From the Organizer
Run for Honor – 5K for Freedom
Join us for Run for Honor a 5K for Freedom, a meaningful community event where every step helps honor our nation’s heroes. This timed 5K (3.1 miles) is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, whether you’re chasing a personal best or enjoying a walk with friends and family.
All proceeds benefit the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight, helping local veterans travel to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at the memorials built in their honor. Whether you’re running for fitness, walking for fun, or participating to honor those who served, Run for Honor is about community, remembrance, and moving forward together.
Sunday, September 27th
Lincoln Park, Springfield IL
Race Start: 9:00 AM
Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)
Run or Walk: All paces welcome
Registration Includes:
Packet Pick-up:
We will have on-site packet pick up from 7:15am-845am. Show up a little early for pre-race snacks and Donuts provided by Mel-O-Cream!
Additonal Information:
Parking - Main parking will be available at Nelson Center. We will have the Race Start and staging area barricaded off. Course maps and race route images shared on our FB page (link below).
Restrooms - Available at staging area and inside Nelson Center
Sponsor Spotlight
We are currently working with local businesses to be able to provide additional race swag! If you’d like the opportunity or know a business who would like to partner with us- please send us a message!
Lace up, show up, and help us carry their honor—one mile at a time.
Visit our FB Page to stay up to date on information and share your participation!
Events
Weather
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
74°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Springfield #2, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
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.
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Run for Honor
Sep 27, 2026