Illinois · 5K
Cupcake 5K
Cupcake 5K is a 5K event held in Champaign, Illinois. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, November 1, 2026. About 450 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 1, 2026
- Location
- Champaign, IL
- Field size
- ~450 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Location
- Champaign, Illinois
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 450 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM CST
About the Cupcake 5K
The Champaign‑Urbana Special Recreation Cupcake 5K is more than a race — it’s a celebration of inclusion, ability, and community. This timed, accessible event finishes with a well-earned cupcake and supports the CUSR Scholarship Fund. These scholarships ensure that individuals with disabilities in OUR community CAN participate in life-enriching recreation programs regardless of financial barriers. We are proud of the impact this program creates, and we invite YOU to be part of the momentum that…
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Cupcake 5K: common questions
- When is the Cupcake 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, November 1, 2026.
- Where is the Cupcake 5K held?
- In Champaign, Illinois.
- What distances does the Cupcake 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Cupcake 5K?
- About 450 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Cupcake 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Cupcake 5K?
- Yes — registration is open. $45 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Cupcake 5K start?
- 9:00 AM CST.
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