Run for Honor

Run for Honor – 5K for Freedom

Join us for Run for Honor a 5K for Freedom, a meaningful community event where every step helps honor our nation’s heroes. This timed 5K (3.1 miles) is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, whether you’re chasing a personal best or enjoying a walk with friends and family. All proceeds benefit the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight, helping local veterans travel to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at the memorials built in their honor. Whether you’re running for fitness, walking for fun, or participating to honor those who served, Run for Honor is about community, remembrance, and moving forward together.

Event Details

• Date: Sunday, September 27th
• Location: Lincoln Park, Springfield IL
• Race Start: 9:00 AM
• Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)
• Run or Walk: All paces and abilities welcome

Registration Includes

• Pre AND Post-race snacks
• Drinks
• Prizes
• Finisher Medal: Every finisher will receive a one-of-a-kind finisher medal
• Age Group Awards: Top finishers in each age group will receive an additional award medal
• Overall Prizes: Overall male/female prizes
• Prize Entries: Participants will be entered to win prizes
• More: Additional surprises await!

Packet Pick-up

We will have on-site packet pick up from 7:15am-8:45am. Show up a little early for pre-race snacks and Donuts!

Additional Information

• On-Site Registration: If you need to register the morning of, please show up at 8am to give us time to get you registered!
• Parking: Main parking will be available at Nelson Center. We will have the Race Start and staging area barricaded off. Course maps and race route images shared on our FB page (link below).
• Restrooms: Available at staging area and inside Nelson Center.

Sponsor Spotlight

• Scheels
• Springfield Running Center
• OrangeTheory
• Mel O Cream
• Anvil & Forge
• Supplement Superstore
• Wellthy Juice Co
• SMTD
• Memorial Health
• Texas Roadhouse
• Chick-fil-a
• Portillos
• Hyvee
• Raising Canes
• Trae Covington State Farm
• Inspiratlb

Get Involved

If you cannot participate in the race but still want to Volunteer or Donate, please send a message!

Stay Updated

Visit our Run for Honor | Facebook page to stay up to date on information and share your participation!

Lace Up

Lace up, show up, and help us carry their honor—one mile at a time.

Race Information

For more details about the race, visit our Run for Honor page.