Nichols Park, Jacksonville IL
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Heartland Bank and Trust Independence Day 5K
Date: July 4, 2026
Location: Nichols Park, Jacksonville, IL
Please use the NE entrance to the park.
Event Schedule
- 6:30 AM: Registration
- 7:30 AM: 5K run & walk
- 8:15 AM: Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run (12 & Under)
Bib Pickup
- Thursday: July 2 at The Springfield Running Center (2943 West White Oaks Drive) from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Friday: July 3 at Heartland Bank & Trust in Jacksonville (1211 W. Morton) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Race Day: 6:30 a.m. at Nichols Park
Awards
- 5K Awards: Top 2 male and female finishers overall and masters.
- Age Categories: Awards for 13 & under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.
- Fun Run: All finishers will receive an award.
T-Shirt
Please register by June 24 in order to guarantee yourself a shirt and your desired size.
Timing and Results
Provided by Final Lap Racing.
Delay/Cancellation Policy
We hope that mother nature smiles on our participants the day of our race. However, this race will be held regardless of inclement weather. If safety becomes a concern, the race directors have the right to delay or cancel the race. The costs associated with planning this event are non-refundable. Therefore, participant registration fees must, unfortunately, also be non-refundable. In the event of cancellation, we hope that you consider your registration fee to be a charitable contribution to Prairieland United Way. You will still receive your T-shirt and we will still draw attendance prizes. We apologize for any inconvenience this policy may cause.
Registration Link
You can register for the race here.
