1. Start time- Because the start time of the actual Parade has been moved to 5:30 PM, I am forced to start the race earlier than advertised. The new start time of the Illinois State Fair Parade Run will be 5:00 PM. Because of this, race day registration will close promptly at 4:45 PM. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but I just learned of this myself.

2. Admission- The Fair has agreed to provide a "Free Admission" ticket to those that pre-register AND pick-up your packets on Wednesday or those that register for the race on Wednesday evening at packet pick-up at the Running Center from 4:00-7:00. You will still be required to pay for parking which is $5.00 on the Fairgrounds or you might be able to find something less expensive off the Fairgrounds.

Those choosing to wait until Thursday to pick-up your packet/ register for the race will be required to pay for admission AND parking.

3. Parking- If you choose to park on the grounds, Gate 11 (Dept. of Ag/ 8th St. gate) is the only gate open until 4:00 PM. After 4:00 PM, all the other gates will be available to park. Again, parking on the grounds is $5.00 on Thursday.

Wednesday, August 10, 2016
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Springfield Running Center
2943 W. White Oaks Drive
Springfield, IL 62704

Thursday, August 11, 2016
Illinois State Fairgrounds Ethnic Village gazebo
3:00 PM - 4:45 PM (SHARP!!!)

Race Day registration will end @ 4:45 PM... SHARP!

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 5:35 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

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

GENDER SPECIFIC Shirt
Fabric: 100% Syntrel Microfiber Polyester
Style: "Athletic Fit" .

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.

--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.

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.

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.

For event-related questions, please click on the *Contact the Organizers* button on the left-hand side of this page.