
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: 7 & below, 8 to 10, 11 to 13, 14 to 17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 & up
Events
Weather
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
86°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Normal 4ne, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
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Days to train
Coming Up
Fleet Feet Mini Milers
Less than a mile away
Community Cross Country Summer Series Fun Runs
3 miles away
Hill of a Race
Less than a mile away
St. Jude Walk
Less than a mile away
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Run for a Cause: MCTS 5K/2K Run (Sangamam '26)
Jul 25, 2026