Running Races in Springfield, Illinois — 2026

There are 22 running races in Springfield, Illinois in 2026. The next is the Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon on April 11. Distances include 5K races, half marathons, ultras.

Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 11 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road Virtual RACE DAY VOLUNTEER ONLYHalf Marathon

From $35 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Heart of a Queen 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Apr 18 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual Rene Shelton Memorial Heart of a Queen 5K Fun Run/WalkRene Shelton Memorial Heart of a Queen 5K Fun Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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AIWO Color Me Holi 5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 3K Run or Walk & Holi Celebration5K Run or Walk & Holi CelebrationHoli Celebration Only

From $35 Open

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S2 Faction 5K - Springfield

Sat, Apr 25 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 5K

From $40 Closed

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HalfWits & Club Member Half Marathon Celebration!

Sat, Apr 25 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Open

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2026 10th Annual Gold Star 500

Sat, May 30 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual 2026 GS 500 1-Day/100 Mile Ride (23 Sep)2026 GS 500 1-Day/100 Mile Ride (22 Sep)2026 GS 500 1-Day/100 Mile Ride (24 Sep) +7

From $60 Open 10 spots left

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Lincoln Memorial Garden Trail Race 8K

Sat, May 30 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 8K Trail RaceKids Fun Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Abe's Army

Mon, Jun 1 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road Abe's Army - 10KAbe's Army - 5K

From $0 Open

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Centennial Route 66 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual 5K Virtual Run5K

From $30 Open

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Y NINJA

Sat, Jun 13 · Springfield, IL Springfield

OCR 11:30 - Open Course (Untimed)10:00 - Pro Division Ages 11-1510:05 - Recreational Division Ages 11-15 +7

From $15 Open

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Donuts and Dogs 5K Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 5K Run (Timed)5K Fun Run/WalkCat Napper

From $30 Open

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Little Miracles 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 3K Youth (Age 9 to 17)3K5K Youth (Age 9 to 17) +1

From $25 Open

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Freedom Run 2026

Sat, Jul 4 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road Freedom Run MileFreedom Run 5KFreedom Run 10K +1

From $0 Open

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Women's Distance Festival

Sat, Jul 11 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 2 Mile2 Mile Virtual - Race Day Volunteers Only!Kids Fun Run (Untimed)

From $5 Closed

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Springfield Kids Triathlon

Sat, Jul 11 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Triathlon Sprint TriathlonMini TriathlonMicro Mini Triathlon

From $30 Open

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Lake Springfield Triathlon

Sat, Jul 25 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Triathlon OLYMPIC AQUABIKESPRINT ATHENA CLYDESDALE TRISPRINT AQUABIKE +9

From $105 Open

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Run Your Bundts Off 5k Fun Run & Walk - Springfield

Sat, Aug 8 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 2 Mile Walk (Untimed)5K

From $30 Open

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Illinois State Fair Parade Run

Thu, Aug 13 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 2 Mile2 Mile - Virtual - Race Day Volunteers Only!

From $32.5 Closed

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Abe's Amble

Sun, Aug 23 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 5K10K5k - Virtual +1

From $30 Open

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Run for Honor

Sun, Sep 27 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road Run for Honor, 5k for Freedom

From $30 Open

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Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race

Sun, Sep 27 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual 5K5K

From $25 Open

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Washington Park Trail Trek

Sat, Oct 24 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Virtual Virtual 5K To Support the Leland Summer Kitchen Project5K Walk5K Run +1

From $0 Open

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