Abe's Amble 10K/5K

Course

Starts at the Grandstand at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield at 7:30 a.m., running out through the fairgrounds, Lincoln Park and Oak Ridge Cemetery and back. Both the 10K and 5K are USATF-certified, and the rolling cemetery section makes it a challenging course.

Key dates

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  Race day
  August 2027 · date to be announced

About

On the last day of the Illinois State Fair in August each year, hundreds of runners from Illinois and surrounding states take to the streets covering the fairgrounds, Lincoln Park, Oak Ridge Cemetery, and back. This challenging 10K course is USATF certified and a lot of fun! There is also a certified 5K course option!

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