Heartland Bank and Trust Independence Day 5K

At Nichols Park in Jacksonville (off Vandalia St.), please use the NE entrance to the park.

Event Schedule
6:30 AM - Registration
7:30 AM - 5K run & walk
8:15 AM - Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run (12 & Under)

Bib Pickup
Wednesday, July 2 at The Springfield Running Center (2943 West White Oaks Drive) from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, July 3 at Heartland Bank & Trust in Jacksonville (1211 W. Morton) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
6:30 a.m. on race day at Nichols Park

Awards
Awards (5k only) will be given to the top 2 male and female finishers overall and masters as well as the following age categories – 13 & under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.  All finishers in the fun run will receive an award.  

T-Shirt - please register by June 26 in order to guarantee yourself a shirt and your desired size.

Timing and Results - provided by Final Lap Racing.

Delay/Cancellation Policy
We hope that mother nature smiles on our participants the day of our race.  However, this race will be held regardless of inclement weather.  If safety becomes a concern, the race directors have the right to delay or cancel the race.  The costs associated with planning this event are non-refundable.  Therefore, participant registration fees must, unfortunately, also be non-refundable.  In the event of cancellation, we hope that you consider your registration fee to be a charitable contribution to Prairieland United Way.  You will still receive your T-shirt and we will still draw attendance prizes.  We apologize for any inconvenience this policy may cause. 

Join fellow runners on July 4, 2026 for the Heartland Bank and Trust Independence Day 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 0.8K featuring a flat and fast course in Jacksonville.