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Illinois State Fair Parade Run

in United States at The Illinois State Fairgrounds

Online registration for this event is closed. Registration will be available Wednesday, August 12 at packet pick-up located at Springfield Clinic Rehabilitation Services (Physical Therapy) 3020 S. 6th St. in Springfield (03) and on Thursday, August 13 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM at the Ethnic Village Gazebo. If you have any questions/ concerns, please contact the race director (Lance Cull) at 217.652.5651.


  • 2 mile run/walk
    You may register up to 4 people per transaction

    Online registration is closed for this category.




Packet Pickup & Packet Pick-up/ Race Day Registration

Wednesday, August 12, 2015
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Springfield Clinic Rehabilitation Clinic (Follow the signs once inside)
3020 S. 6th St.
Springfield, IL 62703

Thursday, August 13, 2015
Illinois State Fairgrounds Ethnic Village gazebo
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (SHARP!!!)

Participant Information

The race is open to walkers, speed walkers, and/or power walkers but there is not a separate category for walkers. The only requirement is that you be able to maintain a 17:00 minute pace due to the Parade in order to be scored. The start/finish line will be taken apart starting at 6:05 PM. Walkers will be included in the age group awards.

PLEASE NOTE… Unregistered runners, unauthorized vehicles, bicycles, skateboards, roller skates/blades, strollers, baby joggers, and running with dogs are strictly prohibited on the course to comply with liability insurance requirements

USATF Certified Race Course (IL-10089-JW)

A flat and accurate out-and-back 2 mile course that will start and finish inside the Illinois State Fairgrounds. A water stop will be available at 1 mile. The race course is lined with cheering spectators in anticipation of the State Fair Parade that follows the run. Below is a link to the course map via USATF.

www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=385669

Event Shirts/ Pint Glass/ Koozie

Unisex Shirt
Fabric: 100% Microfiber Polyester
Style: "Athletic Fit"
Description: The body, sleeves, and armholes are slightly snug for comfort during movement without being too tight.

Shirts are guaranteed to all entrants who sign up for a shirt, but some sizes may have to be back ordered and delivered at a later date.

A pint glass & koozie displaying the race logo will be available to all registrants. In the event the number of entrants exceeds the number ordered, the pint glass & koozie will be delivered at a later date.

Age Group Awards

--10 and under
--11-12
--13-14
--15-19
--20-24
--25-29
--30-34
--35-39
--Masters (Top male/female masters)
--40-44
--45-49
--50-54
--55-59
--60-64
--65-69
--70-74
--75-79
--80 and over

Award will be given to the top 3 male and female overall, the top 3 in each age division, and the overall male and female in the Master's category.

Timing and Results

This event will be scored by It's Race Time utilizing disposable chips located on the bib. All runners must wear their bib to be scored. Overall Male & Female winner will be determined by clock time (who crosses the line first). All age group awards will be determined by tag time. Results will be available immediately following the event at www.itsracetime.com.

In the event that lightning is present in the area, the race may switch from chip timing to manual timing.

Headphone Policy

The use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged at this race. To enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, the Illinois State Fair Parade Run encourages a headphone-free environment during the running of the race.

Disclaimer

The race director(s) reserve the right to cancel, postpone, or modify the race due to adverse weather or emergency conditions that make race conditions unsafe. In the event the race is cancelled, there will be no refunds.


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