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.
Jul 04, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
07:30
$25.00
Jul 04, 2026
Distance — 0.5 Miles
Type — Running
08:15
$12.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Jacksonville.
Learn more about the host city, Jacksonville.
Jacksonville is in western Illinois. It's a small town but packed with history, exuding an inexplicable charm captured in the eponymous song "Jacksonville" by Sufjan Stevens.
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