Washington Park Trail Trek

  • Date Sat 26th July 2025
  • Time 7:00AM CDT
  • Location Springfield, Illinois
  • Price Free - $32.80
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor adventure at the Washington Park Trail Trek on Saturday, July 26th, 2025, in Springfield, Sangamon! Kicking off at 8 AM, this unique 5K journey invites you to step off the beaten path and explore the lush, tranquil trails of Washington Park. Designed to be an escape from the typical park run, this scenic course will lead you through beautiful forested areas, marked for your convenience and safety.

Not only will participants enjoy a rejuvenating run, but they will also contribute to a meaningful causeβ€”supporting the restoration of the Leland Farm Summer Kitchen, a cherished historical landmark within the park. As you embark on this journey through time, every participant will receive a commemorative t-shirt as a token of appreciation for your contribution. Plus, competitive spirits will be rewarded with unique prizes for top finishers across various age categories. Join us for this exciting celebration of history, health, and community, and let's create lasting memories together at the Washington Park Trail Trek!

Organiser's Description

JOURNEY THROUGH TIME: WASHINGTON PARK TRAILS UNVEILED AGAIN ON
SATURDAY JULY 26TH 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 LUSH, 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!

Races

  • 5K Run

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th July 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $32.80

  • 5K Walk

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th July 2025 (8:00AM CDT)

    $32.80

  • 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 26th July 2025 (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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Location

Washington Park, S. Grand Ave & Park Ave., Springfield, 62704, IL, United States

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