Events
Five and Under 1 Mile Run Walk
Place
Sandwich, Illinois 60548
Note: Pratt Road entrance will be closed due to our race route.
Description
Following a sold out second event, the Sandwich Fair Association is thrilled to announce the Third Annual Shake Up Shuffle, happening on Labor Day, September 7, 2026.
Designed with the entire family in mind, the Shake Up Shuffle will once again host two race distances, with special child pricing available on both routes.
Both routes begin on our infield track, wind through our iconic grounds, and finish back on the infield for a post race celebration, where the fun continues with music, games, and appearances from local businesses.
Following the race, registered participants receive top finisher awards, complimentary refreshments, and an ICE COLD Lemonade Shake Up from McKinney's Concessions.
All participants also receive a Shake Up Shuffle shirt, a timed race bib with finishers results, and a collectable Shake Up Shuffle finishers medal with registration.
Finally, participants registered for our full race route will additionally receive a FIVE DAY SANDWICH FAIR SEASON PASS.
And the fun doesn’t stop there.
The first two hundred registered participants, ages six and older, will once again receive our crowd favorite Shake Up Shuffle Swag Bag.
PLUS, runners who register for the full route will receive discounted pricing through May 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
Whether you run it, walk it, shake it, or shuffle it, we just can't wait to see you there.
REGISTRATION OPENS on May 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST.
To guarantee your Shake Up Shuffle Shirt, please register prior to August 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST.
Proceeds support the Shake Up Shuffle Grant Fund, providing funds to eligible DeKalb County nonprofit organizations through the DeKalb County Community Foundation.
For updates, sponsor highlights, and event news, follow us on Facebook at “The Sandwich Fair Shake Up Shuffle”.
See you soon 🍋👟
Event Schedule and Details
Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup will be offered on Saturday, September 5, 2026 AND on race morning, Monday, September 7, 2026.
Pre Race (Saturday, September 5, 2026)
1:00 - 4:00 PM
The Sandwich Moose Lodge
1002 East Church Street, Sandwich, IL 60548
Race Day (Monday, September 7, 2026)
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
1401 Suydam Road, Sandwich, IL 60548
Parking and Arrival
Important: All participants must enter through the Suydam Road entrance only. The Pratt Road entrance will be closed during the event as it is part of the race course.
Please follow directional signage upon arrival.
Bag Check
Available on race morning next to Packet Pickup.
Race Day Timeline
7:30 AM Packet Pickup Begins
8:45 AM 5K Lineup Begins
8:55 AM National Anthem
9:00 AM 5K Start Time
9:02 AM 1M Lineup Begins
9:10 AM 1 Mile Start Time
9:15 AM Post Race Celebration
2026 Participant Swag
Following the race, participants can enjoy:
- Top Finisher Awards
- Post Race Water and Snacks
- Ice Cold Lemonade Shake Up
All registered participants will receive:
- Shake Up Shuffle Shirt
- Timed Race Bib
- Shake Up Shuffle Finishers Medal
Participants registered for the fill route will also receive:
- Five Day Sandwich Fair Season Pass
The first two hundred registered participants (ages six and older) will receive our crowd favorite Shake Up Shuffle Swag Bag.
To guarantee your Shake Up Shuffle shirt, please register prior to July 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST.
Preview photo coming soon.
2026 Add On Swag
Information coming soon.
Event Sponsors and Partners
We are eager to partner with the support of many business, and would like to extend an extra special thank you to those who have helped to make the Shake Up Shuffle possible.
To learn more about our sponsors and partners, please click on the icons below
138th Sandwich Fair
Join us for the 2026 Sandwich Fair, occurring Wednesday, September 9, 2026 through Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Over three hundred food and product vendors, carnival rides, grandstand events, craft demonstrations, AG land, AG land stage, exhibitors, roaming acts, AND MORE.
Daily Grandstand events as follows:
Wednesday: Harness Racing and Illinois State RC Car and Truck Racing Championships
Thursday: NTPA Truck Pulls
Friday: Infield Concert
Saturday: NTPA Tractor Pulls
Sunday: Antique Car Show and Demolition Derby
Race Contact Info
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Directions
1401 Suydam Road
Sandwich, Illinois 60548
Note: Pratt Road entrance will be closed due to our race route.
