Little Miracles 5K

  • Date Sat 20th June 2026
  • Time 9:00AM CDT
  • Location Springfield, Illinois
  • Price Free - $48.70
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Little Miracles 5K on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the heart of Springfield, Sangamon! This exciting fun run and walk welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, celebrating the spirit of community while supporting the vital mission of the NICU at HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital. Every step taken helps to deliver life-changing care to the tiniest patients, making this event a wonderfully meaningful occasion.

Participants can choose between a 3K and a 5K distance, and everyone will receive a finisher medal! Plus, awards will be given to the top male and female finishers in each race, along with the top fundraising team and individual. Don’t forget to stop by Hae's pop-up truck for a caffeine boost before you hit the course! Make sure to register early to secure your event t-shirt, as the cutoff date is June 1st. Join us for a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and a chance to make a positive impact in your community!

Organiser's Description

EVERY STEP COUNTS IN OUR FUN RUN/WALK THAT EMPOWERS EVERY AGE AND ABILITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE, SUPPORTING THE NICU'S MISSION TO DELIVER LIFE-CHANGING CARE TO THE TINIEST PATIENTS AT HSHS ST. JOHN'S CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.

PLEASE COME JOIN US FOR THIS GREAT FUNDRAISING EVENT!

HAE'S [https://www.haesbakeryandcoffee.com] POP-UP TRUCK WILL BE AT THE RACE EARLY FOR YOUR CAFFEINE BOOST. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE DRINK?

CLICK HERE [https://runsignup.com/littlemiracles5k/donate] IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN DONATING [https://runsignup.com/littlemiracles5k/donate] TO THE NICU. YOU WILL ALSO HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO DONATE WHEN YOU SIGN UP FOR THE EVENT.

_ALERT: T-SHIRT CUT OFF IS MONDAY, JUNE 1ST. NO GUARANTEE OF A SHIRT AFTER THAT DATE. _

RACE TIME:

_YOUR OVERALL FINISH TIME (CHIP START & FINISH) WILL BE RECORDED AND TEXT MESSAGED TO YOUR CELL PHONE IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU FINISH. RESULTS FOR EVERYONE WILL BE UPLOADED TO RUNSIGNUP.COM AFTER THE RACE AS WELL.

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AWARDS:

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FINISHER MEDAL FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.

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AWARD MEDALS FOR OVERALL 1ST, 2ND & 3RD PLACE FINISHERS FOR MALE AND FEMALE IN THE 3K & 5K.

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MEDALLIONS TO PIN ON YOUR FINISHER MEDAL WILL GO TO THE TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN EACH AGE BRACKET.

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BRACKETS: 9 & UNDER, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 AND ABOVE.

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AWARDS TO THE TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM AND TOP FUNDRAISING INDIVIDUAL.

BE A FUNDRAISING CHAMPION

CREATE YOUR OWN PERSONAL FUNDRAISING PAGE HERE! FUNDRAISE AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR AS A TEAM! YOU'LL BE GIVEN THE OPTION WHEN YOU SIGN UP FOR THE RACE TO BECOME A FUNDRAISING CHAMPION OR JOIN AN EXISTING FUNDRAISING TEAM.

JOIN THE FUN AND BE A CHAMPION FUNDRAISER! CLICK HERE: CHAMPION FUNDRAISER [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/143338/BecomeFundraiser]

* AWARDS TO THE TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM AND TOP FUNDRAISING INDIVIDUAL.
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_PRE-EVENT_ PACKET PICK-UP

FRIDAY, JUNE 19TH, 10 AM UNTIL 6 PM
PACKET PICKUP WITH BE ON THE 1ST FLOOR AT THE HOLLIS BUILDING, 3051 HOLLIS DRIVE, SPRINGFIELD.
BE READY TO GO BEFORE YOU ARRIVE AT THE RUN!

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RACE DAY_ PACKET PICK-UP

RACE DAY PICK UP STARTS AT 7:30AM - BEST TO PICKUP AT THE HOLLIS BLDG. ON 6/19 IF YOU CAN.

VOLUNTEERS

* _Packet pick-up_ -
SIGN UP here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EAEAB2FA6F5CE9-55661784-packet

* _Race Day_ -
SIGN UP here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EAEAB2FA6F5CE9-55942153-lm5k

EXTRA SPECIAL THANK YOU TO FAST ENTERPRISES FOR BRINGING A TEAM OF 10 VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH OUR RACE!

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

* CEFCU
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CAPITOL MEDIA GROUP

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AMN HEALTHCARE

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FAMILY FIRST HOMECARE

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FIFTH THIRD WEALTH ADVISORS

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GODDARD SCHOOL

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HAE'S

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HY-VEE

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ILLINOIS REALTORS ASSOCIATION

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LITTLE LINCOLN'S TOY SHOP

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LUERS FAMILY SHOES

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MR. & MRS. STEPHEN L. PATTON

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NOTHING BUNDT CAKES

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ORTHOPEDIC CENTER OF ILLINOIS

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REDEFINE HC

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REPUBLIC SERVICES

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SANGAMON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

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SIU MEDICINE OB

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SIU MEDICINE PEDIATRICS

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SCHEELS

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SPRINGFIELD PEPSI-COLA

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TEAM THOMAS

Races

  • 3k

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th June 2026 (9:00AM CDT)

    $48.70

    CLOSED
    3K is 1.86 miles
  • 5k

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th June 2026 (9:00AM CDT)

    $48.70

    CLOSED
    5K is 3.1 miles
  • 3K Youth (Age 9 to 17)

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th June 2026 (9:00AM CDT)

    $38.10

    CLOSED
    3K is 1.85 miles
  • 5K Youth (Age 9 to 17)

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th June 2026 (9:00AM CDT)

    $38.10

    CLOSED
    5K is 3.1 miles
  • Kid's 8 and Under

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 20th June 2026 (9:00AM CDT)

    Free

    CLOSED

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