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.
Get ready for an unforgettable day of energy, community, and sweet celebration!
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!
Nov 01, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$40.00
Nov 01, 2026
Distance — 100 Meter Dash
Type — Running
10:00
$15.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Champaign.
Learn more about the host city, Champaign.
Champaign is a city in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. The population was 88,302 at the 2020 census. It is the tenth-most populous municipality in Illinois and the fourth most populous city in the state outside the Chicago metropolitan area. It is a principal city of the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, which had 236,000 residents in 2020.
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