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Abe's Amble

Date:
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Location:
801 E Sangamon Ave
Springfield, Illinois
62702
United States
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Links:
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Tags:
3.1 Miles 6.2 Miles Run Virtual Walk

Please note: There are no refunds. If the live event cannot be held, registrations will be converted to the Virtual Race.

On the last day of the Illinois State Fair in August each year, hundreds of runners from Illinois and surrounding states take to the streets covering the fairgrounds, Lincoln Park, Oak Ridge Cemetery, and back. This challenging 10K course is USATF certified and a lot of fun! Abe's Amble also includes a 5K option in addition to the longstanding 10K distance. Register by Sunday, July 19 to guarantee a race shirt! There will be NO extra shirts ordered!!!

START FORMAT

Races will begin in a traditional mass start format. The 10K and 5K will begin at 7:30am.

PACKET PICKUP

Packet pickup will be held on Saturday August 22, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Location TBD, Springfield, IL. Look for the SRRC signs. Please come in to enjoy our little Expo! We will have several of our sponsors on hand to talk with you about their services, packets to pick up and even a pre-race photo opportunity!

If you registered by the t-shirt deadline, we will have a shirt for you! Please note you will receive the size you selected during registration. If you registered after our shirt deadline, unfortunately, you will not receive a shirt. There may be additional shirts available for those who have NOT picked up their packet (forfeited) at the start of the race. Additional race swag will be distributed with race packets on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.

Please do your best to attend the Saturday packet pickup. You are welcome to have someone else pick up your packet for you if cannot make it.

Limited race day packet pickup will be available on race day morning at the fairgrounds at 6:30-7:15 a.m.

FINISHER AREA

There will be bottled water, bananas, and other refreshments in the finisher area.

RACE RESULTS & AWARDS

Participants who opted in during the registration process will receive a text message with their time shortly after crossing the finish line.

Results will also stream live throughout the morning and be available at: http://www.ItsRaceTime.com

Award categories are 10K: Top Overall M/F and Top Masters M/F. Then Top 3 M/F in each age group (14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, .... , 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+). 5K: Top Overall M/F. Then Top 3 M/F in each age group (14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, .... , 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+).

Race results will stream live online throughout the race. Additionally, It's Race Time will be texting participants (who opted in) their results immediately upon finishing. Results will be available at https://runsignup.com/Race/AbesAmble/Page/RaceResults

Award winners will be recognized in a post-race awards ceremony after the race. Results will be linked on the Springfield Road Runners Club Facebook page after all participants have finished.

RACE MEDALS

Race medals will be provided at the finish line for those participating in the race. Medals are awarded for both the 10K and the 5K events.

VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS

YOU MAY NOT REGISTER FOR A VIRTUAL RACE UNLESS YOU ARE VOLUNTEERING ON RACE DAY! If you choose this option, the race director will be in contact with you regarding your volunteer assignment!

Run or walk your 5k/10k whenever you choose!

Beginning Monday after the race, you will be able to submit your time. Note: the link will not be available until that day. You can submit your results for 1 week following the opening date. Virtual participants will appear in the race results but are not eligible for age group awards. To submit your time, click and edit your results by name.

You are welcome to pick up your race packet on Saturday(details above). There will be no shipping any virtual or live race participants.

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