Butler's Best Buddies "Hop into Spring" Eggstravaganza (5K, 1-Mile, and Egg Hunt)
About this race
For 8 years, the Best Buddies Eggstravaganza has brought our community together for racing, egg hunting, friendship, and fun! This year, we’re hopping a little farther into spring!
It’s the same Eggstravaganza you know and love (our 5K, 1-mile event, and egg hunt are all still here) just with a later spring date and, hopefully, a little more sunshine!
So grab your buddies and get ready to Hop Into Spring with Best Buddies! 🐰
RACE DAY ACTIVITIES
🌼 Spring Fling 5K
The Spring Fling 5K (3.1 miles) is race that loops around the Butler Senior and Intermediate High School Campus. Medals will be given to the top 3 male and female overall runners in each age bracket: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-39, 40-59, and 60 and over. The overall top Male and Female runners will be awarded a plaque. The race will begin approximately at 10:00 AM. The award ceremony for the 5K will be held at the conclusion of the 5K race on the Stadium Field.
Note: Walkers are permitted to participate in the 5K event, but they must finish within the 60-minute timeframe.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW - 5K Race Route Map
CLICK HERE TO VIEW - IMAGES of our 5K Course
🐰 Hop, Skip, & Stroll 1-Mile
The 1-Mile course (recommended for fun) that is a single loop on the Senior High School Campus. This course is designed for runners and walkers. The 1-Mile will begin approximately at 11:00 AM.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW - 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk Route Map
CLICK HERE TO VIEW Images of our 1-Mile Course
The start and finish for both races will be located on the track in the Art Bernard Stadium. The 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk will start at the conclusion of the 5K at approximately 11:00 am.
**NO STROLLERS WILL BE PERMITTED ON THE STADIUM TRACKS AT BOTH THE IHS AND SHS.**
🥚 Egg-cellent Spring Hunt
The Egg Hunt for the kids, ages 10 and under, will occur after the 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk. The Egg Hunt will be located at the the Art Bernardi Stadium on the Senior High School Campus. There will be 5 separate egg hunts (2 years and under, 3-4 year olds, 5-6 year olds, 7-8 year olds, and 9-10 year olds). Kids will be able to search for eggs. Some eggs will contain candy while others will be awards for surprise grand prizes, so come ready for some fun! The Egg Hunts will begin at approximately 12:00 PM.
PRIZES & PERKS
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5K and 1-Mile Participants (ages 11 and older) that register before March 20th, will be guaranteed a race shirt; for late and race day registrants, race shirts may be available, but only while supplies last. (Please see details & information about our 10 & Under giveaway option located in our Event Info Section and Frequently Asked Questions Section)
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Fun family-friendly activities
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Free refreshments and snacks for all participants in the 5K and 1-Mile Race
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Awards Ceremony for 5K Participants
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Multiple grand prizes in the Egg Hunt
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Additional prizes to give out to some lucky runners/walkers in their race bags
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Multiple Raffle Basket Prizes
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Free pictures with the "Hop into Spring" Bunny
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Online Registration
Online registration will be accepted up until 4:00 PM on April 8th.
Race Day Registration WILL BE AVAILABLE
*RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE CASH ONLY, EXACT CHANGE IS APPRECIATED*
Race Day Registration will be available on April 10th at the Art Bernardi Stadium at the Butler Senior High School. The 5K race day registration will be open from 8:45 am – 9:45 am. The 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk will be open from 8:45 am – 10:45 am. The Best Buddies Egg Hunt registration will be open from 8:45 am – 11:50 am.
PRE-REGISTRATION CHECK-IN AND PACKET PICK-UP
Pre-Registration Check-In and Packet Pick-up will only be provided on race day from 8:45 am until 10:50 am at the Art Bernardi Stadium (next to the Butler Senior High School).
TIMING
Electronic chip timing will be provided by “Miles of Smiles” timing services. Results will be posted on Miles of Smiles Timing Services Homepage and under the results tab found on our site.
PARKING
The Intermediate High School parking lot and the lower Senior High School parking lot will be available for parking. There will be no parking on Campus Lane, as this is part of the course.
ABOUT THIS EVENT
This event is being held by the Butler Senior High School's Best Buddies chapter. Best Buddies is an international organization that promotes inclusion among people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. Best Buddies pairs students in one-to-one friendships and creates opportunities for students to interact and include one another in a variety of activities throughout the year. The Best Buddies organization creates multiple learning opportunities and provides job placement programs for our students. By participating in these events, you are helping to fund the Best Buddies program at the Butler Senior High School. Our chapter currently has 150 members and 33 pairs of students in one-to-one friendships. We hope to see our chapter continue to grow and to make our school more inclusive.
Pick your distance
Running
🌼 Spring Fling 5K
Children ages 4-10 that register for the 5K will not receive a race shirt, but will be able to participate in the Egg Hunt for FREE. A $5 discount will be provided at checkout if they register for both events. Children ages 3 and under can participate in the 5K for free but will need to register for the Egg Hunt and pay the $5 fee. Early 5K and 1-Mile registrants are guaranteed a Race Shirt; for late and race day registrants, race shirts may be available, but only while supplies last. RACE DAY REGISTRATION INFORMATION Race day registration will be available. Registration for race day will be open from 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM. Race Day Registration Rates (CASH ONLY): $27 per participant $15 for children ages 4-10 $22 for seniors 65 and older Free for children ages 3 and under
🐰 Hop, Skip, & Stroll 1-Mile (Fun Run/Walk)
Children ages 4-10 that register for the 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk will not receive a race shirt, but will be able to participate in the Egg Hunt for FREE. A $5 discount will be provided at checkout if they register for both events. Children ages 3 and under can participate in the 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk for free but will need to register for the Egg Hunt and pay the $5 fee. Early 5K and 1-Mile registrants are guaranteed a Race Shirt; for late and race day registrants, race shirts may be available, but only while supplies last. RACE DAY REGISTRATION INFORMATION Race day registration will be available. Registration for race day will be open from 8:45 AM - 10:45 AM. Race Day Registration Rates (CASH ONLY): $18 per participant $10 for children ages 4-10 $15 for seniors 65 and older Free for children ages 3 and under
🥚 Egg-cellent Spring Hunt (10 & Under)
This event is ONLY offered for children ages 10 and under on the day of the event. ALL CHILDREN MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE EGG HUNT TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT. Race shirts are not included with the Egg Hunt registration. The Egg Hunt is free for those children who have paid and registered for the 1-Mile and/or the 5K. If children aged 3 and under register for either the 1-Mile and/or the 5K, they will not be charged for the event but will be charged the $5 for the Egg Hunt. A discount will be provided at checkout. RACE DAY REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration will be available on the day of the event. Registration for the day of the event will be open from 8:45 AM - 11:50 AM. Day of Event Registration Rate (CASH ONLY): $5 per child
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Butler, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:48 AM and sets at 7:53 PM local time (EDT) in Butler on April 10, 2027 — 13h 05m of daylight.
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