Illinois State Fair Parade Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

To GUARANTEE a shirt, you MUST register before the deadline of July 15 at 11:59 pm US/Central.

📍 Packet Pickup Information

• Date: Wednesday (day before the race) from 3:30-6:00 p.m.
• Location: Springfield Running Center, 2943 West White Oaks Drive, Springfield, IL.
• Proxy Pickup: You are welcome to have someone else pick up your packet if you cannot make it.
• Admission Ticket: You must attend packet pickup on Wednesday to receive a free admission ticket to enter the fairgrounds.

🏅 Race Day Packet Pickup

Limited RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP will be held at the fairgrounds in the Village of Cultures on Thursday (race day) from 3:30-4:45 p.m.

• Responsibility: Participants attending race day packet pickup will be responsible for paying admission to enter the fairgrounds.

🌐 Notes for Virtual Race Participants

• Virtual Option: Run or walk your two miles wherever you choose!
• Time Submission: Beginning on race day you will be able to submit your time on this page (click on this year's results): https://runsignup.com/Race/ParadeRun/Page/RaceResults
• Editing Time: By your name, click EDIT TIME. You can submit results for one week after the race date.
• Awards: Virtual participants will appear in the race results but are not eligible for age group awards.

Race packets for virtual participants will be available for pickup with everyone else, no shipping.

🎉 Contact Information

Your 2025 State Fair Parade Run Race Directors are John Stearns & Carrie Ward - we can't wait to see you all on race day!