Running Races in Springfield, Illinois — 2026

There are 18 running races in Springfield, Illinois in 2026. The next is the Lincoln Memorial Garden Trail Race 8K on May 30. Distances include 5K races, 10K races, ultras.

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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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 Closing Soon 10 spots left

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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 5K5K Virtual Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Y NINJA

Sat, Jun 13 · Springfield, IL Springfield

OCR 10:20 - Recreational Division Ages 8-1011:30 - Open Course (Untimed)11:15 - Age 5-7 + 1 Adult +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 Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Women's Distance Festival

Sat, Jul 11 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 2 Mile - Virtual2 MileKids Fun Run (Untimed)

From $5 Open

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Springfield Kids Triathlon

Sat, Jul 11 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Triathlon Mini TriathlonMicro Mini TriathlonSprint Triathlon

From $30 Open

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Lake Springfield Triathlon

Sat, Jul 25 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Triathlon OLYMPIC ATHENA CLYDESDALE TRIOLYMPIC RELAY TRISPRINT INDIVIDUAL TRI +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

From $32.5 Open

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Abe's Amble

Sun, Aug 23 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road 5K10K5k - Virtual +1

From $30 Open

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Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 13 – Springfield 6.6K

Fri, Sep 11 · Springfield, IL Springfield

Road Solidarity Sidekick Down Route 66 – Stop 13 – Springfield 6.6K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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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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