Mattoon to hold 37th annual Run for the Bagel 5/10K

MATTOON, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) — In conjunction with the Mattoon Bagelfest, the 37th annual Run for the Bagel event date has been announced.

According to a release from the Mattoon Area Family YMCA , the 2024 Run for the Bagel 5K or 10K will start at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 20. The routes will start at KC Summers Toyota and travel throughout Mattoon.

Those who register by July 4 are guaranteed a race shirt, and this year’s theme is “Bagelfest Academy.”

“Over the years we have perfected the race route so that our participants can enjoy some shady and flat roads as they run through town,” Race Director Sarah Dowell said. “Our community loves to come out and cheer on the runners and walkers, which makes it even more fun.”

To register for the 2024 Run for the Bagel 5/10K visit the online race registration page , or for more information, check out the Mattoon Area Family YMCA website.

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