Washington Park Trail Trek

About the Event

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).

Races Offered

Volunteer

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — Volunteer

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$0.00

5K Run

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

5K Walk

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

Virtual 5K To Support the Leland Summer Kitchen Project

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 3.11 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Springfield.

thermostat Temperature

10.0° / 20.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.0° / 17.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 10m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

64.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:10

nightlight Sunset

18:17

About Springfield

Learn more about the host city, Springfield.

Springfield is a city in the center of the state of Illinois. It is the state's capital — not Chicago — and the county seat of Sangamon County. Springfield is best known for its most famous resident, Abraham Lincoln, and there are several historic sites that are dedicated to him.