Washington Park Trail Trek
About this race
Journey Through Time: Washington Park Trails Unveiled Again On
Saturday October 24th starting at 8 am.
Step off the beaten path and into the heart of history with the Washington Park Trails 5K journey. This uniquely crafted route offers a escape from the typical 5K in the park. The route will guide you through the tranquil pathways of the forests in Washington Park.
The course, marked by cones, directional arrows, and safety tape, promises a seamless journey through scenic beauty and peaceful world of the forests in the park.
Your participation directly supports the restoration of the Leland Farm Summer Kitchen, a treasured piece of history that now graces our park. This event is an homage to the past, beginning and ending at this significant landmark, making every participant a steward of history.
Every journeyer will receive a commemorative t-shirt, a wearable testament to their contribution. Moreover, we celebrate the spirit of competition by awarding unique prizes to top finishers across various age categories, honoring those who lead the pack in this historical journey.
Join us for more than a run; join us for a leap through time, a celebration of history, health, and community. Let's make history together, one step at a time!
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🏅 All-American Trail Trek Series (The Washington Park Trail Trek is the final trek in this series - all awards will be given out at the end of this race).
Abe Lincoln Trail Trek – April 4
Freedom Run – July 4
Washington Park Trail Trek – October 24th
Register for all three races and earn:
☕ A commemorative All-American Trail Trek coffee mug. Click Here To See Logo
⌚ Automatic entry into a drawing for a Garmin Forerunner watch (You must run all 3 events in person to be eligible).
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Running
5K Run
Virtual 5K To Support the Leland Summer Kitchen Project
Walk or Run to support the upkeep of the Leland Summer Kitchen. You can do this distance anywhere.
Walking
5K Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Springfield, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:18 AM and sets at 6:06 PM local time (CDT) in Springfield on October 24, 2026 — 10h 48m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 29 Springfield events
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