Washington Park Trail Trek
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Springfield, Illinois
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Washington Park Trail Trek on Saturday, October 24th, 2026! This exciting event takes place in the picturesque Springfield, Sangamon, where participants will embark on a unique 5K journey that seamlessly blends history and nature. Set against the tranquil backdrop of Washington Park's beautiful forest pathways, this race is designed to take you off the beaten path and into an unforgettable experience.
Starting at 8 AM, the Washington Park Trail Trek not only offers a chance to enjoy a scenic run but also supports the restoration of the historic Leland Farm Summer Kitchen. Every participant will receive a commemorative t-shirt, celebrating their contribution to preserving this treasured landmark. With prizes awarded to top finishers across various age categories, it's a fantastic opportunity to showcase your competitive spirit while celebrating health and community. Don’t miss this chance to make history, one step at a time, as the Washington Park Trail Trek wraps up the All-American Trail Trek series. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and a leap through time!
Starting at 8 AM, the Washington Park Trail Trek not only offers a chance to enjoy a scenic run but also supports the restoration of the historic Leland Farm Summer Kitchen. Every participant will receive a commemorative t-shirt, celebrating their contribution to preserving this treasured landmark. With prizes awarded to top finishers across various age categories, it's a fantastic opportunity to showcase your competitive spirit while celebrating health and community. Don’t miss this chance to make history, one step at a time, as the Washington Park Trail Trek wraps up the All-American Trail Trek series. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and a leap through time!
Organiser's Description
JOURNEY THROUGH TIME: WASHINGTON PARK TRAILS UNVEILED AGAIN ON
SATURDAY OCTOBER 24TH STARTING AT 8 AM.
_STEP OFF THE BEATEN PATH AND INTO THE HEART OF HISTORY WITH THE WASHINGTON PARK TRAILS 5K JOURNEY._ THIS UNIQUELY CRAFTED ROUTE OFFERS A ESCAPE FROM THE TYPICAL 5K IN THE PARK. THE ROUTE WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE TRANQUIL PATHWAYS OF THE FORESTS IN WASHINGTON PARK.
THE COURSE, MARKED BY CONES, DIRECTIONAL ARROWS, AND SAFETY TAPE, PROMISES A SEAMLESS JOURNEY THROUGH SCENIC BEAUTY AND PEACEFUL WORLD OF THE FORESTS IN THE PARK.
YOUR PARTICIPATION DIRECTLY SUPPORTS THE RESTORATION OF THE LELAND FARM SUMMER KITCHEN, A TREASURED PIECE OF HISTORY THAT NOW GRACES OUR PARK. THIS EVENT IS AN HOMAGE TO THE PAST, BEGINNING AND ENDING AT THIS SIGNIFICANT LANDMARK, MAKING EVERY PARTICIPANT A STEWARD OF HISTORY.
EVERY JOURNEYER WILL RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRT, A WEARABLE TESTAMENT TO THEIR CONTRIBUTION. MOREOVER, WE CELEBRATE THE SPIRIT OF COMPETITION BY AWARDING UNIQUE PRIZES TO TOP FINISHERS ACROSS VARIOUS AGE CATEGORIES, HONORING THOSE WHO LEAD THE PACK IN THIS HISTORICAL JOURNEY.
Join us for more than a run; join us for a leap through time, a celebration of history, health, and community. Let's make history together, one step at a time!
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ALL-AMERICAN TRAIL TREK SERIES (THE WASHINGTON PARK TRAIL TREK IS THE FINAL TREK IN THIS SERIES - ALL AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN OUT AT THE END OF THIS RACE).
ABE LINCOLN TRAIL TREK APRIL 4
FREEDOM RUN JULY 4
Washington Park Trail Trek October 24th
REGISTER FOR ALL THREE RACES AND EARN:
HOT BEVERAGE A COMMEMORATIVE ALL-AMERICAN TRAIL TREK COFFEE MUG. CLICK HERE TO SEE LOGO [https://fastscore.net/images/aattmug.jpg]
watch Automatic entry into a drawing for a Garmin Forerunner watch (You must run all 3 events in person to be eligible).
SATURDAY OCTOBER 24TH STARTING AT 8 AM.
_STEP OFF THE BEATEN PATH AND INTO THE HEART OF HISTORY WITH THE WASHINGTON PARK TRAILS 5K JOURNEY._ THIS UNIQUELY CRAFTED ROUTE OFFERS A ESCAPE FROM THE TYPICAL 5K IN THE PARK. THE ROUTE WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE TRANQUIL PATHWAYS OF THE FORESTS IN WASHINGTON PARK.
THE COURSE, MARKED BY CONES, DIRECTIONAL ARROWS, AND SAFETY TAPE, PROMISES A SEAMLESS JOURNEY THROUGH SCENIC BEAUTY AND PEACEFUL WORLD OF THE FORESTS IN THE PARK.
YOUR PARTICIPATION DIRECTLY SUPPORTS THE RESTORATION OF THE LELAND FARM SUMMER KITCHEN, A TREASURED PIECE OF HISTORY THAT NOW GRACES OUR PARK. THIS EVENT IS AN HOMAGE TO THE PAST, BEGINNING AND ENDING AT THIS SIGNIFICANT LANDMARK, MAKING EVERY PARTICIPANT A STEWARD OF HISTORY.
EVERY JOURNEYER WILL RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRT, A WEARABLE TESTAMENT TO THEIR CONTRIBUTION. MOREOVER, WE CELEBRATE THE SPIRIT OF COMPETITION BY AWARDING UNIQUE PRIZES TO TOP FINISHERS ACROSS VARIOUS AGE CATEGORIES, HONORING THOSE WHO LEAD THE PACK IN THIS HISTORICAL JOURNEY.
Join us for more than a run; join us for a leap through time, a celebration of history, health, and community. Let's make history together, one step at a time!
_____________________________________________________________
ALL-AMERICAN TRAIL TREK SERIES (THE WASHINGTON PARK TRAIL TREK IS THE FINAL TREK IN THIS SERIES - ALL AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN OUT AT THE END OF THIS RACE).
ABE LINCOLN TRAIL TREK APRIL 4
FREEDOM RUN JULY 4
Washington Park Trail Trek October 24th
REGISTER FOR ALL THREE RACES AND EARN:
HOT BEVERAGE A COMMEMORATIVE ALL-AMERICAN TRAIL TREK COFFEE MUG. CLICK HERE TO SEE LOGO [https://fastscore.net/images/aattmug.jpg]
watch Automatic entry into a drawing for a Garmin Forerunner watch (You must run all 3 events in person to be eligible).
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$32.80
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5K Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$32.80
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Virtual 5K to Support the Leland Summer Kitchen Project
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
Walk or Run to support the upkeep of the Leland Summer Kitchen. You can do this distance anywhere. -
Volunteer
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
Free
Volunteer to be a course marshall and/or a trail clean up crew. Earn a cool event tshirt!
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Washington Park, S. Grand Ave & Park Ave., Springfield, 62704, IL, United States
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