Cupcake 5K
About this race
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 makes it possible.
Join us for a high-spirited event that’s packed with fun and makes a real impact, all while raising funds and awareness for the Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation Association. Let’s run, celebrate, and make a difference together!
Get ready for an unforgettable day of energy, community, and sweet celebration!
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Cupcake 5K
Participants who register for the Cupcake 5K by October 23rd are guaranteed to receive their selected shirt size. All participants will also receive a race finisher medal and, of course, a cupcake!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Champaign, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:22 AM and sets at 4:50 PM local time (CST) in Champaign on November 1, 2026 — 10h 28m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Champaign
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- Champaign 5K Races 5 races
- Champaign Running Calendar 2026 7 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 9 Champaign events
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