Bulldog Challenge 2026 — Effingham, IL

Date
August 8, 2026
Location
Effingham, IL
Venue
304 E Roadway Ave
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $35.00
Events
5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, 2 Mile Fun Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
Bulldog Challenge - Run For Those Gone But Never Forgotten 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, & 2 Mile Fun Walk Saturday, August 9th, 2025 - 8:00 a.m. at St. Anthony High School $30 - Early Registration for 5K, 10K, & 2mi Fun Walk by July 21st (Includes New T-Shirt) $35 - Day of Race Registration (closes at 7:30 am) (T-Shirt Not Included) $100 Prize to overall Male and Female winners Registration form also available at www.stanthony.com | Race proceeds will be donated to the St. Anthony athletics Packet Pick-Up Available Friday 3:00pm - 5:00pm & Saturday 6:00am – 7:30am

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