Walk in Normal, Illinois | 2026-2027

Spring HIIT Training- Lake Run Club [runsignup.com]
Wed, Mar 04, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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THE 2026 LAKE RUN PERFORMANCE BUILD

May 2. 4.37 Mile & 12K.

This is a race build for runners who want to compete.

8 weeks of structured, performance-based training:

• Threshold development

• VO₂ max...

THE 2026 LAKE RUN PERFORMANCE BUILD

May 2. 4.37 Mile & 12K.

This is a race build for runners who want to compete.

8 weeks of structured, performance-based training:

• Threshold development

• VO₂ max sessions

• Race-pace workouts

• Long-run progression

• Taper & race execution guidance

Designed for intermediate runners targeting a PR.

Investment:

$55 – Lake Run Club Members

$65 – Non-Members

Limited roster.

Starts March 4th, 2026

Transform yourself into being "Race Ready" for May 2nd Lake Run!

Our training programs are designed to have you prepared and ready to run the Lake Run, in either the 3 mile walk, the 4.37 mile or 12K 7.44 mile. The Lake Run is the first Saturday in May. Our spring training program, will focus on High Intensity Interval Training, including stretching, race strategies and Nutrition.

This 8 week training program is for both first time runners and any runner who is looking to improve race performance. Lake Run group leaders have decades of running experience, frequent top age group competitors. Participants can expect high short burst intensity sessions each week.

We have many repeat participants who come back year after year. Lake Run Club training programs have been decades in the making. Enjoy the weekly group runs and all of the perks and program flexibility including a T-Shirt, entry into the May Lake Run and refreshments each week.

Some runners will "make it their own" running at a steady pace and just use the training to maintain a current level of fitness. As the weeks go by, there will be a steady progression in intensity at your comfort level. Runners with a good running base, will start with a higher intensity level.

While multiple leaders will be present at each session. Leaders' roles will include: check in/out, guiding group warm-up/cool-down stretches, lead course runner and follow-up runner(s). Leaders will be able to guide you in your running questions or concerns during warm-up or after the run. We will send out electronic education regarding a variety of running topics throughout the program.

2026 DATES

Program Dates & Times: March 4th 5:30 PM

Runs will meet weekly on Wednesdays at 5:30pm and on designated Saturdays at 8:30am. (Depending on our volunteer and group leader availability)

Where: Meeting at 305 S Linden Normal (same building as Vogue Dental). Our weekly run locations may change based on availability of local running tracks, where speed workouts will be conducted. Those runners who are performance oriented will have more of their workouts at running tracks, where 400-1200 meter workouts will be conducted.

If you are not a member, please consider joining first!

https://runsignup.com/joinlakerunclub

Fees:

LRC Member $50 early, $60 on Feb 15 (discount applied at checkout) - includes free Lake Run entry

LRC non member $65 early, $80 on Feb 15 includes free Lake Run entry No T-shirt options are available at registration as well.

Register online at: https://runsignup.com/lrchiit

Never ran the Lake Run before? Read more about the Lake Run

Run Walk
305 S Linden, Normal, Illinois, 61748, United States
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Unit 5K [runsignup.com]
Sun, May 03, 2026 at 2:00 PM

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Support the Unit 5 Educational Foundation by participating in the 5th Annual Unit 5k presented by Commerce Bank. Choose to participate in the 5k or one mile walk/run. Race will take place on cross...

Support the Unit 5 Educational Foundation by participating in the 5th Annual Unit 5k presented by Commerce Bank. Choose to participate in the 5k or one mile walk/run. Race will take place on cross country grass course. Sign up today and show your pride for Unit 5 schools!

Bib Pickup

Race packet pick-up:

Friday, TBD

Sunday (Race Day) from 1-2 pm, Maxwell Park

Registration

Please save yourself some time on race day and complete your registration prior to arriving on site.

1 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk
Normal, Illinois, 61761, United States
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Lake Run Club Kids Run For Fun Summer Series [runsignup.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
Fri, Jun 05, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Children ages 1-12 are invited to run on Friday evenings during the summer at NCHS (Normal Community High School). This family program by the Lake Run Club, is non-competitive and intended to help...
Children ages 1-12 are invited to run on Friday evenings during the summer at NCHS (Normal Community High School). This family program by the Lake Run Club, is non-competitive and intended to help teach kids that exercising and running can be fun. Children will be grouped according to age with the younger ones (2 and under) running first (parents may run with young kids). Age groups with many children will run in several "heats" to avoid congestion and accidents. This is our 30th year of the Kids Run for Fun!

Venue location will be the same as last year NCHS High School.

Walkup Registration will start at 5:30 PM at NCHS High School. ADDRESS: 3900 East Raab Road, Normal, IL 61761
- $5.00 Registration for single Friday Session. Walk Up Registration on Friday from 5:30-6:00PM.
- $18.00 Registration for all sessions, no T-Shirt.
- $25.00 Entry will cover all sessions, and T-Shirt. (Please use the runsignup link so we can pre-order T-Shirts)
2 Year olds will start promptly at 6:00 PM, followed by 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9-11, 12+ open mile run. Timing clocks will be onsite to view finish times.
Kids Run Walk
3900 East Raab Road, Normal, Illinois, 61761, United States
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Illinois State University Homecoming Town and Gown 5K [runsignup.com]
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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All registration will be done online. To save time, please complete your registration prior to arriving on site.

Get ready to raise the banner high at the Town and Gown Hybrid 5K and 1-Mile Fun...

All registration will be done online. To save time, please complete your registration prior to arriving on site.

Get ready to raise the banner high at the Town and Gown Hybrid 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk as a part of Homecoming. The in-person race will take off at the Student Fitness Center at 8 a.m. and go through Uptown Normal and around campus. One water stop will be set on the course, and refreshments, courtesy of the Town of Normal, will be available afterward for all run/walk participants. Check out the course to get ready to run.

The Office of Sustainability will be onsite with reusable water bottles and Zero Waste Crew to make this a zero-waste event. No pets, please. Strollers welcomed. Parking is available in the School Street Parking Garage off of Beaufort. Prizes will be awarded to overall male and female winners, overall male and female wheelchair racers, and overall non-binary racer. Additional awards for the top three male and female finishers in each age division: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over.

This year’s registration cost is $20 for all ages and races. Five dollars of each registration will support the Marian H. Dean Scholarship. Online registration is available until 7:45 a.m. on race day. To guarantee a shirt, racers must register by midnight on September 16.

Packet pick-up is Friday (day before the race) in the Kasten Room at the Alumni Center or Saturday (race day_ from 7–7:45 a.m. at the Student Fitness Center (347 S. University).

Virtual runners will receive a confirmation email in the following weeks after registering, including a bib to print, further instructions, and a link to submit race time. Shirts will be mailed. All participants are encouraged to run on race day sporting their Redbird gear, but you can finish anytime before the date.

1 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Virtual Walk Wheelchair
347 S University St, Normal, Illinois, 61761, United States
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