Run for a Cause: MCTS 5K/2K Run (Sangamam '26)
Run for a Cause: MCTS 5K/2K Run (Sangamam '26) is a running race on July 25, 2026 in Bloomington, IL, with an entry fee of $10.
- Date
- July 25, 2026 (2 days to go)
- Price
- $10
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Run for a Cause : MCTS 5K/2K Run or Walk
SANGAMAM '26
5K & 2K Run/Walk with water gun fun
The Word "Sangamam" in the Tamil Language means, Confluence or assembly or junction or in simple terms, Join together in one place. Tamil is one of the oldest and most classical languages in the world. The primary purpose of this event is to bring the entire community together and show our Indian community presence and our support by giving back to the community where we live.
As part of this, proceeds from the profit will be donated to local non-profits that have local programs to Overcome Poverty and/or provide food supplies for the needy.
Location : Tipton Park South Shelter, 2401,General Electric Road, Bloomington, IL 61704.
Date : July 25, 2026 Saturday
Time : 7AM to 9AM
Toy Water Guns will be provided to the registered Kids below 15 years. Post-race kids' fun games are also planned.
Tshirt & BIB Pickup:
July 24, 2026 Friday - 6:30pm to 7:30pm in the Tipton park South Shelter at GE Road.
You can collect on race day also.
Awards:
5K Awards:
Top overall male and female.
Age (Male & Female) bracket awards: 7 & below, 8 to 10, 11 to 13, 14 to 17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 & up
2K Awards:
Top overall male and female.
Age (Male & Female) bracket awards: 4 & below, 5 to 7, 8 to 10, 11 to 13, 14 to 17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 & up
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 7/25
High
82°
Low
68°
Conditions
Mostly cloudy
Chance of Rain
14%
Wind
9 mph
Host City
About Bloomington, IL
Population
78,703
as of 2023
City 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.
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- Race
- Run for a Cause: MCTS 5K/2K Run (Sangamam '26)
- Date
- July 25, 2026
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Run for a Cause: MCTS 5K/2K Run (Sangamam '26)
Jul 25, 2026