Run for the Bagel
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Location
- 221 N 16th St, Mattoon, IL
- Distance
- 5k · 10k · One Mile Fun Run & more
From the Organizer
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
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
86°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mattoon, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mattoon, IL
Population
16,334
as of 2023
Elevation
728 ft
Nearest Airport
DEC
Decatur Airport · 36 mi
Major Hub
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 112 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 Run for the Bagel, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run for the Bagel?
- Run for the Bagel is a running race held in Mattoon, Illinois on July 18, 2026. 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 Run for the Bagel?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Mattoon, Illinois at 221 N 16th St, Mattoon, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run for the Bagel?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run for the Bagel
Jul 18, 2026