Butler's Best Buddies Eggstravaganza (5K, 1-Mile, and Easter Egg Hunt)

RACE DAY ACTIVITIES

Easter Egg Dash

• Race Type: The Easter Egg Dash is a 5K race (3.1 miles) that loops around the Butler Senior and Intermediate High School Campus.
• Awards: Medals will be given to the top 3 male and female overall runners in each age bracket: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-39, 40-59, and 60 and over.
• Overall Winners: The overall top Male and Female runners will be awarded a plaque.
• Start Time: The race will begin approximately at 10:00 AM.

Note: Walkers are permitted to participate in the 5K event, but they must finish within the 60-minute timeframe.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW - 5K Race Route Map

CLICK HERE TO VIEW - IMAGES of our 5K Course

Bunny Hop

• Race Type: The Bunny Hop is a 1-Mile course (recommended for fun) that is a single loop on the Senior High School Campus.
• Participation: This course is designed for runners and walkers.
• Start Time: The Bunny Hop will begin approximately at 11:00 AM.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW - 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk Route Map

CLICK HERE TO VIEW Images of our 1-Mile Course

The start and finish for both races will be located on the track in the Art Bernardi Stadium. The 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk will start at the conclusion of the 5K at approximately 11:00 am.

Note: NO STROLLERS WILL BE PERMITTED ON THE STADIUM TRACKS AT BOTH THE IHS AND SHS.

Easter Egg Hunt

• Eligibility: The Easter Egg Hunt for the kids, ages 10 and under, will occur after the Bunny Hop Fun Run/Walk.
• Location: The Easter Egg Hunt will be located at the Art Bernardi Stadium on the Senior High School Campus.
• Categories: There will be 5 separate egg hunts for different age groups.
• Start Time: The Easter Egg Hunts will begin at approximately 12:00 PM.

PRIZES &: PERKS

• Race Shirt: 5K and 1-Mile Participants (ages 11 and older) that register before March 6th, 2026, will be guaranteed a race shirt.
• Activities: Fun family-friendly activities.
• Refreshments: Free refreshments and snacks for all participants in the 5K and 1-Mile Race.
• Awards Ceremony: Awards Ceremony for Easter Egg Dash Participants.
• Grand Prizes: Multiple grand prizes in the Easter Egg Hunt.
• Raffle Prizes: Multiple Raffle Basket Prizes.
• Pictures: Free pictures with the Easter Bunny.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Online Registration

Online registration will be accepted up until 4:00 PM on March 27th.

Race Day Registration WILL BE AVAILABLE

Note: RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE CASH ONLY, EXACT CHANGE IS APPRECIATED.

Race Day Registration will be available on April 12th at the Art Bernardi Stadium at the Butler Senior High School. The Easter Egg Dash (5K) race day registration will be open from 8:45 am – 9:45 am. The Bunny Hop (1 Mile Fun Run/Walk) will be open from 8:45 am – 10:45 am. The Best Buddies Easter Egg Hunt registration will be open from 8:45 am – 11:50 am.

PRE-REGISTRATION CHECK-IN AND PACKET PICK-UP

Pre-Registration Check-In and Packet Pick-up will only be provided on race day from 8:45 am until 10:50 am at the Art Bernardi Stadium (next to the Butler Senior High School).

TIMING

Electronic chip timing will be provided by “Miles of Smiles” timing services. Results will be posted on Miles of Smiles Timing Services Homepage and under the results tab found on our site.

PARKING

The Intermediate High School parking lot and the lower Senior High School parking lot will be available for parking. There will be no parking on Campus Lane, as this is part of the course.

ABOUT THIS EVENT

This event is being held by the Butler Senior High School's Best Buddies chapter. Best Buddies is an international organization that promotes inclusion among people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. Best Buddies pairs students in one-to-one friendships and creates opportunities for students to interact and include one another in a variety of activities throughout the year. The Best Buddies organization creates multiple learning opportunities and provides job placement programs for our students. By participating in these events, you are helping to fund the Best Buddies program at the Butler Senior High School. Our chapter currently has 150 members and 33 pairs of students in one-to-one friendships. We hope to see our chapter continue to grow and to make our school more inclusive.

For more information, visit the race page at Butler's Best Buddies Easter Eggstravaganza.