Cupcake 5K
Cupcake 5K is a running race on November 1, 2026 in Champaign, IL, with entry fees from $20 to $40.
- Date
- November 1, 2026 (101 days to go)
- Location
- 3310 Fields S Dr, Champaign, IL
- Price
- $20–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
59°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Champaign Willard Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Champaign, IL
Population
88,822
as of 2023
City Elevation
761 ft
Nearest Airport
CMI
University of Illinois Willard Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 109 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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Running
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Make it a Racecation
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Cupcake 5K
Nov 1, 2026