Pioneer Spirit Triathlon - Sprint, Mini, & Challenge | 5k Run

Join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026 as runners from many states and countries take in Abraham Lincoln sites during this scenic half marathon. This USATF certified course will immerse you in Lincoln history unlike any other race!

​The race starts at the Old State Capitol where Lincoln gave his famous House Divided speech. Just across the plaza from the Capitol, within the first quarter mile of the race, is the Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices. This is the only building still standing where Lincoln practiced law during in his 25-year career. Not even a mile into the race, runners go back in time for two blocks, passing by the only home Abraham Lincoln ever owned. During mile nine, runners enter Oak Ridge cemetery and are able to view Lincoln's final resting place. Mile 10 takes runners through the local city park named after the 16th president. During the final mile of the race, runners will pass by historic Union Train station directly adjacent to the Abraham Lincoln Museum and Library, which is just one block from the finish line.

​So much history in just 13.1 miles! Whether you are interested Lincoln history or not, we promise this race is well worth it!

Expo: 4pm – 8pm on Friday at the Old State Capitol - 1 N Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701. We will have some awesome vendors and sponsors this year that will be on hand with giveaways & information. ​

Friday Packet Pickup: Packet pickup will be held at the Old State Capitol - 1 N Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701 from 4-8pm on Friday.

Race Morning Packet Pickup: Will take place at the Old State Capitol from 6:30am-7:15am. This is right near the start line. We strongly recommend getting packets the night before the race. Plus, you will get to see all the exciting new vendors!

Registration closes 7:00am on race day or when sold out. You must register from your own device, there is no paper registration.

Race start time: 7:30am

Race cut off: 3 hours 30 minutes, approximately a 16 minute pace.

*Shirts and jackets are available until inventory runs out. So if your size is showing available when you register, it's yours!

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Makeup Date Information: 5/17/2026

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Pre-K 50 Yard Dash

Pre-K 75 Yard Dash

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

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Join us for a 5K Fun Run/Walk benefiting the American Heart Association, proudly sponsored by the Miss Illinois Scholarship Organization. This event is open to participants of all ages and fitness levels - whether you run, jog, or walk, every step makes a difference.

Proceeds from this event will support life - saving research, education, and advocacy efforts aimed at preventing cardiovascular disease and improving heart health. Together, we will honor the lives lost to cardiovascular disease and support survivors and their families who continue to face its challenges every day.

Come together as a community to raise awareness, celebrate strength, and resilience, and help build a future with healthier hearts for all. Lace up your shoes, wear red, and help us make an impact - one step at a time.

At registration there will be hearts to put the name of your loved one who you run/walk for. Red = Survivors; White = For loved ones we lost

Join us for the 11th Annual Run for the Rosé!

This scenic 5K run/walk takes place at the historic New Salem State Park, starting and finishing at West of Wise Winery, home to award-winning wines from their family vineyard. The course features a mix of roads and trails alongside the beautiful Sangamon River in Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site.

Cousins Maine Lobster food truck will be onsite! If wine isn’t your thing, the winery also offers cider & beer from excellent local breweries!

Registration Includes:

Chip-timed 5K run/walk

Wine tasting tickets

Wine Glass

Awards: Prizes will be awarded to

Top overall male and female finishers

Top three finishers in each age division (male/female)

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, April 18th

Race Start Time: 10:00 AM

Packet Pickup: Friday, April 17th: 12:00–5:30 PM at West of Wise Winery or Race day from 8:45–9:45 AM

Note: Due to trails, strollers are not allowed.

This event will take place rain or shine—don’t miss out!

*Day of sign-up is available at the winery, please be signed up for the race by 9:40am so we have time to put your info in the system for the chip timing. Thank you!

Half-Wits and SRRC Members are invited to a post race bRUNch party at Floyd’s Thirst Parlor/3rd Shift Kitchen to celebrate the half marathon and the start of a great running season!

This event is for any person that ran with the HalfWits and/or is a current SRRC member. Not a member, but you want to attend the brunch? No problem, join the club at SRRC.net!

Registration is free but it is mandatory as this event has a limited capacity of 80 people. Register EARLY! Registration will close once we hit 80 and walk-ins or further RSVP’s will NOT be allowed once we hit our capacity.

Start time: 9:00 am

End time: Noon

Buffet Style Menu:

-Sausage gravy with biscuits

-Thick cut hickory bacon and sausage patties

-Scrambled eggs with chives and sour cream

-Roasted breakfast potatoes with herbs and brown butter -Mixed fruits

-Biscuits/ toast with jams and butter

-Selection of breakfast pastries

-Vegetarian hash

-Coffee, juice, soft drinks (complimentary)

*Cash bar available.