Dawson Lake Dash

Dawson Lake Dash

The Dawson Lake Dash is a 3.5 mile road race around the rolling hills of Dawson Lake in scenic Moraine View State Park in LeRoy, Illinois.

Participation

• Who Can Join: Runners, walkers, kids and pups are invited to participate.
• Event Schedule:
  • Kids Run, One Mile Walk and Puppy Prance: 8:00am Start
  • 3.5 Mile Run: 8:30am Start

Technical Tanks

Technical Tanks are available for purchase during registration through 7/17. AFTER the Technical Tank deadline, any extras will be available for CASH PURCHASE on race day.

Race Info

The race takes place at Tipton Park (2405 General Electric Road, Bloomington) and is an out and back on Constitution Trail. The Kids One Mile Run starts at 5:30 pm and the 5K starts at 6:00 pm.

Race Fees

• 5K Early Bird Pricing: Only $15 until 7/17, when the price increases to $20.
• Kids Run, One Mile Walk &: Puppy Prance: $10 untimed.

Bib Pickup

Bib and t-shirt pick-up is available at Fleet Feet Bloomington during regular store hours on Saturday. Race day registration and bib pick-up will be at Moraine View on Sunday from 7:00 - 8:30 am.

Swag

Technical tanks are only guaranteed to participants who purchase a tank during registration through 7/16. A very limited quantity of extra technical tanks may be available for $20 CASH PURCHASE on race day.

Help Us Give Back

All race proceeds will be donated to the Humane Society of Central Illinois.

Volunteer

We need lots of volunteers to help make our events a success. Click the volunteer link to sign up to help or share this information with your friends and family.

Event Details

Date: August 2, 2026

Location: 27374 E 900 North Rd, Le Roy, IL

For more information, visit the event page: Dawson Lake Dash.