
Dawson Lake Dash
Typically 66–82°F · some rain risk
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2025
58–74°F
dry
2024
68–82°F
dry
2023
66–79°F
dry
2022
68–91°F
dry
2021
57–73°F
dry
2020
64–78°F
dry
2019
63–84°F
dry
2018
65–81°F
rain
2017
65–83°F
dry
2016
68–83°F
dry
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About this race
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.
Runners, walkers, kids and pups are invited to participate.
Race Info
8:00am Start: Kids Run, One Mile Walk and Puppy Prance
8:30am Start: 3.5 Mile Run
Race Fees
5K early bird pricing is only $15
On 7/28 the price increases to $20
The untimed Kids Run, One Mile Walk & Puppy Prance are $10
Bib Pickup
Bib and tank pickup is available at Fleet Feet Bloomington during regular store hours on Saturday 8/7
Race day registration and bib pick-up will be at Moraine View on Sunday from 7:00 - 8:30am
Swag
Technical Tanks are available for purchase during registration through 7/27
AFTER the Technical Tank deadline - limited extras will 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.
Adopt-A-Jogger
BACK for 2027 - the Humane Society would like to Adopt-A-Jogger for their Pups!
Click the volunteer link to sign up to participate in the Puppy Prance with a shelter dog.
You'll get free entry into the Puppy Prance and you can still register for the main event.
Moraine View
The GPS race address is 27374 E 900 North Rd, Le Roy, IL 61752.
Turn right on the main park loop and follow the signs to the concession area/restaurant.
After the race, the park is a lovely place to spend the rest of your day!
Course map
Train with a club
Run clubs near Le Roy to train with before race day.
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