The Little Miracles 5K starts at 9:00 AM on June 20, 2026, in Springfield, Illinois, giving you a reasonable morning window to arrive and set up. Held at Washington Park Pavilion, the event offers multiple distance options to suit different training phases or group participation: a 1-mile option, 1.86 miles, 3K, and the full 5K. Entry fees range from free to $45 depending on your chosen distance and registration timing. Whether you're using this as a speed workout, a longer tempo run, or bringing training partners at varied levels, the flexible distance structure accommodates different goals. Plan to arrive early enough to handle parking and packet pickup before the 9:00 AM start.
From the Race Organizer
Every step counts in our fun run/walk that empowers every age and ability to make a difference, supporting the NICU's mission to deliver life-changing care to the tiniest patients at HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital. Please come join us for this great fundraising event! HAE's Pop-Up Truck will be at the race early for your caffeine boost. What's your favorite drink? Click here if you are interested in donating to the NICU. You will also have an opportunity to donate when you sign up for the event. ALERT: T-shirt cut off is Monday, June 1st. No guarantee of a shirt after that date. Race Time: Your overall finish time (chip start & finish) will be recorded and text messaged to your cell phone immediately after you finish. Results for everyone will be uploaded to RunSignUp.com after the race as well. Awards: Finisher medal for all participants. Award Medals for Overall 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers for male and female in the 3K & 5K. Medallions to pin on your finisher medal will go to the top 3 male and female finishers in each age bracket. Brackets: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and above. Awards to the top fundraising TEAM and top fundraising INDIVIDUAL . BE A FUNDRAISING CHAMPION Create your own personal fundraising page here! Fundraise as an individual or as a team! You'll be given the option when you sign up for the race to become a fundraising champion or join an existing fundraising team. Join the fun and be a cham pion fundraiser! Click here: CHAMPION FUNDRAISER * Awards to the top fundraising team and top fundraising individual. __________________________________________________________________________________ PRE-EVENT PACKET PICK-UP Friday, June 19th, 10 am until 6 pm Packet Pickup with be on the 1st floor at the Hollis Building, 3051 Hollis Drive, Springfield. Be ready to go before you arrive at the run! RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP Race day pick up starts at 7:30am - Best to pickup at the HOLLIS Bldg. on 6/19 if you can. VOLUNTEERS Packet pick-up - SIGN UP here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EAEAB2FA6F5CE9-55661784-packet Race Day - SIGN UP here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EAEAB2FA6F5CE9-55942153-lm5k Extra special THANK YOU to FAST Enterprises for bringing a TEAM of 10 volunteers to help with our race! THANK YOU SPONSORS! CEFCU CAPITOL MEDIA GROUP AMN HEALTHCARE FAMILY FIRST HOMECARE FIFTH THIRD WEALTH ADVISORS GODDARD SCHOOL HAE'S HY-VEE ILLINOIS REALTORS ASSOCIATION LITTLE LINCOLN'S TOY SHOP LUERS FAMILY SHOES MR. & MRS. STEPHEN L. PATTON NOTHING BUNDT CAKES ORTHOPEDIC CENTER OF ILLINOIS REDEFINE HC REPUBLIC SERVICES SANGAMON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT SIU MEDICINE OB SIU MEDICINE PEDIATRICS SCHEELS SPRINGFIELD PEPSI-COLA TEAM THOMAS
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 20.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Springfield, IL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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When is Little Miracles 5K 2026 — Springfield, IL?
Little Miracles 5K 2026 — Springfield, IL takes place on June 20, 2026. The race is held in Springfield, Illinois.
Where is Little Miracles 5K 2026 — Springfield, IL held?
Little Miracles 5K 2026 — Springfield, IL is held at Washington Park Pavilion in Springfield, Illinois.
Where can I find hotels near Little Miracles 5K 2026 — Springfield, IL?
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