Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Get ready for a frightfully fun Zombie Run Fundraiser! Participants will race through a zombie-filled course, dodging the undead while raising money for Cumberland Post Prom. Whether you’re a runner, walker, or just looking for some spooky fun, come join us on the Toledo Square at 7:00 pm on October 30th for thrills, laughs, and a little friendly chaos!

Join us for THANKSGIVING AT THE Y! Bring your family, invite your friends, and make this event the kickoff to all of the Thanksgiving traditions. This is a non-competitive road run. No results will be recorded for this event. 3 mile route through Toledo! Register before Oct. 30 to guarantee a long-sleeved technical race shirt – Registrations received after Oct. 31 will receive shirts on a first come, first serve basis, while supplies last. Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026 Registration Fee: $25 in advance/$30 on race day Race Start time: 6 a.m. Packet Pick-Up: Neal Center YMCA -Wednesday, November 25 from 5 a.m.-8 p.m. -Thursday, November 26 from 5:00-5:45 a.m. Turkey Trot & TONE - after the race, head inside the Neal Center YMCA for our FREE Early Bird event, featuring energizing group fitness classes! It’s a chance to stretch, move, and connect before heading home to your holiday meal. 6AM to 6:45AM Shapes with Morgan in MPR8AM to 8:45AM Cycling Bootcamp with Kendra in South Studio All race proceeds benefit the YMCA’s Membership for All program, which provides financial assistance to those in our community so that nobody is turned away due to an inability to pay. Registrations are non-transferable and non-refundable. For more information, call the Y at 217-235-2500.

Row, Bike, Run! Stay dry while you complete a Tri at the Neal Center YMCA! The Dry Tri is the perfect competition for first-time triathletes or experienced triathletes who are training for Tri Season. This event allows participants to complete a triathlon without ever jumping in a pool! Participants will complete: 10-minute row on Concept II Rower 20-minute bike on Keiser M3i Stationary Bike 15-minute walk/run on Life Fitness Treadmill Waves will start every 25 minutes beginning at 10 a.m. There will be a five minute transition time between each leg. You will receive your assigned wave start time by email prior to race day. There is no race day registration. Sign-ups close at noon on February 19, 2026. The deadline to guarantee a shirt is February 8, 2027. Event Date: February 27, 2027 Event Time: 10 a.m. Cost: $30/person For more information contact Lisa Jones at ljones@nealcenterymca.org.