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You asked, we brought it back. 

The Sandwich Fair Association is thrilled to announce the second annual Shake Up Shuffle on Labor Day, September 1, 2025. 

The Shake Up Shuffle will again host two race routes to choose from and special child pricing. 

With improvements to our start and finish line areas, each race will start on our infield track, wind through our iconic grounds, and finish back on the infield, where participants will enjoy music, games, business appearances, and additional surprises. 

Following the race, Shake Up Shuffle participants will receive top finisher awards, complimentary refreshments, and an ICE COLD lemonade shake up from McKinney's Concessions.

Participants also receive a Shake Up Shuffle shirt, a timed race bib, and a SPINNING COW FINISHERS MEDAL. Full route participants will furthermore receive A FIVE DAY SANDWICH FAIR SEASON PASS.

But wait, there’s MORE. 

We will AGAIN be handing out Shake Up Shuffle swag bags to the first two hundred registrations, aged six and older. 

PLUS, register for our full route at a discounted rate until May 2, 2025, 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 WILL OPEN on May 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST. 

NEW THIS YEAR

We've worked to extend order dates for shirts and medals, but they must be ordered in advance. To ensure that all participants receive Shake Up Shuffle shirts and finishers medals, LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN 2025. 

TO GUARANTEE YOUR REGISTRATION, please register PRIOR TO July 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST. 

We'll order extras at this time, but once we sell out, registration will be closed. 

PACKET PICKUP  will be offered on Saturday, August 30, 2025 AND on race morning, Monday, September 1, 2025. See below for additional details. 

All proceeds from the 2025 Shake Up Shuffle will benefit the DeKalb County Community Fund. 

To follow along on race day updates, and to hear more about our sponsors and partners, follow along on Facebook at "The Sandwich Fair Shake Up Shuffle".

See you soon 🍋👟

Packet Pickup and Event Schedule

Pre Race Packet Pickup will be offered on Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM at The Sandwich Moose Lodge in Sandwich, Illinois. 

Pre Race Packet Pickup is located at 1002 East Church Street, Sandwich, IL 60548. 

Race Day Packet Pickup begins at 7:30 AM on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025 in the infield, near the inflatable start and finish line, and continues until race start.

Parking will be located in our parking lot near the infield track. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST ENTER FROM OUR SUYDAM ROAD ENTRANCE ONLY. OUR PRATT ROAD ENTRANCE WILL BE CLOSED DURING THE ENTIRE EVENT AS IT IS A PART OF OUR RACE COURSE. 

Race Day Packet Pickup and Shake Up Shuffle address is 1401 Suydam Road, Sandwich, Illinois 60548.

Follow directional signage to parking near the infield track upon arrival. 

Bag check will additionally be available during this time, located directly next to Race Day Packet Pickup. 

7:30 AM Packet Pickup Begins

8:45 AM 5K Lineup Begins

8:55 AM National Anthem

9:00 AM 5K Start Time

9:10 AM 1 Mile Start Time

9:15 AM Post Race Celebration