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Registration is Open for the 21st Tom Short 5k & 1 Mile Run!

Tom Short 5K Trail Run

8:00AM CDT - 11:30AM CDT

1 Mile Run/ Walk

8:05AM CDT - 11:30AM CDT

Join the Tom Short Training Team!

Register for the Tom Short 5k and there will be an option to Sign Up for the Training Team - Click YES! 

Starting June 6th 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!

TSTT Group Facebook Page

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!

Countdown Until Race Day!

Tom Short Race Results

Check out the Tom Short 5k Race Results from the past 19 years!  

 

Some of the areas elite athletes from colleges and high schools come to take on the difficult course and break the Course Record set in 2018, a time of 15:29!  Female Course Record was set this year 2022!  A time of 17:54!  It's a great race for spectators as you can see the runners from many locations and cheer them on as they finish the race - creating an awesome atmosphere!

 

Finishing in the Top 10 at the Tom Short 5K is a huge accomplishment and if you do, you will receive an additional Tom Short Race Shirt with your place on it!

Race Results

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Stay up to date on everything going on with the Tom Short 5k & Training Team throughout the year!

Tom Short 5k & Training Team

The 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!

Dacey Trail Website

2022 Tom Short Race Highlight Video

Donate to the Trail

The proceeds from the Tom Short 5K Race go to help the maintenance of the General Dacey Trail.
If you would like to help fund this community wide project click the button below!

Donate

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