Illinois · 5K · 1 Miles
Tom Short 5K
Tom Short 5K is a 5K and 1 Miles event held in Shelbyville, Illinois. It was last held on August 1, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Shelbyville, IL
Race details
- Last held
- August 1, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Shelbyville, Illinois
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Miles
- Official website
- runsignup.com
About the Tom Short 5K
The Tom Short 5k course is run on the beautiful General Dacey Trail, in Shelbyville, Illinois's Forest Park. This race is very unique, challenging and competitive ! Some of the areas elite athletes from colleges and high schools come to take on the difficult course and break the course record set in 2018, a time of 15:29 ! It's a great race for spectators as you can see the runners from many locations and cheer them on as they finish the race - creating an awesome atmosphere! Finishing in the T…
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Tom Short 5K: common questions
- When is the Tom Short 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Tom Short 5K held?
- In Shelbyville, Illinois.
- What distances does the Tom Short 5K offer?
- 5K and 1 Miles.
- How do I register for the Tom Short 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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