exciting race for spectators, who can view runners from various vantage points and cheer them on as they cross the finish line, creating a fantastic atmosphere.
Finishing in the Top 10 at the Tom Short 5K Trail Run is a significant achievement; those who do will receive an additional Tom Short 5K race shirt with their finishing place on the back.
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Tom Short 5k & Training TeamThe General Dacey Trail
Our course is run on the beautiful General Dacey Trail! We have great volunteers to make sure the Trail is ready for Race Day. For news and updates regarding the Trail check out the link below!
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The proceeds from the Tom Short 5K Race go to help the maintenance of the General Dacey Trail.
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