Walk in McLean County, Illinois | 2026-2027

February Frosty Fifty [runsignup.com]
Sun, Feb 01, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Description
It's Fleet Feet Bloomington vs. Fleet Feet Decatur in a showdown for the traveling trophy and bragging rights.

How It Works

The 50 miles between the two stores is your official running/walking goal...
It's Fleet Feet Bloomington vs. Fleet Feet Decatur in a showdown for the traveling trophy and bragging rights.

How It Works

The 50 miles between the two stores is your official running/walking goal for the month of February. Every mile you run (or walk) will be credited to the store of your choice. Which store has the most loyal customers, the best runners (or walkers), and are willing to help their team earn some serious street cred?! Click here to join the Challenge Facebook Group and follow along with the smack talk: www.facebook.com/groups/februaryfrostyfifty/

Sweet Swag

All participants earn a MiiR Everywhere water bottle! Bottles will be available for pick-up at your local store the first or second week of February (we'll let you know when they arrive). The winning store gets a trophy (and bragging rights). We will have a post-challenge run and celebration - stay tuned for more details.

Submitting Your Miles - Tracking Your Store's Progress

An important part of this Challenge is submitting the distance you run each week. Beginning Thursday, February 5th you will be able to log your miles. There is a spot to register your miles for each week:
- Week 1: Feb 1 - 7
- Week 2: Feb 8 - 14
- Week 3: Feb 15 - 21
- Week 4: Feb 22 - 28
Click here to Log Miles: https://runsignup.com/Race/FrostyFifty/Page/Results

50 miles is the monthly goal. If you run more than 50 record those too!!!

The miles for this challenge are running/walking miles. You may not count all day step totals, but can only count miles specifically targeted for running/walking that could be logged with a start and end on a fitness device.

The challenge ends on February 28 but you can log miles until 11:59 pm on March 2. Don't forget to log your miles - every single mile counts!

The Frosty Fifty is our local challenge, but Fleet Feet is also hosting a Nationwide Share The Run Strava Challenge in February. You can use the same miles to complete both challenges. Click here for more info.

Past Results

Decatur 3 wins (2021, 2022, 2023) | Bloomington 2 wins (2024, 2025)

https://runsignup.com/Race/FrostyFifty/Page/Results

Be sure to support your favorite local running store!

http://fleetfeetbloomington.com/

http://fleetfeetdecaturil.com/
50 Miles Run Walk
McLean County, Illinois, 61705, United States
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The Lake Run [runsignup.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sat, May 02, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Description
- 2026 Race Theme will be "International Harry Potter Day" which is observed May 2nd.
- International Harry Potter Day was officially declared by David Cameron, the Prime Minister of Britain at the...
- 2026 Race Theme will be "International Harry Potter Day" which is observed May 2nd.
- International Harry Potter Day was officially declared by David Cameron, the Prime Minister of Britain at the time, in 2012. It is designated to be on the 2nd of May, the day Harry Potter defeated Lord Voldemort during the Battle of Hogwarts, and the day that the Battle of Hogwarts and the Second Wizarding War ended.
- Two new categories, fastest witch, wizard or muggle. Costumes required. Along with no-time, no-shirt option.
- The first Lake Run, a loop around Lake Bloomington, was held in 1982 and had 224 finishers. The race became an annual event, added a shorter loop and continues to grow each year. In addition to the standard age group classifications, the race has footpounder classes for men over 220 lb and women over 190 lb, as well as footpounder light: 190-219 lb (men) and 150lb - 179lb (women).
- You can choose from the 12K which is 7.44 miles in length, 4.37 Mile, or 3 Mile Walk, each have chip timing and race results posted live during the event.
- Post race food.
- Post Party is back at Green Gables outdoor beer garden !! Each participant over the age of 21 will receive a free beer of choice from various craft and domestic beers offered on race day. Non-Alcoholic Athletic Brewing beer will be available at this events post party.
- Over the years, the Lake Run has celebrated various holidays and festive events that fall on the same day as the Lake Run, including "May the 4th be with you, Star Wars Theme", Cinco De Mayo, etc.
- Need to register before 4/23/2026 to receive a Lake Run T-Shirt in your size.
- 2026 Partial Proceeds TBD
12K and 3 Mile Walk Will Start at 8:30 AM

4.37 Mile Inner Loop will start at 9:00 AM.
3 Miles 4.37 Miles 12k Run Walk
17485 E 2500 Rd N, McLean County, Illinois, 61748, United States
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Downs Freedom Run [runsignup.com]
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Description

Join us the Saturday BEFORE the 4th, for a fun morning with friends! Gun start at 8:00AM.

New to the Downs Freedom Run? Enjoy one of the flattest 5k courses in the area, with a route that runs...

Join us the Saturday BEFORE the 4th, for a fun morning with friends! Gun start at 8:00AM.

