Illinois State Fair Parade Run

To GUARANTEE a shirt, you MUST register before the deadline of July 21 at 11:59 pm US/Central.

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. You are welcome to have someone else pick up your packet for you if cannot make it to packet pickup.  You must attend packet pickup on Wednesday to receive a free admission ticket to enter the fairgrounds.

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.  Please note participants attending race day packet pickup will be responsible for paying admission to enter the fairgrounds.

NOTES FOR VIRTUAL RACE PARTICIPANTS
- Run or walk your two miles wherever you choose!  
- 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 
- By your name, click EDIT TIME.  
- You can submit results for one week after the race date. 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.

Your 2026 State Fair Parade Run Race Directors are John Stearns & Carrie Ward - we can't wait to see you all on race day! 

Join fellow runners on August 13, 2026 for the Illinois State Fair Parade Run. It's a fantastic 3.2K featuring a flat and fast course in Springfield.