Lace Up for a Cause: For A Better Tomorrow (FBT) 5K & 2K
- Date
- May 8, 2027
- Distance
- 5K Run · 2K Run/Walk · STEAM Quest - 5K & more
From the Organizer
Lace Up for a Cause: For A Better Tomorrow 5K & 2K
Run. Walk. Explore. Make an Impact.
Join us for the For A Better Tomorrow 5K Run & 2K Walk—a fun and inspiring community event where every step supports youth in our community.
This year, we’re proud to partner with Project OZ, whose mission is to help young people build a foundation of safety, opportunity, and well-being—especially for youth experiencing homelessness.
Whether you're chasing a new personal best, walking with friends and family, or simply enjoying a beautiful day outdoors, this event welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels.
But this year, there’s even more to discover…
🚀 Introducing STEAM Quest
Along the course and around the event area, participants can explore STEAM Quest—an interactive experience featuring quick challenges and activities inspired by Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.
Perfect for kids, families, and curious minds of all ages, STEAM Quest adds an element of discovery and learning to race day.
Event Highlights
🏃 5K Run – Perfect for runners chasing a time or enjoying the course
🚶 2K Walk – A relaxed option for families and community supporters
🧠 STEAM Quest Activities – Fun, hands-on challenges for all ages
👟 Open to Everyone – All ages and fitness levels welcome
🎉 Community Celebration – Fitness, learning, and philanthropy in one event
Why Participate?
Every registration supports For A Better Tomorrow’s programs and helps fund critical services through Project OZ, including emergency shelter and support for youth facing homelessness.
When you run or walk with us, you're not just participating in an event—you’re helping provide stability, opportunity, and hope to young people who need it most.
Bring Your Crew
Invite your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors to join you.
The more people who participate, the greater the impact we can make together.
Sign up. Show up. Step up—for our youth and our community.
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
71°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Normal 4ne, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bloomington, IL
Population
78,703
as of 2023
Elevation
842 ft
Nearest Airport
BMI
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · 2 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway 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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Lace Up for a Cause: For A Better Tomorrow (FBT) 5K & 2K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Lace Up for a Cause: For A Better Tomorrow (FBT) 5K & 2K
- Date
- May 8, 2027
Coming Up
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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.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Lace Up for a Cause: For A Better Tomorrow (FBT) 5K & 2K?
- Lace Up for a Cause: For A Better Tomorrow (FBT) 5K & 2K is a running race held in Bloomington, Illinois on May 8, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Lace Up for a Cause: For A Better Tomorrow (FBT) 5K & 2K?
- Saturday, May 8, 2027 in Bloomington, Illinois at Tipton Trail Parking, Bloomington, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Lace Up for a Cause: For A Better Tomorrow (FBT) 5K & 2K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Lace Up for a Cause: For A Better Tomorrow (FBT) 5K & 2K
May 8, 2027