Illinois State Fair Parade Run
- Date Thu 13th August 2026
- Time 5:00PM CDT
- Location Springfield, Illinois
- Price $35.45
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Illinois State Fair Parade Run on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Springfield, Sangamon! This vibrant event invites runners and walkers of all ages to participate in a fun-filled day of fitness and community spirit. Choose your challenge with a two-mile distance that can be completed virtually or in person on race day.
Make sure to register by July 21 to guarantee your event shirt and enjoy a complimentary admission ticket to the fairgrounds when you pick up your race packet at the Springfield Running Center on August 12. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this festive occasion, where you can run, enjoy the fair, and create lasting memories. Whether you're participating in person or virtually, the Illinois State Fair Parade Run promises to be a fantastic experience for everyone involved!
Make sure to register by July 21 to guarantee your event shirt and enjoy a complimentary admission ticket to the fairgrounds when you pick up your race packet at the Springfield Running Center on August 12. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this festive occasion, where you can run, enjoy the fair, and create lasting memories. Whether you're participating in person or virtually, the Illinois State Fair Parade Run promises to be a fantastic experience for everyone involved!
Organiser's Description
To GUARANTEE a shirt, you MUST register before the deadline of July 21 at 11:59 pm US/Central.
RACE PACKET PICKUP will be held on Wednesday (day before the race) from 3:30-6:00 p.m. at the Springfield Running Center, 2943 West White Oaks Drive, Springfield, IL. You are welcome to have someone else pick up your packet for you if cannot make it to packet pickup. You must attend packet pickup on Wednesday to receive a free admission ticket to enter the fairgrounds.
Limited RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP will be held at the fairgrounds in the Village of Cultures on Thursday (race day) from 3:30-4:45 p.m. Please note participants attending race day packet pickup will be responsible for paying admission to enter the fairgrounds.
NOTES FOR VIRTUAL RACE PARTICIPANTS
- Run or walk your two miles wherever you choose!
- Beginning on race day you will be able to submit your time on this page (click on this year's results):
https://runsignup.com/Race/ParadeRun/Page/RaceResults
- By your name, click EDIT TIME.
- You can submit results for one week after the race date. Virtual participants will appear in the race results but are not eligible for age group awards.
_Race packets for virtual participants will be available for pickup with everyone else, no shipping.
_Your 2026 State Fair Parade Run Race Directors are John Stearns & Carrie Ward - we can't wait to see you all on race day!
RACE PACKET PICKUP will be held on Wednesday (day before the race) from 3:30-6:00 p.m. at the Springfield Running Center, 2943 West White Oaks Drive, Springfield, IL. You are welcome to have someone else pick up your packet for you if cannot make it to packet pickup. You must attend packet pickup on Wednesday to receive a free admission ticket to enter the fairgrounds.
Limited RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP will be held at the fairgrounds in the Village of Cultures on Thursday (race day) from 3:30-4:45 p.m. Please note participants attending race day packet pickup will be responsible for paying admission to enter the fairgrounds.
NOTES FOR VIRTUAL RACE PARTICIPANTS
- Run or walk your two miles wherever you choose!
- Beginning on race day you will be able to submit your time on this page (click on this year's results):
https://runsignup.com/Race/ParadeRun/Page/RaceResults
- By your name, click EDIT TIME.
- You can submit results for one week after the race date. Virtual participants will appear in the race results but are not eligible for age group awards.
_Race packets for virtual participants will be available for pickup with everyone else, no shipping.
_Your 2026 State Fair Parade Run Race Directors are John Stearns & Carrie Ward - we can't wait to see you all on race day!
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