Hoopskirt and Haber-Dash
- Date Sat 24th August 2024
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Springfield, Illinois
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and don your finest historical attire at the Hoopskirt and Haber-Dash, taking place on Saturday, August 24th, 2024, in Springfield, Sangamon! This delightful 5K fun run invites participants to channel their inner 19th-century fashionista, whether that's in a dapper hat and tie or the most extravagant hoopskirt you can find. The mostly flat course winds through the scenic Enos Park neighborhood and Lincoln Park, making it a perfect setting for a spirited race.
Not only will you enjoy a fun-filled morning of running, but there's also a chance to win a prize for the best costume! After the race, engage in a variety of historical activities that celebrate Springfield's rich heritage. Bring your furry friends along, as dogs are welcome to join the fun (just not inside the museum). Participants will receive a race shirt, entry to the museum, and medals for winners, so don’t miss out! Be sure to register by August 14 to guarantee your preferred shirt size. Join us for a day of fun, fashion, and fitness, all while supporting Historic Edwards Place!
Not only will you enjoy a fun-filled morning of running, but there's also a chance to win a prize for the best costume! After the race, engage in a variety of historical activities that celebrate Springfield's rich heritage. Bring your furry friends along, as dogs are welcome to join the fun (just not inside the museum). Participants will receive a race shirt, entry to the museum, and medals for winners, so don’t miss out! Be sure to register by August 14 to guarantee your preferred shirt size. Join us for a day of fun, fashion, and fitness, all while supporting Historic Edwards Place!
Organiser's Description
Race back to the 19th century in the Hoopskirt and Haber-Dash. This is a 5K fun run where you can dress like you just stepped out of a haberdashery in hat and tie, or that you just made your debut in the biggest hoopskirt you can find! The course is a mostly flat course in Abraham Lincolns Springfield, Illinois, through Enos Park neighborhood, north through Lincoln Park, and back down again. Fun costuming is encouraged, with a prize for the best dressed of the bunch. After the run, stick around for historical activities.
Dogs are welcome at the race (not inside the museum)!
A race shirt and museum entry is included in the registration price. Medals will be awarded to winners. Packet pick up will be at the Springfield Art Association (700 North 4th Street) the week of the race during regular business hours (9AM-5PM). Bibs belong to FastScore Timing Services, and will be handed out the day of the race.
This fun run benefits Historic Edwards Place in Springfield. You can learn more about this house museum at www.edwardsplace.org [https://www.edwardsplace.org].
Register by August 14 to ensure you get a shirt in the size you request!
Dogs are welcome at the race (not inside the museum)!
A race shirt and museum entry is included in the registration price. Medals will be awarded to winners. Packet pick up will be at the Springfield Art Association (700 North 4th Street) the week of the race during regular business hours (9AM-5PM). Bibs belong to FastScore Timing Services, and will be handed out the day of the race.
This fun run benefits Historic Edwards Place in Springfield. You can learn more about this house museum at www.edwardsplace.org [https://www.edwardsplace.org].
Register by August 14 to ensure you get a shirt in the size you request!
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