When
Saturday, June 20th, 2026
Where
Washington Park Pavilion, Springfield IL
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
About this race
Event Overview
- Description: 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.
- Join Us: Please come join us for this great fundraising event!
- Coffee: HAE's Pop-Up Truck will be at the race early for your caffeine boost. What's your favorite drink?
- Donations: 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.
Important Alerts
- T-shirt Deadline: ALERT: T-shirt cut off is Monday, June 1st. No guarantee of a shirt after that date.
Race Time
- Results: Your overall finish time (chip start & finish) will be recorded and text messaged to your cell phone immediately after you finish.
- Results Posting: Results for everyone will be uploaded to RunSignUp.com after the race as well.
Awards
- Finisher Medal: Finisher medal for all participants.
- Overall Winners: Award Medals for Overall 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers for male and female in the 3K & 5K.
- Age Bracket Medallions: Medallions to pin on your finisher medal will go to the top 3 male and female finishers in each age bracket.
- Age Brackets: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and above.
- Top Fundraisers: Awards to the top fundraising TEAM and top fundraising INDIVIDUAL.
Be a Fundraising Champion
- Personal Fundraising: 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: Join the fun and be a champion fundraiser! Click here: CHAMPION FUNDRAISER
- Fundraising Awards: Awards to the top fundraising team and top fundraising individual.
- Readiness: Be ready to go before you arrive at the run!
Pre-Event Packet Pickup
- Date: Friday, June 19th, 10 am until 6 pm
- Location: Packet Pickup will be on the 1st floor at the Hollis Building, 3051 Hollis Drive, Springfield.
- Time: Best to pickup at the Hollis Bldg. on 6/19 if you can.
Race Day Packet Pickup
- Start Time: Race day pick up starts at 7:30am.
- Recommendation: Best to pickup at the Hollis Bldg. on 6/19 if you can.
Volunteers
- Packet Pickup: Sign up here: Volunteer for Packet Pickup
- Race Day: Sign up here: Volunteer for Race Day
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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