Lake Sara Dam Run 5K, 8 Mile & Half Marathon

The Neoga Days 5K Run/Walk is back!! The race will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026 and will start in front of the Neoga Community Center. The 5K race start is 7:30 AM. We would like to bring the Neoga Days 5K back with a bang for the start of "Sweet Summertime".

All participants will receive:

• A one-of-a-kind 2026 Neoga Days t-shirt

• A race bib with chip timing.

• Post race awards for overall and age groups

• Post race snacks and drinks

• The guaranteed t-shirt cutoff date is May 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Please be registered by this date to guarantee you will receive a race shirt!

• EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION is $25 - prices go up to $30 after Saturday, May 23, 2026. Get registered early and save!

• Race Day registration available at event $30.

• Packet pickup and Race Day registration opens 6:30 am to 7:15 am.

We look forward to seeing you on May 30, 2026!

Proceeds will be used to help fund activities at Neoga Days; as well as, the community and school support that Neoga Days provides.

The Lytle Park Tri returns on the Fourth of July with newly re-mapped courses and the addition of a standalone 5K, making this the biggest and most flexible version of the event to date.

The Sprint Triathlon features an outdoor pool swim, eliminating open-water guesswork and making this an ideal first triathlon while still delivering a competitive race for seasoned athletes. The updated bike and run courses are designed to be straightforward and efficient, allowing racers to focus on performance, not navigation.

Alongside the Sprint Triathlon, the new 5K Run gives runners a chance to be part of race day without committing to all three disciplines. Sprint Triathlon relay teams are also available, making this a great option for friends, families, or coworkers who want to race together.

Kick off your Independence Day by racing in the morning and celebrating the rest of the day. Whether you’re chasing a podium, completing your first triathlon, or starting July 4 with a fast 5K, the Lytle Park Tri is a strong, no-nonsense way to celebrate.

More details, including course maps and race-day logistics, will be posted as the event approaches.

The Tom Short 5k course is run on the beautiful General Dacey Trail, in Shelbyville, Illinois's Forest Park. This race is very unique, challenging and competitive!

Some of the areas elite athletes from colleges and high schools come to take on the difficult course and break the course record set in 2018, a time of 15:29! It's a great race for spectators as you can see the runners from many locations and cheer them on as they finish the race - creating an awesome atmosphere!

Finishing in the Top 10 at the Tom Short 5K is a huge accomplishment and if you do, you will receive an additional Tom Short Race Shirt with your place on it!

If you like being a part of a team, we have an option for team cross country scoring. Form a team of five runners and sign-up on race day for the team competition. After the race has finished we take each of your individual places and add them up for a total team score. We have a Male, Female & Mixed Team Division. The winners of each group will go home with a plaque!

Our post race refreshments are what we are known for and they are FANTASTIC!!!

Popsicles - Chocolate Bars - Chocolate Milk - Cookies - Granola Bars - Fruit - And More!

The refreshments are one of the ways to celebrate a great run and after the awards have been handed out, head to the Shelbyville Family Aquatic Center where we continue the celebration with a post race party at the pool. All participants and their families are welcome to join us and we also host a "BIG SPLASH" event for all ages! If, in your age group, you have the biggest splash, you will win a pair of Tom Short Race Shorts!

The Tom Short 5K Race is one of our favorite events of the year and we want you to be a part of it! We hope to see you on the Trail!

Step into Halloween weekend with a Friday‑night run through historic Vandalia as the Spirits Run Illinois Adventure Series brings its Halloween Eve 5K to The Copper Penny. This twilight event blends small‑town charm, spooky season energy, and the warm glow of one of Vandalia’s favorite local spots.

Runners and walkers will start and finish at The Copper Penny, heading out on a clean, safe 5K route that winds through the heart of Vandalia. Expect crisp fall air, porch lights flickering on, and just enough Halloween atmosphere to set the tone for the weekend.

Every registration includes:

A county‑specific finisher medal designed for Fayette County

A Spirits Run shirt featuring this event’s Halloween Eve theme

A runner cup for your post‑race celebration

Your Fayette County stamp for the Illinois Adventure Series

Entry into the Copper Penny post‑run gathering

Costumes are encouraged but not required—whether you show up as a ghost, a ghoul, or just yourself, you’ll be part of a festive night run that kicks off Halloween in true Spirits Run style.

Join us for a fun, spirited evening as we celebrate Fayette County, local community, and the magic of Halloween Eve at The Copper Penny.