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

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Distances

5K

10K

1 mile