2026 Meatballs on the Run 5K

🏃‍♂️🍝 Introducing the INAUGURAL 2026 Meatballs on the Run 5K! 🍝🏃‍♀️ Proudly sponsored by the Gillespie Cross Country Boosters For the first time ever during the 72nd Annual Benld Italian-American Days, we’re adding a little cardio before the carbs! Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026Start Time: 9:00 AMLocation: Benld City Park Join us for the inaugural Meatballs on the Run 5K, whether you’re a competitive runner, casual jogger, or firmly in the “I’m walking and that’s final” category — everyone is welcome! Why run? It’s simple: 👉 Get your workout in.👉 Feel accomplished.👉 Then reward yourself with a plate of FREE festival spaghetti later that morning. We call that elite-level carb strategy. 💪🍝 Registration Fee: $35Includes: Official event t-shirt (proof you earned your noodles!) 👕 Be part of year one of what might just become Benld’s newest tradition. Come for the run, stay for the sauce, and celebrate 72 years of community and culture!