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 to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Illinois State Fair Parade Run taking place on Thursday, August 7, 2025, in beautiful Springfield, Sangamon! This vibrant event invites participants to join in a festive atmosphere as they run or walk a distance of two miles through the heart of the fairgrounds. Be sure to register by July 15 at 11:59 pm US/Central to guarantee your official race shirt and enjoy a free admission ticket to the fairgrounds with your race packet.
Race packet pickup is conveniently scheduled for the day before the race, on August 6, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Springfield Running Center, making it easy for you to prepare for the big day. If you can't make it, don’t worry! You can have someone else pick up your packet for you. Limited race day packet pickup will also be available at the fairgrounds, but remember that admission fees will apply for those picking up on race day. New this year, there's a virtual option for race day volunteers, allowing you to participate from anywhere! Join us for this fun-filled day of community, fitness, and celebration at the Illinois State Fair Parade Run!
Race packet pickup is conveniently scheduled for the day before the race, on August 6, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Springfield Running Center, making it easy for you to prepare for the big day. If you can't make it, don’t worry! You can have someone else pick up your packet for you. Limited race day packet pickup will also be available at the fairgrounds, but remember that admission fees will apply for those picking up on race day. New this year, there's a virtual option for race day volunteers, allowing you to participate from anywhere! Join us for this fun-filled day of community, fitness, and celebration at the Illinois State Fair Parade Run!
Organiser's Description
To GUARANTEE a shirt, you MUST register before the deadline of July 15 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 ***NEW THIS YEAR- VIRTUAL OPTION FOR RACE DAY VOLUNTEERS ONLY***
- 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 ***NEW THIS YEAR- VIRTUAL OPTION FOR RACE DAY VOLUNTEERS ONLY***
- 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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