Illinois State Fair Parade Run – Springfield, IL 2026
Date
August 13, 2026
Location
Springfield, IL
Venue
Illinois State Fair
Start Time
5:00 PM
Entry Fee
$32.50 – $35.00
Events
2 Mile, 2 Mile - Virtual - Race Day Volunteers Only!
Includes
T-Shirt - Guaranteed until 7/15 only
To GUARANTEE a shirt, you MUST register before the deadline of July 21 at 11:59 pm US/Central. RACE PACKET PICKUP will be held on Wednesday (day before the race) from 3:30-6:00 p.m. at the Springfield Running Center, 2943 West White Oaks Drive, Springfield, IL. You are welcome to have someone else pick up your packet for you if cannot make it to packet pickup. You must attend packet pickup on Wednesday to receive a free admission ticket to enter the fairgrounds. Limited RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP will be held at the fairgrounds in the Village of Cultures on Thursday (race day) from 3:30-4:45 p.m. Please note participants attending race day packet pickup will be responsible for paying admission to enter the fairgrounds. NOTES FOR VIRTUAL RACE PARTICIPANTS ***VIRTUAL OPTION FOR RACE DAY VOLUNTEERS ONLY*** - Run or walk your two miles wherever you choose! - Beginning on race day you will be able to submit your time on this page (click on this year's results): https://runsignup.com/Race/Parade
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