Legacy of Giving 5k / 10k

Saturday, June 1, 2024 Past event

9:00 AM CDT

Springfield, Illinois

$30.00–$35.00 · 3 races

5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the Legacy of Giving 5K and 10K on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in beautiful Springfield, Sangamon! This invigorating event returns to its roots at Centennial Park, where runners will enjoy an out-and-back course along the scenic Sangamon Valley Trail. Participants can choose between the 5K or 10K distance, both set to kick off in a lively atmosphere that promises to be memorable.

As a bonus, your registration grants you access to one day of the Legacy of Giving Music Festival on June 7 or 8, along with two complimentary drink tickets and a stylish race shirt. Don't miss your chance to earn a unique log finisher medal and compete for awards in various age brackets. Join us for a fantastic day of running, community spirit, and giving back, as proceeds from this event support the Legacy of Giving Music Festival. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this uplifting experience!

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Jun 2, 2023

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Races

5k

Includes T-Shirt

The route is 3 full loops around the park. Start and finish is at the Shelter on the southwest side of the park.

9:00 AM CDT

$35.00

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10k

Includes T-Shirt

The route is 6 full loops around the park. Start and finish is at the Shelter on the southwest side of the park.

9:00 AM CDT

$35.00

Entries closed
Virtual 5k
Virtual

Includes T-Shirt

9:00 AM CDT

$30.00

Entries closed

Organiser's description

LINCOLN'S LEGACY OF GIVING 5K/10K IS BACK AT CENTENNIAL PARK! THIS IS WHERE IT ALL STARTED BACK WHEN THIS EVENT WAS CALLED THE SOHO 10K. WE'VE BEEN ALL OVER THE PLACE TRYING TO FIND A HOME AND SO WE ARE BACK WHERE WE STARTED. THIS TIME INSTEAD BUSING EVERYONE TO STUART PARK YOU SIMPLY RUN OUT AND BACK ON THE TRAIL. IF NECESSARY WE'LL DO A WAVE START TO KEEP THE TRAIL FROM GETTING TOO CROWDED.

THE 5K AND 10K ARE BOTH AN OUT AND BACK ON THE SANGAMON VALLEY TRAIL.

START AND FINISH IN THE FIELD JUST SOUTH OF THE CENTENNIAL PARK HILL.

PACKET PICKUP IS THE MORNING OF THE EVENT STARTING AT 7AM AT THE TRAILHEAD OF SVT ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF THE CENTENNIAL PARK HILL.

YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

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ENTRY TO ONE DAY OF THE LEGACY OF GIVING MUSIC FESTIVAL ON JUNE 7 OR 8TH

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TWO COMPLIMENTARY DRINK TICKETS AT THE MUSIC FESTIVAL

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A COOL RACE SHIRT

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A LOG FINISHER MEDAL

AWARDS FOR OVERALL WINNERS MALE AND FEMALE PLUS AGE BRACKET AWARDS IN 10 YEAR BRACKETS.

PROCEEDS OF THIS EVENT GO INTO THE CHARITY POOL FOR THE LEGACY OF GIVING MUSIC FESTIVAL.