Abe's Amble

🏃‍♂️ Abe's Amble Race Overview

Please note: There are no refunds. If the live event cannot be held, registrations will be converted to the Virtual Race.

On the last day of the Illinois State Fair in August each year, hundreds of runners from Illinois and surrounding states take to the streets covering the fairgrounds, Lincoln Park, Oak Ridge Cemetery, and back. This challenging 10K course is USATF certified and a lot of fun! Abe's Amble also includes a 5K option in addition to the longstanding 10K distance.

• Date: August 17, 2025
• Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL
• Registration 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. The 10K and 5K will begin at 7:30am.

📦 Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be held on Saturday August 16th, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m at Erin's Pavillion, Springfield, IL. Look for the SRRC signs.

• Arrival: Feel free to arrive anytime during the pickup time, but please be patient if it is busy.
• Shirts: If you registered by the t-shirt deadline, we will have a shirt for you!
• Limited Pickup: Limited race day packet pickup will be available on race day morning at 6:30-7:15 a.m.

🏅 Finisher Area

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

📊 Race Results & Awards

Participants who opted in during the registration process will receive a text message with their time shortly after crossing the finish line. Results will also stream live throughout the morning and be available at: www.ItsRaceTime.com.

• Award Categories: 10K: Top Overall M/F and Top Masters M/F: Top 3 M/F in each age group.
• Results Streaming: Race results will stream live online throughout the race.
• Award Ceremony: Award winners will be recognized in a post-race awards ceremony after the race.

🏅 Race Medals

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

🌐 Virtual Participants

*NEW THIS YEAR FOR 2025*-YOU MAY NOT REGISTER FOR A VIRTUAL RACE UNLESS YOU ARE VOLUNTEERING ON RACE DAY!

• Submission: Run or walk your 5k/10k whenever you choose!
• Results Submission: You will be able to submit your time beginning Monday after the race.
• Packet Pickup: You are welcome to pick up your race packet on Saturday (details above).

Learn more and register at Abe's Amble Official Page.