Strawberry Shortcake 5K
The Strawberry Shortcake 5K will kick off the annual Strawberry Shortcake Festival. Join us on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 9am in Switchyard Park. This sweet race is sponsored by the Auxiliary to the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington and supports our local Clubs!
Events:
- Strawberry Shortcake 5K Run: $30, 9:00AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT
- Strawberry Shortcake 5K Walk: $30, 9:00AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT
- Strawberry Shortcake VIRTUAL 5K: $30
Location: Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN 47404 US
Early packet pick up: Binford Elementary, June 13th from 3-5pm.
Day-of registration and packet pick up: 8-9am at Switchyard Park
T shirts are only guaranteed for participants that register before May 26th. After that date, shirts will be distributed based on availability of extra sizes. For the first time this year, we are featuring a costume contest! Participants of all ages will be judged on their costume! Winner will receive a gift basket from PopKorn - Kernals with a Twist!
The course will take you on a tour of Switchyard Park. Starting at the Pavilion, and heading south toward Country Club Road, you will pass the playground and dog parks. Turning around at Country Club Road, you will traverse the park until you get to Hopscotch Coffee. Don't stop there! Turn once more and finish back at the Pavilion to celebrate your completion.
This year, we are so proud to be joining The Magnificent 7 Race Series! Check them out at mag7raceseries.com for more information.
Be sure to return to Switchyard Park on June 12th for the annual Strawberry Shortcake Festival and treat yourself to a delicious serving of strawberry shortcake.
