Strawberry Shortcake 5K
- Date
- June 14, 2026
- Location
- Switchyard Park, Bloomington, IN
- Distance
- Strawberry Shortcake 5K Run · Strawberry Shortcake 5K Walk · Strawberry Shortcake VIRTUAL 5K
From the Organizer
***Early packet pick up will be held at Binford Elementary June 13th from 3-5pm. Day-of registration and packet pick up will be from 8-9am at Switchyard Park***
T-shirts are only guaranteed for participants that register before June 1st. After that date, shirts will be distributed based on availability of extra sizes. Strawberry shortcake pre-orders will only be guaranteed for participants that register before June 1st, limited quantities will be available for purchase on race-day.
The Third Annual Strawberry Shortcake 5K will be a sweet closing to the Strawberry Shortcake Festival. Join us on Sunday, June 14th 2026, at 9am in Switchyard Park. This race is sponsored by the Auxiliary to the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington and supports our local Clubs! The course will take you on a tour of Switchyard Park. Starting at the Pavilion, and heading south toward Country Club Road, you will pass the playground and dog parks. Turning around at Country Club Road, you will traverse the park until you get to Hopscotch Coffee. Don't stop there! Turn once more and finish back at the Pavilion to celebrate your completion. Get outside, have fun, and help us support the kids of Bloomington!
We are so proud to be part The Magnificent 7 Race Series for the second year in a row! The Mag 7 Race Series consists of 21 races located within a 7-county area in south-central Indiana. Individuals who complete at least 7 of these races during a given year are automatically eligible for Series awards. Check it out at mag7raceseries.com for more information.
Be sure to come to Switchyard Park on June 11th for the annual Strawberry Shortcake Festival and treat yourself to a delicious serving of strawberry shortcake. The pound cake is made by our auxiliary members and served with Strawberries, Whipped Topping, and Bruster's Vanilla Ice Cream. If you miss us on the 11th, or if you just need an extra serving of this once-a-year treat, for the first time we are offering Strawberry Shortcake pre-orders on race day! Our race participants asked for it, and we listened! After the race, treat yourself to a serving of our delicious Strawberry Shortcake. We will have limited quantities so you MUST PRE-ORDER AT REGISTRATION.
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
82°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bloomington Indiana Univ.
Host City
About Bloomington, IN
Population
78,791
as of 2023
Elevation
810 ft
Nearest Airport
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 40 mi
Time Zone
Eastern 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Strawberry Shortcake 5K?
- Strawberry Shortcake 5K is a running race held in Bloomington, Indiana on June 14, 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 Strawberry Shortcake 5K?
- Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Bloomington, Indiana at Switchyard Park, Bloomington, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Strawberry Shortcake 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Strawberry Shortcake 5K
Jun 14, 2026