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

About the Event

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.

Races Offered

2K Run/Walk

May 08, 2027

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Distance — 2K

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15:00

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$10.00

5K Run

May 08, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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15:00

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$15.00

STEAM Quest - 2K Run/Walk

May 08, 2027

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Distance — 2K

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Type — Running

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15:00

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$10.00

STEAM Quest - 5K

May 08, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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15:00

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$15.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Bloomington.

thermostat Temperature

12.3° / 23.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

9.3° / 21.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 7m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

61.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:38

nightlight Sunset

20:05

About Bloomington

Learn more about the host city, Bloomington.

Bloomington is a city in McLean County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. The 2020 census showed the city had a population of 78,680, making it the 13th-most populous city in Illinois and the fifth-most populous outside the Chicago metropolitan area. It is adjacent to the town of Normal, and is the more populous of the two principal municipalities of the Bloomington–Normal metropolitan area, which has a population of roughly 170,000.