Judy's Pancakes 5K & Fun Run Family Day

Judy's Pancakes 5K & Fun Run Family Day takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 8:00 AM CDT at 2323 Windish Drive in Galesburg, Illinois. This event features a 5K run/walk, 1 Mile Fun Run, virtual 5K option, bags tournament, food trucks, craft and vendor fair, kids activities — and Judy herself will be present with Judy swag.

Event Logistics & Participant Information:

• Packet Pickup (Friday, June 12): 2:00-6:00 PM at Bridgeway Galesburg office (2323 Windish Dr.). You may pick up packets for friends and family.
• Packet Pickup (Race Day, June 13): 7:00-8:00 AM at Bridgeway Galesburg office.
• Post-Race Activities: Begin at 9:00 AM.
• 5K Awards: 10:00 AM.
• Weather Policy: Event takes place rain or shine.
• Food/Hygiene Closet Donations: Accepted at packet pickup Friday and all day Saturday. Items needed: toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, combs/brushes, lotion, mouthwash, new towels/washcloths, non-perishable food items, and snacks.
• First 100 5K finishers receive one of Judy's famous pancakes.
• Timing & Scoring: ShaZam Racing.
• Contact: Alyssa Hart at phone 309-344-4231. Website available.
• Volunteer Opportunities: Available for the event.
• Sponsorship Opportunities: Available. Craft and vendor registration info available.

Swag, Awards & Community Impact:

• 5K Awards: Top 1 male and top 1 female (gun time). No double dipping allowed.
• Age Group Awards: Top 3 males and top 3 females in categories: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over (net time).
• Bags Tournament: Go head-to-head in round-robin style — last team standing wins.
• Family Day Activities: Bags tournament, food trucks, activities for kids, craft and vendor fair.
• Judy's Cafe Partnership: "I have the best pancakes!" — Judy will be present with Judy swag.
• Charity Beneficiary: Bridgeway — supporting consumers and staff. Fundraising goal exceeded: $2,523.62 raised of $1,000 goal (100%+).
• Sponsors: Partnership Sponsor - Judy's Cafe. Gold - First Mid Insurance Group, Dave's Auto Body. T-Shirt Sponsor - M3 Insurance. Fun Day Sponsor - Genoa Healthcare, Western Smokehouse Partners, AMP, Yemm Auto Group, PAR A DICE Hotel & Casino, Century 21, CBI Bank & Trust. Family Sponsor - G&M Distributors Inc. Friend Sponsor - Clark And Glasgow Law, Carl Sandburg College, Tompkins State Bank, OSF Healthcare, Itchiban Electric, Hacienda Jalisco. Kids Activity Sponsor - The Packinghouse. And others.

Judy's Pancakes 5K & Fun Run Family Day on June 13, 2026, in Galesburg, Illinois, celebrates with a 5K, 1-mile fun run, bags tournament, food trucks, and kids activities — plus Judy herself, her famous pancakes for the first 100 finishers, and community donations supporting Bridgeway.