Lincoln Douglas 5K and Fun Run 2026 — Freeport, IL

Date
August 8, 2026
Location
Freeport, IL
Venue
Taylor Park
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $35.00
Events
2026 Lincoln Douglas 5k and Fun Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Lincoln Douglas 5K and Fun Run starts at 8:00 AM, giving you time to arrive the morning of the race without an overnight stay if you're driving from nearby areas. Held at Taylor Park in Freeport, Illinois, this August event offers a 1-mile distance. Entry fees range from $25 to $35, making it an affordable local option. If you're passing through northern Illinois for a summer race, this small-town event provides a straightforward early-morning option before heading out for the rest of your day.

From the Race Organizer
23rd Annual 5K, One-Mile Fun Run and Kids Races Saturday, August 8th, 2026 at 8 a.m. (5K start at 8:15 a.m.) LOCATION Taylor Park, 900 East Stephenson Street , Freeport, IL 61032 Starting and ending near the statue of Abraham Lincoln, the Debater. *Back up location The Family YMCA on HCC Campus The Lincoln-Douglas 5K, One-Mile Fun Run and Kids Races combine a fun, fast, and competitive 5K race with a fun run and series of kids races that ultimately crowns the "Fastest Kid in Town." The course consists of three loops around the historic paved road inside Taylor Park – a 5K (3.1 miles), wheel-measured, certified course that is flat and fast designed to help you achieve a personal best. A one mile fun run involves one loop of the 5k course. For more information and course maps, visit www.lincoln-douglas5k.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Lincoln Douglas 5K and Fun Run 2026 — Freeport, IL?

Lincoln Douglas 5K and Fun Run 2026 — Freeport, IL takes place on August 8, 2026. The race is held in Freeport, Illinois.

Where is Lincoln Douglas 5K and Fun Run 2026 — Freeport, IL held?

Lincoln Douglas 5K and Fun Run 2026 — Freeport, IL is held at Taylor Park in Freeport, Illinois.

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