New to the Downs Freedom Run? Enjoy one of the flattest 5k courses in the area, with a route that runs through our community with cheering spectators to greet you along the way. Get festive and be ready to have a fun morning - this is one you don’t want to miss! We will finish the 5k and 1 mile walk course with a lap around the high school track.

As always, any Downs Freedom Run proceeds are re-invested in the local community. Over the years we have installed a new drinking fountain/water bottle refill station at Dooley Park; provided grants to local, small businesses struggling from Covid-19 impacts; supported the Downs 4th of July celebration; as well as provided support for other causes that help our village. We'd love to share miles with you and support the community together!

Must register by June 13th to be guaranteed a shirt.

Awards: Overall M/F Winner and Top 3 M/F in each age group (14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+)

1 Miles 3.1 Miles Run Walk
505 E. Washington, McLean County, Illinois, 61736, United States
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Run Your Bass Off [runsignup.com]
Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 7:30 AM

Description

We hope you will join us for our annual 5k Run/Walk event supporting the Olympia Bass Fishing Team! Our youth fishing team travels all over the state competing in tournaments in the Fall and Spring....

We hope you will join us for our annual 5k Run/Walk event supporting the Olympia Bass Fishing Team! Our youth fishing team travels all over the state competing in tournaments in the Fall and Spring. We are dedicated to teaching our young anglers the joys of fishing and promoting teamwork and sportsmanship. Your support will help with tournament fees, travel expenses, and equipment needs.

Following the race, be sure to stick around and enjoy the rest of Stanford’s Good Old Days Festival.

Festival activities include: food/ craft vendors and live music at the park, parade, car show, pool games, pony rides, petting zoo, and foam party. The evening will conclude with a grand fireworks display. Full schedule and details about the festival can be found on their Facebook page.

Awards: Top M/F Overall and Top M/F in each age group: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Race Day Checkin Opens at 6AM

Shirts guaranteed if you register by June 30th.

1 Miles 3.1 Miles Run Walk
203 N Blackstone Ave, McLean County, Illinois, 61774, United States
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Dawson Lake Dash [fleetfeetbloomington.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sun, Aug 02, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Description

The Dawson Lake Dash is a 3.5 mile road race around the rolling hills of Dawson Lake in scenic Moraine View State Park in LeRoy, Illinois.

Runners, walkers, kids and pups are invited to participate....

The Dawson Lake Dash is a 3.5 mile road race around the rolling hills of Dawson Lake in scenic Moraine View State Park in LeRoy, Illinois.

Runners, walkers, kids and pups are invited to participate.

Kids Run, One Mile Walk and Puppy Prance: 8:00am Start

3.5 Mile Run: 8:30am Start

Technical Tanks are available for purchase during registration through 7/17 -

AFTER the Technical Tank deadline - any extras will be available for CASH PURCHASE on race day

Race Info

The race takes place at Tipton Park (2405 General Electric Road, Bloomington) and is an out and back on Constitution Trail. The Kids One Mile Run starts at 5:30 pm and the 5K starts at 6:00 pm.

Race Fees

5K early bird pricing is only $15! On 7/17 the price increases to $20. The untimed Kids Run, One Mile Walk & Puppy Prance is $10.

Bib Pickup

Bib and t-shirt pick-up is available at Fleet Feet Bloomington during regular store hours on Saturday. Race day registration and bib pick-up will be at Moraine View on Sunday from 7:00 - 8:30 am.

Swag

Technical tanks are only guaranteed to participants who purchase a tank during registration through 7/16. A very limited quantity of extra technical tanks may be available for $20 CASH PURCHASE on race day

Help Us Give Back

All race proceeds will be donated to the Humane Society of Central Illinois.

Volunteer

We need lots of volunteers to help make our events a success. Click the volunteer link to sign up to help or share this information with your friends and family.

1 Miles 3.5 Miles Run Trail Walk
27374 E 900 North Rd, McLean County, Illinois, 61752, United States
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Get Your 6.6 on Route 66! [coreofmclean.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Description

CORE of McLean, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is holding our annual 6.6k (4.1-mile) run/walk to benefit the community of McLean, IL.

This point-to-point 6.6k/4.1-mile run/walk starts in Funks...

CORE of McLean, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is holding our annual 6.6k (4.1-mile) run/walk to benefit the community of McLean, IL.

This point-to-point 6.6k/4.1-mile run/walk starts in Funks Grove (shuttle service is provided from McLean to Funks Grove), with participants running or walking on the Mother Road herself to our new park under the old water tower in McLean, which was funded by previous proceeds from this event. This race has become a much-anticipated must-do for many—join us in having a great time raising money for our community!

4.1 Miles Run Walk
McLean County, Illinois, 61754, United States
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6 walking events in McLean County, Illinois

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