Run United 5K Run and Walk Springfield Illinois

Run United 5K

The 2nd Annual Run United 5K & Kids Fun Run Benefitting the United Way of Central Illinois:

Course & Race Information

Race begins at the Pavilion Shelter near the Duck Pond
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Water stations placed on route
Awards ceremony & door prize pickup immediately following Kid's Fun Run
Race will be held rain or shine; however, in case of inclement weather, thank you for your donation.
Chip timing will be used for all top finisher awards.
The registration area and event venues are all located between the main pavilion and the tennis court area on the south side of the park.
Parking: Parking within Washington Park is very limited. Please park on neighborhood streets located south of South Grand Avenue, across from the Washington Park Pavilion.
Race Etiquette: To facilitate a positive race experience for all runners and walkers, we ask that you practice standard 5k etiquette:

Do not push or rush to the starting line once the horn is sounded.
Please line up according to your mile pace. If you plan to walk the race, please start at the back of the group.
Should you need to walk, please move to the side of your lane and try to ease your pace instead of abruptly stopping.

Registration Information

Packet Pick-up Friday, July 26
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Scheels Store
South MacArthur Boulevard, Springfield, IL
Packet Pick-up Saturday, July 27
6:45 am – 7:30 am at Race Site, Washington Park
South Grand Avenue West

Event Timeline

Awards

Awards will be presented to the overall male & female finishers.
Awards will also be presented to the top three finishers in the following categories for male & female participants: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over

Contact Information