Abe's Amble

🏃‍♂️ Abe's Amble Overview

• Date: August 17, 2025
• Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL
• Event Link: Race Registration
• No Refunds: 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 offers a lot of fun.
• Options: Abe's Amble includes both a 10K and a 5K option.
• Shirt Deadline: Register by Wednesday, July 20, to guarantee a race shirt! There will be NO extra shirts ordered!
• Start Format: Races will begin in a traditional mass start format at 7:30 AM.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Date & Time: Packet pickup will be held on Saturday, August 16th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
• Location: Erin's Pavilion, Springfield, IL. Look for the SRRC signs.
• Shirt Sizes: You will receive the size selected during registration. Late registrants will not receive shirts.
• Race Day Pickup: Limited pickup available on race day from 6:30 AM to 7:15 AM at the fairgrounds.

🍌 Finisher Area

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

🏆 Race Results & Awards

• Results Notification: Participants who opted in will receive a text message with their time shortly after finishing.
• Live Results: Results will stream live online at http://www.ItsRaceTime.com.
• Award Categories: Top Overall M/F, Top Masters M/F in the 10K: Top Overall M/F in the 5K.
• Awards Ceremony: Award winners will be recognized in a post-race awards ceremony after the race.

🥇 Race Medals

• Medals: Race medals will be provided at the finish line for those participating in both the 10K and the 5K events.

🌐 Virtual Participants

• New Requirement: You may not register for a virtual race unless volunteering on race day.
• Time Submission: Submit your time starting the Monday after the race for one week.
• Award Eligibility: Virtual participants will appear in the results but are not eligible for age group awards.
• Packet Pickup: You are welcome to pick up your race packet on Saturday: no shipping will be provided.