Run for Honor
- Date Sun 27th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Springfield, Illinois
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Run for Honor event on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in beautiful Springfield, Sangamon! This uplifting community gathering features a timed 5K (3.1 miles) that welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or enjoying a leisurely stroll with family and friends, every step you take will help honor our nation's heroes.
All proceeds from this meaningful event benefit the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight, enabling local veterans to visit the memorials dedicated to their service. Starting at 9:00 AM at Lincoln Park, participants can look forward to a fantastic atmosphere filled with pre- and post-race snacks, drinks, and the chance to win exciting prizes. Each finisher will receive a unique medal, with top finishers in each age group earning additional awards. So lace up your shoes, come out to support our veterans, and be a part of this unforgettable day of community, remembrance, and celebration!
All proceeds from this meaningful event benefit the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight, enabling local veterans to visit the memorials dedicated to their service. Starting at 9:00 AM at Lincoln Park, participants can look forward to a fantastic atmosphere filled with pre- and post-race snacks, drinks, and the chance to win exciting prizes. Each finisher will receive a unique medal, with top finishers in each age group earning additional awards. So lace up your shoes, come out to support our veterans, and be a part of this unforgettable day of community, remembrance, and celebration!
Organiser's Description
RUN FOR HONOR 5K FOR FREEDOM
Join us for Run for Honor a 5K for Freedom, a meaningful community event where every step helps honor our nations heroes. This timed 5K (3.1 miles) is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, whether youre chasing a personal best or enjoying a walk with friends and family.
All proceeds benefit the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight, helping local veterans travel to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at the memorials built in their honor. Whether youre running for fitness, walking for fun, or participating to honor those who served, Run for Honor is about community, remembrance, and moving forward together.
Sunday, September 27th
Lincoln Park, Springfield IL
Race Start: 9:00 AM
Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)
Run or Walk: All paces and abilities welcome
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
* Pre AND Post-race snacks
* Drinks
* Prizes
* Every finisher will receive a one-of-a-kind finisher medal
* Top finishers in each age group will receive an additional award medal.
* Overall male/female prizes
* Participants will be entered to win prizes
* MORE
PACKET PICK-UP:
We will have on-site packet pick up from 7:15am-8:45am. Show up a little early for pre-race snacks and Donuts!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
ON-SITE REGISTRATION: If you need to register the morning of, please show up at 8am to give us time to get you registered!
PARKING - Main parking will be available at Nelson Center. We will have the Race Start and staging area barricaded off. Course maps and race route images shared on our FB page (link below).
RESTROOMS - Available at staging area and inside Nelson Center
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
* Scheels [https://www.facebook.com/springfieldscheels]
* Springfield Running Center [https://springfieldrunningcenter.com/]
* OrangeTheory [https://www.facebook.com/OTFSpringfield]
* Mel O Cream [https://www.melocreamspringfield.com/]
* Anvil & Forge
* Supplement Superstore
* Wellthy Juice Co [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084900205225]
* SMTD
* Memorial Health
* Texas Roadhouse
* Chick-fil-a
* Portillos
* Hyvee
* Raising Canes
* Trae Covington State Farm
* Inspiratlb
_LACE UP, SHOW UP, AND HELP US CARRY THEIR HONORONE MILE AT A TIME._
Visit our FB Page to stay up to date on information and share your participation!
Run for Honor | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/events/1219794453454789/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D]
If you cannot participate in the race but still want to Volunteer or Donate, please send a message!
Join us for Run for Honor a 5K for Freedom, a meaningful community event where every step helps honor our nations heroes. This timed 5K (3.1 miles) is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, whether youre chasing a personal best or enjoying a walk with friends and family.
All proceeds benefit the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight, helping local veterans travel to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at the memorials built in their honor. Whether youre running for fitness, walking for fun, or participating to honor those who served, Run for Honor is about community, remembrance, and moving forward together.
Sunday, September 27th
Lincoln Park, Springfield IL
Race Start: 9:00 AM
Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)
Run or Walk: All paces and abilities welcome
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
* Pre AND Post-race snacks
* Drinks
* Prizes
* Every finisher will receive a one-of-a-kind finisher medal
* Top finishers in each age group will receive an additional award medal.
* Overall male/female prizes
* Participants will be entered to win prizes
* MORE
PACKET PICK-UP:
We will have on-site packet pick up from 7:15am-8:45am. Show up a little early for pre-race snacks and Donuts!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
ON-SITE REGISTRATION: If you need to register the morning of, please show up at 8am to give us time to get you registered!
PARKING - Main parking will be available at Nelson Center. We will have the Race Start and staging area barricaded off. Course maps and race route images shared on our FB page (link below).
RESTROOMS - Available at staging area and inside Nelson Center
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
* Scheels [https://www.facebook.com/springfieldscheels]
* Springfield Running Center [https://springfieldrunningcenter.com/]
* OrangeTheory [https://www.facebook.com/OTFSpringfield]
* Mel O Cream [https://www.melocreamspringfield.com/]
* Anvil & Forge
* Supplement Superstore
* Wellthy Juice Co [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084900205225]
* SMTD
* Memorial Health
* Texas Roadhouse
* Chick-fil-a
* Portillos
* Hyvee
* Raising Canes
* Trae Covington State Farm
* Inspiratlb
_LACE UP, SHOW UP, AND HELP US CARRY THEIR HONORONE MILE AT A TIME._
Visit our FB Page to stay up to date on information and share your participation!
Run for Honor | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/events/1219794453454789/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D]
If you cannot participate in the race but still want to Volunteer or Donate, please send a message!
Races
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Run for Honor, 5k for Freedom
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sun 27th September 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$32.80
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