Lace Up for a Cause: For A Better Tomorrow (FBT) 5K & 2K
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Lace Up for a Cause: For A Better Tomorrow (FBT) 5K & 2K

Bloomington, Illinois, United States View on map
May 08, 2027 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

Lace Up for a Cause: For A Better Tomorrow 5K & 2K
Run. Walk. Explore. Make an Impact.

Join us for the For A Better Tomorrow 5K Run & 2K Walk—a fun and inspiring community event where every step supports youth in our community.

This year, we’re proud to partner with Project OZ, whose mission is to help young people build a foundation of safety, opportunity, and well-being—especially for youth experiencing homelessness.

Whether you're chasing a new personal best, walking with friends and family, or simply enjoying a beautiful day outdoors, this event welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels.

But this year, there’s even more to discover…

🚀 Introducing STEAM Quest
Along the course and around the event area, participants can explore STEAM Quest—an interactive experience featuring quick challenges and activities inspired by Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.

Perfect for kids, families, and curious minds of all ages, STEAM Quest adds an element of discovery and learning to race day.

 Event Highlights
🏃 5K Run – Perfect for runners chasing a time or enjoying the course
🚶 2K Walk – A relaxed option for families and community supporters
🧠 STEAM Quest Activities – Fun, hands-on challenges for all ages
👟 Open to Everyone – All ages and fitness levels welcome
🎉 Community Celebration – Fitness, learning, and philanthropy in one event

Why Participate?
Every registration supports For A Better Tomorrow’s programs and helps fund critical services through Project OZ, including emergency shelter and support for youth facing homelessness.

When you run or walk with us, you're not just participating in an event—you’re helping provide stability, opportunity, and hope to young people who need it most.

Bring Your Crew
Invite your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors to join you.
The more people who participate, the greater the impact we can make together.

Sign up. Show up. Step up—for our youth and our community.

Pick your distance

Running

5K Run

May 08, 2027 5K 3:00 PM
$15.00
Open

2K Run/Walk

May 08, 2027 2K 3:00 PM
$10.00
Open

STEAM Quest - 5K

May 08, 2027 5K 3:00 PM
$15.00
Open

STEAM Quest - 2K Run/Walk

May 08, 2027 2K 3:00 PM
$10.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 6 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Bloomington.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 9.0° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 20.1°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 5.8° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 20.1°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
22.7
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
3.0mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
68.0%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

No course map published yet.

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  • 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, 14 Bloomington events

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