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

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

Sat, May 8, 2027
In 177 days
Bloomington, IL
Tipton Trail Parking

On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years

2026

47–63°F

dry

2025

49–72°F

dry

2024

52–79°F

dry

2023

56–74°F

dry

2022

46–69°F

dry

2021

36–59°F

rain

2020

37–53°F

dry

2019

51–79°F

rain

2018

50–77°F

dry

2017

41–69°F

dry

Best months to race in Illinois →

Countdown and forecast for this race in the appGet app ›
QR code for the Find The Run iPhone app
Take this race with you
Scan to get the iPhone app: countdown, forecast and your saved races.

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.

Course map

Your race? Show it first to runners in your state, $1 a day →

Suggested Races

New Year's Day Fun Run & Walk logo

New Year's Day Fun Run & Walk

Bloomington, IL

Friday, January 1st, 2027

View details for race New Year's Day Fun Run & Walk
City of Bloomington Turkey Trot logo

City of Bloomington Turkey Trot

Bloomington, IL

Thursday, November 26th, 2026

5K
View details for race City of Bloomington Turkey Trot
Ugliest Sweater Run logo

Ugliest Sweater Run

Bloomington, IL

Saturday, December 12th, 2026

View details for race Ugliest Sweater Run
Miller Park Zoo Stampede logo

Miller Park Zoo Stampede

Bloomington, IL

Saturday, March 6th, 2027

5K
View details for race Miller Park Zoo Stampede
Downs Freedom Run logo

Downs Freedom Run

Downs, IL

Saturday, June 19th, 2027

5K
1 Mile
View details for race Downs Freedom Run
Run With Reagan - Run Down This Wall! logo

Run With Reagan - Run Down This Wall!

Eureka, IL

Saturday, November 6th, 2027

5K
View details for race Run With Reagan - Run Down This Wall!
Nehemiah 5K Run/Walk logo

Nehemiah 5K Run/Walk

Heyworth, IL

Saturday, September 18th, 2027

5K
View details for race Nehemiah 5K Run/Walk
Chilly Chili 4.37 mile run at Green Gables logo

Chilly Chili 4.37 mile run at Green Gables

Hudson, IL

Saturday, January 16th, 2027

View details for race Chilly Chili 4.37 mile run at Green Gables
Da Deer Run Run logo

Da Deer Run Run

Hudson, IL

Saturday, December 5th, 2026

Trail
View details for race Da Deer Run Run
Saturday Before Christmas Run logo

Saturday Before Christmas Run

Hudson, IL

Saturday, December 19th, 2026

View details for race Saturday Before Christmas Run
Mackinaw Valley Wine Run 5k logo

Mackinaw Valley Wine Run 5k

Mackinaw, IL

Sunday, June 13th, 2027

5K
View details for race Mackinaw Valley Wine Run 5k
Get Your 6.6 on Route 66! logo

Get Your 6.6 on Route 66!

McLean, IL

Saturday, August 28th, 2027

1 Mile
Trail
View details for race Get Your 6.6 on Route 66!
Frozen Fairway 5K logo

Frozen Fairway 5K

Normal, IL

Saturday, January 9th, 2027

5K
View details for race Frozen Fairway 5K
Just a Normal 5K logo

Just a Normal 5K

Normal, IL

Saturday, November 14th, 2026

5K
View details for race Just a Normal 5K
Unit 5K logo

Unit 5K

Normal, IL

Sunday, May 2nd, 2027

5K
1 Mile
View details for race Unit 5K

Organize this race?

Claim it free to manage your listing. Want it first in every search? Boost it for $1 a day.

Find The Run Newsletter