Abe's Amble

🏃‍♂️ Abe's Amble Overview

• Date: 2025-08-17
• Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL
• Website: Abe's Amble Race Page
• Refund Policy: Please note: There are no refunds. If the live event cannot be held, registrations will be converted to the Virtual Race.

📅 Race Details

• Course: This challenging 10K course is USATF certified and a lot of fun!
• Distances: Abe's Amble includes a 5K option in addition to the longstanding 10K distance.
• Register: Register by Sunday, July 20 to guarantee a race shirt! There will be NO extra shirts ordered!!!
• Start Time: Races will begin in a traditional mass start format. The 10K and 5K will begin at 7:30am.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Date: Packet pickup will be held on Saturday August 16th, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at Erin's Pavillion, Springfield, IL.
• Extra Events: Enjoy our little Expo! We will have several of our sponsors on hand to talk with you about their services.
• T-shirt Guarantee: If you registered by the t-shirt deadline, we will have a shirt for you! You will receive the size you selected during registration.
• Race Day Pickup: Limited race day packet pickup will be available on race day morning at the fairgrounds from 6:30-7:15 a.m.

🏅 Finisher Area

• Refreshments: There will be bottled water, bananas, and other refreshments in the finisher area.

🥇 Race Results & Awards

• Text Results: Participants who opted in during the registration process will receive a text message with their time shortly after crossing the finish line.
• Live Results: Results will also stream live throughout the morning and be available at: ItsRaceTime.com
• Award Categories: 10K: Top Overall M/F and Top Masters M/F, then Top 3 M/F in each age group. 5K: Top Overall M/F and Top 3 M/F in each age group.
• Post-Race Ceremony: Award winners will be recognized in a post-race awards ceremony after the race.

🏅 Race Medals

• Finish Line Medals: Race medals will be provided at the finish line for those participating in the race.
• Events: Medals are awarded for both the 10K and the 5K events.

🌐 Virtual Participants

• New for 2025: YOU MAY NOT REGISTER FOR A VIRTUAL RACE UNLESS YOU ARE VOLUNTEERING ON RACE DAY!
• Submitting Times: Beginning Monday after the race, you will be able to submit your time for 1 week.
• Results: Virtual participants will appear in the race results but are not eligible for age group awards.
• Packet Pickup: You are welcome to pick up your race packet on Saturday. There will be no shipping for any participants.