Illinois State Fair Parade Run

Illinois State Fair Parade Run

Date: August 13, 2026

Location: Illinois State Fair, Springfield, IL

For more information, visit: Race Website

Registration Details

• Shirt Guarantee: To GUARANTEE a shirt, you MUST register before the deadline of July 21 at 11:59 pm US/Central.

Packet Pickup

• Pre-Race Pickup: RACE PACKET PICKUP will be held on Wednesday (day before the race) from 3:30-6:00 p.m. at the Springfield Running Center, 2943 West White Oaks Drive, Springfield, IL.
• Authorization: You are welcome to have someone else pick up your packet for you if you cannot make it to packet pickup.
• Admission Ticket: You must attend packet pickup on Wednesday to receive a free admission ticket to enter the fairgrounds.
• Race Day 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.

Additional Information

• Admission Fees: Please note participants attending race day packet pickup will be responsible for paying admission to enter the fairgrounds.
• Virtual Race: NOTES FOR VIRTUAL RACE PARTICIPANTS: 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): Race Results
• Editing Time: By your name, click EDIT TIME. You can submit results for one week after the race date. Virtual participants will appear in the race results but are not eligible for age group awards.

Race Directors

Your 2026 State Fair Parade Run Race Directors are John Stearns & Carrie Ward - we can’t wait to see you all on race day!