Lincoln Douglas 5K and Fun Run
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Location
- Taylor Park, Freeport, IL
- Distance
- 2026 Lincoln Douglas 5k and Fun Run
From the Organizer
23rd Annual 5K, One-Mile Fun Run and Kids Races
Saturday, August 8th, 2026 at 8 a.m. (5K start at 8:15 a.m.)
LOCATION
Taylor Park, 900 East Stephenson Street , Freeport, IL 61032
Starting and ending near the statue of Abraham Lincoln, the Debater.
*Back up location The Family YMCA on HCC Campus
The Lincoln-Douglas 5K, One-Mile Fun Run and Kids Races combine a fun, fast, and competitive 5K race with a fun run and series of kids races that ultimately crowns the "Fastest Kid in Town."
The course consists of three loops around the historic paved road inside Taylor Park – a 5K (3.1 miles), wheel-measured, certified course that is flat and fast designed to help you achieve a personal best.
A one mile fun run involves one loop of the 5k course.
For more information and course maps, visit www.lincoln-douglas5k.com
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
82°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Freeport Waste Wtp, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Freeport, IL
Population
23,636
as of 2023
Elevation
797 ft
Nearest Airport
RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport · 28 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 91 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.
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- Race
- Lincoln Douglas 5K and Fun Run
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Location
- Taylor Park, Freeport, IL
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Lincoln Douglas 5K and Fun Run?
- Lincoln Douglas 5K and Fun Run is a running race held in Freeport, Illinois on August 8, 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 Lincoln Douglas 5K and Fun Run?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Freeport, Illinois at Taylor Park, Freeport, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Lincoln Douglas 5K and Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Lincoln Douglas 5K and Fun Run
Aug 8, 2026