Little Miracles 5K
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Springfield, Illinois
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Little Miracles 5K on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the heart of Springfield, Sangamon! This vibrant fun run/walk is designed for participants of all ages and abilities, making it the perfect event for families, friends, and fitness enthusiasts alike. The race aims to raise crucial funds for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital, supporting vital programs for our tiniest patients.
Participants can choose between a 3K and a 5K distance, with awards for the top finishers in both male and female categories across various age brackets. Every runner will receive a finisher medal, and those who excel will be recognized with additional awards. Don't miss the chance to become a fundraising champion—create your own fundraising page or join an existing team to help support this worthy cause. Be sure to mark your calendars for pre-event packet pick-up on Friday, June 19, and race day registration starting at 7:30 AM. Let's come together for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Participants can choose between a 3K and a 5K distance, with awards for the top finishers in both male and female categories across various age brackets. Every runner will receive a finisher medal, and those who excel will be recognized with additional awards. Don't miss the chance to become a fundraising champion—create your own fundraising page or join an existing team to help support this worthy cause. Be sure to mark your calendars for pre-event packet pick-up on Friday, June 19, and race day registration starting at 7:30 AM. Let's come together for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
A FUN RUN/WALK FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES!
THE RACE WILL SUPPORT THE NICU - NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT TO CONTINUE FUNDING A VARIETY OF ITEMS/PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT OUR TINIEST PATIENTS AT HSHS ST. JOHN'S CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.
PLEASE COME JOIN US FOR THIS GREAT FUNDRAISING EVENT!
CLICK HERE [https://runsignup.com/littlemiracles5k/donate] IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN DONATING [https://runsignup.com/littlemiracles5k/donate]. 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.
*
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.
*
BRACKETS: 9 & UNDER, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 AND ABOVE.
*
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.
__________________________________________________________________________________
_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!
_
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
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
* CEFCU, CAPITOL MEDIA GROUP
THE RACE WILL SUPPORT THE NICU - NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT TO CONTINUE FUNDING A VARIETY OF ITEMS/PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT OUR TINIEST PATIENTS AT HSHS ST. JOHN'S CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.
PLEASE COME JOIN US FOR THIS GREAT FUNDRAISING EVENT!
CLICK HERE [https://runsignup.com/littlemiracles5k/donate] IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN DONATING [https://runsignup.com/littlemiracles5k/donate]. 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.
_
AWARDS:
*
FINISHER MEDAL FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
*
AWARD MEDALS FOR OVERALL 1ST, 2ND & 3RD PLACE FINISHERS FOR MALE AND FEMALE IN THE 3K & 5K.
*
MEDALLIONS TO PIN ON YOUR FINISHER MEDAL WILL GO TO THE TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN EACH AGE BRACKET.
*
BRACKETS: 9 & UNDER, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 AND ABOVE.
*
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.
__________________________________________________________________________________
_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!
_
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
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
* CEFCU, CAPITOL MEDIA GROUP
Races
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3k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$38.10
3K is 1.85 miles -
5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$38.10
5K is 3.1 miles -
3K Youth (Age 9 to 17)
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$27.50
3K is 1.85 miles -
5K Youth (Age 9 to 17)
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$27.50
5K is 3.1 miles -
Kid's 8 and Under
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
Free
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