Abe’s Amble – Springfield, IL 2026

Please note: There are no refunds. If the live event cannot be held, registrations will be converted to the Virtual Race. On the last day of the Illinois State Fair in August each year, hundreds of runners from Illinois and surrounding states take to the streets covering the fairgrounds, Lincoln Park, Oak Ridge Cemetery, and back. This challenging 10K course is USATF certified and a lot of fun! Abe's Amble also includes a 5K option in addition to the longstanding 10K distance. Register by Sunday, July 19 to guarantee a race shirt! There will be NO extra shirts ordered!!! START FORMAT Races will begin in a traditional mass start format. The 10K and 5K will begin at 7:30am. PACKET PICKUP Packet pickup will be held on Saturday August 22, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m . Location TBD , Springfield, IL . Look for the SRRC signs. Please come in to enjoy our little Expo! We will have several of our sponsors on hand to talk with you about their services, packets to pick up and even a pre-race photo oppor