Illinois State Fair Parade Run

Event Overview

The Illinois State Fair Parade Run is scheduled for August 13, 2026 at the Illinois State Fair, Springfield, IL. For more details, visit this link.

Registration Information

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

Packet Pickup Details

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

Virtual Race Information

• Run Anywhere: Run or walk your two miles wherever you choose!
• Submitting Times: Starting 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.
• Edit Time: By your name, click EDIT TIME.
• Submission Window: 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.

Additional Notes

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

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!