Illinois State Fair Parade Run
- Date Thu 7th August 2025
- Time 5:00PM CDT
- Location Springfield, Illinois
- Price $35.45
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for the exciting Illinois State Fair Parade Run happening on Thursday, August 7, 2025, in the vibrant city of Springfield, Sangamon! This festive event invites participants to join in on a spirited race while celebrating the Illinois State Fair. Runners and walkers can choose to complete a two-mile course, making it perfect for all ages and fitness levels.
To ensure you receive an exclusive event shirt, be sure to register before the deadline on July 17 at 11:59 pm US/Central. Race packet pickup will take place at the Springfield Running Center on Wednesday, August 6, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m., where you’ll also receive a free admission ticket to the fairgrounds. If you can't make it to pickup, feel free to have someone collect your packet for you! Limited race day packet pickup will be available at the fairgrounds from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. on race day, but please note that you'll need to pay for admission.
For those opting for a virtual race experience, you can run or walk your two miles at your convenience and submit your time for inclusion in the race results. The excitement of the Illinois State Fair Parade Run
To ensure you receive an exclusive event shirt, be sure to register before the deadline on July 17 at 11:59 pm US/Central. Race packet pickup will take place at the Springfield Running Center on Wednesday, August 6, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m., where you’ll also receive a free admission ticket to the fairgrounds. If you can't make it to pickup, feel free to have someone collect your packet for you! Limited race day packet pickup will be available at the fairgrounds from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. on race day, but please note that you'll need to pay for admission.
For those opting for a virtual race experience, you can run or walk your two miles at your convenience and submit your time for inclusion in the race results. The excitement of the Illinois State Fair Parade Run
Organiser's Description
To GUARANTEE a shirt, you MUST register before the deadline of July 17 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 2025 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 2025 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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