Fairview Park, Normal IL
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
Race Details
- Start Time: The race starts at 7AM sharp.
- Course Closure: Course closes at 8:30AM (18:00/mile).
Race History
- Origin: The race originated in 1985 as the Intercity 10K.
- Course Change: After two years, the race was changed to a 5 mile run.
- Course Accuracy: In 1993, the Lake Run club began organizing the event and made the 5 mile course accurate.
- Participation: The race has grown to approximately 500 runners.
Discounts
- LRC Members: LRC members receive a $3 discount.
- Other Memberships: Springfield Road Runners and Starved Rock members receive a $1 discount.
T-Shirt
- Guarantee: Register by 6/18 at 12:00 noon to guarantee you get a Park 2 Park race shirt!
Bib/Shirt Pickup
- Registration: Before coming to pickup, please complete your online registration (no paper registration available).
- Early Pickup: Early pickup TBD, or at Fairview Park on race morning 6:00AM-6:45AM.
Parking
- Restrictions: NO PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT FAIRVIEW PARK.
- Alternative: There is parking available in the Illinois State University lot on Main Street just south of Fairview Park.
Aid Stations
- Availability: There will be 3 water stations on course.
Awards
- Award Categories: Overall Male/Female, Top 3 Male/Female in each age group - 14&Und, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.
- Ceremony: There will not be an awards ceremony.
- Pickup: Awards will be available at the near the finish line beginning at 8:00AM.
Race Results
- Availability: Results for this year are available on the results page.
- Link: https://runsignup.com/Race/Park2Park/Page/RaceResults
