5KRegistration open
Cupcake 5K
Champaign, Illinois450 spots
- Entry from
- $25
- Days to go
- 26
At a glance
- Date
- Nov 1, 2026
- Location
- Champaign, Illinois
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- Registration open until Nov 1, 2026, via runsignup.com
- Official site
- runsignup.com
- Listed from
- RunSignUp
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026
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Build my planAbout this race
The Champaign‑Urbana Special Recreation Cupcake 5K is more than a race — it’s a celebration of inclusion, ability, and community. This timed, accessible event finishes with a well-earned cupcake and supports the CUSR Scholarship Fund.
These scholarships ensure that individuals with disabilities in OUR community CAN participate in life-enriching recreation programs regardless of financial barriers. We are proud of the impact this program creates, and we invite YOU to be part of the momentum that makes it possible.
Join us for a high-spirited event that’s packed with fun and makes a real impact, all while raising funds and awareness for the Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation Association. Let’s run, celebrate, and make a difference together!
Get ready for an unforgettable day of energy, community, and sweet celebration!
Key dates
Registration opens
Apr 1, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Sep 1, 2026
Registration closes
Nov 1, 2026
Race day
Nov 1, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Nov 1, 2026
Pricing
Cupcake 5K
Tier 2, until Nov 1, 2026
$45
100 Meter Dash
Tier 2, until Nov 1, 2026
$25
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