Run for Honor

Run for Honor – 5K for Freedom

Join us for Run for Honor a 5K for Freedom, a meaningful community event where every step helps honor our nation’s heroes. This timed 5K (3.1 miles) is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, whether you’re chasing a personal best or enjoying a walk with friends and family.
All proceeds benefit the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight, helping local veterans travel to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at the memorials built in their honor.  Whether you’re running for fitness, walking for fun, or participating to honor those who served, Run for Honor is about community, remembrance, and moving forward together.

  Sunday, September 27th
  Lincoln Park, Springfield IL
  Race Start: 9:00 AM 
  Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)
  Run or Walk: All paces welcome

Registration Includes:

• Pre AND Post-race snacks
• Drinks
• Prizes
• Every finisher will receive a one-of-a-kind finisher medal
• Top finishers in each age group will receive an additional award medal.
• MORE

Packet Pick-up:

We will have on-site packet pick up from 7:15am-845am. Show up a little early for pre-race snacks and Donuts provided by Mel-O-Cream! 

Additonal Information:

Parking - Main parking will be available at Nelson Center. We will have the Race Start and staging area barricaded off. Course maps and race route images shared on our FB page (link below).

Restrooms - Available at staging area and inside Nelson Center

Sponsor Spotlight

• Scheels
• Springfield Running Center
• OrangeTheory
• Mel O Cream
• Fit & Savage
• Wellthy Juice Co

We are currently working with local businesses to be able to provide additional race swag! If you’d like the opportunity or know a business who would like to partner with us- please send us a message!

Lace up, show up, and help us carry their honor—one mile at a time.

Visit our FB Page to stay up to date on information and share your participation! 

Run for Honor | Facebook

Join fellow runners on September 27, 2026 for the Run for Honor. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Springfield.