Run for the Bagel

About the race

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 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 28th are guaranteed a race shirt. RACE INFO Saturday, July 18, 2026 6:30 a.m. KC Summers Toyota REGISTRATION INFO Registration: $35 Race Day Registration: $40 Virtual Race: $40 Parking is available at YMCA, Train Depot, and in Downtown Mattoon. Awards are presented to: Overall Male/Female finishers Gender/age group- Top 3

Race information supplied by the organizer through RunSignUp.

Events & distances

• 5k

  3.1 Miles

  $38.10 including processing fees

  Saturday, July 17, 2027
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• 10k

  6.2 Miles

  $38.10 including processing fees

  Saturday, July 17, 2027
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• One Mile Fun Run

  1 Miles

  $16.90 including processing fees

  Saturday, July 17, 2027
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• Virtual 5k

  3.1 Miles · Virtual · $40

  Saturday, July 17, 2027
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