From the Organizer
The race starts at 7AM sharp. Course closes at 8:30AM (18:00/mile)
The race originated in 1985 as the Intercity 10K. After two years the race was changed to a 5 mile run. For years, the 5 mile run was a little longer than 5 miles. In 1993, the Lake Run club began organizing the event and made the 5 mile course accurate. The race has grown to approximately 500 runners.
Discounts: LRC members receive a $3 discount. Springfield Road Runners and Starved Rock members receive a $1 discount.
T-Shirt: Register by 6/18 at 12:00 noon to guarantee you get a Park 2 Park race shirt!
Bib/Shirt Pickup: Before coming to pickup, please complete your online registration (no paper registration available). Early pickup available 4:30PM-6PM on July 3rd at 305 S Linden Street in Normal., or at Fairview Park on race morning 6:00AM-6:45AM.
Parking: NO PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT FAIRVIEW PARK. There is parking available in the Illinois State University lot on Main Street just south of Fairview Park.
Aid Stations: There will be 3 water stations on course.
Awards: Award Categories: Overall Male/Female, Top 3 Male/Female in each age group - 14&Und, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. There will not be an awards ceremony. Awards will be available at the near the finish line beginning at 8:00AM.
Race Results: Results for this year are available on the results page: https://runsignup.com/Race/Park2Park/Page/RaceResults
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
86°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Normal 4ne, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Normal, IL
Population
52,908
as of 2023
Elevation
793 ft
Nearest Airport
BMI
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · 5 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 109 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Park 2 Park 5 Miler?
- Park 2 Park 5 Miler is a running race held in Normal, Illinois on July 4, 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 Park 2 Park 5 Miler?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Normal, Illinois at Fairview Park, Normal, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Park 2 Park 5 Miler?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Park 2 Park 5 Miler
Jul 4, 2026