Illinois State Fair Parade Run

🎽 Race Overview

To GUARANTEE a shirt, you MUST register before the deadline of July 17 at 11:59 pm US/Central.

📅 Race Day Details

• Packet 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.
• Free Admission: You must attend packet pickup on Wednesday to receive a free admission ticket to enter the fairgrounds.
• Limited 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.

💡 Important Notes for Participants

• Virtual Race: NOTES FOR VIRTUAL RACE PARTICIPANTS - Run or walk your two miles wherever you choose!
• Results Submission: Beginning 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. You can submit results for one week after the race date.
• Awards Eligibility: Virtual participants will appear in the race results but are not eligible for age group awards. Race packets for virtual participants will be available for pickup with everyone else, no shipping.

👥 Meet Your Directors

Your 2025 State Fair Parade Run Race Directors are John Stearns & Carrie Ward - we can't wait to see you all on race day!

🔗 Race Registration

For more information and to register, visit the official race page: Illinois State Fair Parade Run.