Park 2 Park 5 Miler
- Date Fri 4th July 2025
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Normal, Illinois
- Price $25.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Park 2 Park 5 Miler, taking place on Friday, July 4th, 2025, in the beautiful community of Normal, McLean! This exciting event kicks off at 7 AM sharp, bringing together approximately 500 enthusiastic runners for a fun-filled morning. The course, which has been accurately measured for your enjoyment, offers a scenic 5-mile route, complete with three water stations to keep you hydrated along the way.
Join fellow runners and celebrate the spirit of competition, with awards presented for overall male and female winners, as well as the top three finishers in each age group from 14 and under up to 70 and older. Be sure to register by June 18th to guarantee your official Park 2 Park race shirt! Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a first-time participant, this event promises to be a memorable experience filled with community spirit and camaraderie. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy a beautiful day in Fairview Park!
Join fellow runners and celebrate the spirit of competition, with awards presented for overall male and female winners, as well as the top three finishers in each age group from 14 and under up to 70 and older. Be sure to register by June 18th to guarantee your official Park 2 Park race shirt! Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a first-time participant, this event promises to be a memorable experience filled with community spirit and camaraderie. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy a beautiful day in Fairview Park!
Organiser's Description
THE RACE STARTS AT 7AM SHARP. COURSE CLOSES AT 8:30AM (18:00/MILE)
The race originated in 1985 as the Intercity 10K. After two years the race was changed to a 5 mile run. For years, the 5 mile run was a little longer than 5 miles. In 1993, the Lake Run club began organizing the event and made the 5 mile course accurate. The race has grown to approximately 500 runners.
DISCOUNTS: LRC members receive a $3 discount. Springfield Road Runners and Starved Rock members receive a $1 discount.
T-SHIRT: Register by 6/18 at 12:00 noon to guarantee you get a Park 2 Park race shirt!
BIB/SHIRT PICKUP: BEFORE COMING TO PICKUP, PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE REGISTRATION (NO PAPER REGISTRATION AVAILABLE). You can pickup from 3PM-6PM on July 3rd at Often Running (206 S Linden St, Normal, IL 61761), or at Fairview Park on race morning 6:00AM-6:45AM.
PARKING: Limited parking is available at Fairview Park. There is also parking available in the Illinois State University lot on Main Street just south of Fairview Park.
AID STATIONS: There will be 3 water stations on course.
AWARDS: Award Categories: Overall Male/Female, Top 3 Male/Female in each age group - 14&Und, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. THERE WILL NOT BE AN AWARDS CEREMONY. AWARDS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE PAVILION NEAR THE FINISH LINE BEGINNING AT 8:00AM.
RACE RESULTS: Results for this year are available on the results page: https://runsignup.com/Race/Park2Park/Page/RaceResults
The race originated in 1985 as the Intercity 10K. After two years the race was changed to a 5 mile run. For years, the 5 mile run was a little longer than 5 miles. In 1993, the Lake Run club began organizing the event and made the 5 mile course accurate. The race has grown to approximately 500 runners.
DISCOUNTS: LRC members receive a $3 discount. Springfield Road Runners and Starved Rock members receive a $1 discount.
T-SHIRT: Register by 6/18 at 12:00 noon to guarantee you get a Park 2 Park race shirt!
BIB/SHIRT PICKUP: BEFORE COMING TO PICKUP, PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE REGISTRATION (NO PAPER REGISTRATION AVAILABLE). You can pickup from 3PM-6PM on July 3rd at Often Running (206 S Linden St, Normal, IL 61761), or at Fairview Park on race morning 6:00AM-6:45AM.
PARKING: Limited parking is available at Fairview Park. There is also parking available in the Illinois State University lot on Main Street just south of Fairview Park.
AID STATIONS: There will be 3 water stations on course.
AWARDS: Award Categories: Overall Male/Female, Top 3 Male/Female in each age group - 14&Und, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. THERE WILL NOT BE AN AWARDS CEREMONY. AWARDS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE PAVILION NEAR THE FINISH LINE BEGINNING AT 8:00AM.
RACE RESULTS: Results for this year are available on the results page: https://runsignup.com/Race/Park2Park/Page/RaceResults
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