Illinois State Fair Parade Run

We can't wait to see you in person at the 2024 Illinois State Fair Parade Run.  Please join us as we return to the Fairgrounds for our 33rd year running!

To GUARANTEE a shirt, you MUST register before the deadline of July 17 at 11:59 pm US/Central.

RACE PACKET PICKUP will be held on Wednesday, August 7 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, August 7 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, August 8 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 on August 7.  However, there is also a shipping option available for a $10 fee for virtual participants. You may purchase this option during registration if you want your packet shipped by mail.  Packets will be shipped AFTER the race. There is no shipping option for those participating in the live race.   

 Your 2024 State Fair Parade Run Race Directors are John Stearns & Carrie Ward- we can't wait to see you all on race day!