Illinois State Fair Parade Run
- Date
- August 13, 2026
- Distance
- 2 Mile · 2 Mile - Virtual
From the Organizer
To GUARANTEE a shirt, you MUST register before the deadline of July 21 at 11:59 pm US/Central.
RACE PACKET PICKUP will be held on Wednesday (day before the race) from 3:30-6:00 p.m. at the Springfield Running Center, 2943 West White Oaks Drive, Springfield, IL. You are welcome to have someone else pick up your packet for you if cannot make it to packet pickup. You must attend packet pickup on Wednesday to receive a free admission ticket to enter the fairgrounds.
Limited RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP will be held at the fairgrounds in the Village of Cultures on Thursday (race day) from 3:30-4:45 p.m. Please note participants attending race day packet pickup will be responsible for paying admission to enter the fairgrounds.
NOTES FOR VIRTUAL RACE PARTICIPANTS
- Run or walk your two miles wherever you choose!
- Beginning on race day you will be able to submit your time on this page (click on this year's results):
https://runsignup.com/Race/ParadeRun/Page/RaceResults
- By your name, click EDIT TIME.
- You can submit results for one week after the race date. Virtual participants will appear in the race results but are not eligible for age group awards.
Race packets for virtual participants will be available for pickup with everyone else, no shipping.
Your 2026 State Fair Parade Run Race Directors are John Stearns & Carrie Ward - we can't wait to see you all on race day!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
84°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Springfield #2, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Springfield, IL
Population
113,714
as of 2023
Elevation
590 ft
Nearest Airport
SPI
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 82 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Illinois State Fair Parade Run
- Date
- August 13, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Illinois State Fair Parade Run?
- Illinois State Fair Parade Run is a running race held in Springfield, Illinois on August 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Illinois State Fair Parade Run?
- Thursday, August 13, 2026 in Springfield, Illinois at Illinois State Fair, Springfield, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Illinois State Fair Parade Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Illinois State Fair Parade Run
Aug 13, 2026