Heartland Bank and Trust Independence Day 5K 2026 — Jacksonville, IL

At Nichols Park in Jacksonville (off Vandalia St.), please use the NE entrance to the park. Event Schedule 6:30 AM - Registration 7:30 AM - 5K run & walk 8:15 AM - Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run (12 & Under) Bib Pickup Thursday, July 2 at The Springfield Running Center (2943 West White Oaks Drive) from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, July 3 at Heartland Bank & Trust in Jacksonville (1211 W. Morton) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 6:30 a.m. on race day at Nichols Park Awards Awards (5k only) will be given to the top 2 male and female finishers overall and masters as well as the following age categories – 13 & under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over. All finishers in the fun run will receive an award. T-Shirt - please register by June 24 in order to guarantee yourself a shirt and your desired size. Timing and Results - provided by Final Lap Racing. Delay/Cancellation Policy We hope that mother nature smiles on our participants the day of our race. However, this race will be held regardless of inclement weather. If safety becomes a concern, the race directors have the right to delay or cancel the race. The costs associated with planning this event are non-refundable. Therefore, participant registration fees must, unfortunately, also be non-refundable. In the event of cancellation, we hope that you consider your registration fee to be a charitable contribution to Prairieland United Way. You will still receive your T-shirt and we will still draw attendance prizes. We apologize for any inconvenience this policy may cause.