9 events in Sangamon County, Illinois
From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running, cycling, triathlon, and swimming events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
Sangamon County
9 events in Sangamon County-
Sat, Apr 04, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Abe Lincoln Trail Trek 5K / 10K
Saturday, April 4
Spring comes early to the trails this year! Join us for the Abe Lincoln Trail Trek 5K/10K, now moved to April to give runners firmer footing, clearer views, and a better overall race experience after last year’s soggy conditions.
Set in scenic Carpenter Park, this trail race showcases some of Springfield’s most beautiful natural terrain. Runners will enjoy sweeping views of the Sangamon River, winding woodland trails, and peaceful river-bottom fields. Keep an eye out for deer, squirrels, and native birds as you make your way through this quietly stunning course.
Whether you choose the 5K or the 10K, expect a well-marked route with varied trail surfaces that strike the perfect balance between challenge and enjoyment—ideal for experienced trail runners and first-time trail trekkers alike.
🏅 All-American Trail Trek Series
The Abe Lincoln Trail Trek kicks off the All-American Trail Trek Series, a three-race journey celebrating iconic local trails and patriotic dates:
-
Abe Lincoln Trail Trek – April 4
-
Freedom Run – July 4
-
Washington Park Trail Trek – September 5
Register for all three races and earn:
-
☕ A commemorative All-American Trail Trek coffee mug. Click Here To See Logo
-
⌚ Automatic entry into a drawing for a Garmin Forerunner watch
🎽 Runner Perks Abe Lincoln Trail Trek
-
Race T-shirt
-
Commemorative finisher medal
-
Awards for top overall male and female finishers
-
Age group awards in 10-year brackets
Kick off trail season the right way—cooler temps, firmer trails, and a brand-new series to chase all year long. Register today and start your All-American Trail Trek journey!
-
-
Sun, Apr 12, 2026 at 3:00 PMSee full details
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!
#GetUpandGo
-
Sun, Apr 12, 2026 at 4:00 PMSee full details
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: 5/31/2026
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!
#GetUpandGo
-
Sun, Apr 12, 2026 at 4:00 PMSee full details
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.
High School: We also welcome our High School runners! Our high school students will be running a 2 mile race.
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: 5/10/2026
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
High School
Challenger
Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!
#GetUpandGo
-
Sat, May 23, 2026 at 6:00 AMSee full details
Saturday, May 23th, 2026 starting at 7:30am for the mini-biathlon
Location: Danenberger Family Vineyards
Events:
Mini-Biathlon - 1mile run - 7.5 mile bike - Starts at 7:30am
5K Run - Starts at 8:30am
Biathlon –5K run and a 15-mile bike - Starts at 8:30am
Team Biathlon – Split the Biathlon and one person runs the 5K and the other bikes the 15 miles
Packet pickup is on race day from 6:30 am to 7:15am for the mini-biathlon and reopens again after the mini-starts and is open until 8:15am on race morning.
Look for the check in tent on the southside of the Winery near Irish Road.
Parking will be on the east side of the winery. You can use the restrooms inside the winery as well as the outside porta-potties.
Safety is always a concern so remember to follow the rules of the road. Run on the left side and bike on the right side. We will have Ham Radio operators patrolling the roads and helping with local traffic if any. We don't expect to see many cars along the route because there are only a few homes out there.
Start time for the 5K is 8:30 am for all participants. The route is a flat, out and back on Irish Rd.
You are chipped timed so line up according to your intended pace and your time starts when you cross the start line. When you are finished head down to the winery for some snacks after you collect your finisher's medal. There will be some breakfast food for sale as well. So your friends and family can eat too.
Biathletes after finishing your (1M for the mini) 5K lap turn towards the bike corral near the finish line. Your transition time starts when you cross the finish line. Remember you must walk your bike out of the corral and have your helmet on before you can leave the corral. Your transition time ends and bike lap starts when you cross the start/finish line going east on Irish Road.
Full Biathlon: After completing your first loop you will be going across the finish line again so we can capture your split time. Your final time is the sum of all your laps: 5k lap; T1 is your transition time to get your bike and back out to the start/finish line, Bike lap 1 is your first 7.5 mile loop and Bike lap 2 is your second 7.5 mile loop.
We follow these rules for the transition area and bike route:
-
First come first served for positions on the bike racks in the transition area. Because of the size of the event just about any position will get you in and out quickly.
-
Keep your gear as close to your bike as possible. Using a small towel or folded larger towel to set your gear on so your stuff is visually separated from others.
-
All bikers must wear a helmet when leaving the corral area.
-
Wait until you get on the road to mount your bike.
-
No drafting other bikers (maintain 3 bike lengths from a rider in front of you). If you are going to pass, do so quickly (15 seconds) and pass on the left side.
-
Ride on the far right side of the road except to pass or avoid a road hazard.
We will have awards for top finishers and age brackets for all events.
-
-
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
*** RSVP on Facebook to our Mental Health Awareness Month concert on May 3 at The Curve Inn. Get tickets here. ***
Rock and Run for Mental Health is a live music, 5k race, 1-mile fun run/walk, food truck, and wellness vendor event for mental health! Held on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, 9 a.m. to noon at Rochester Community Park, 90 Wildrose Ln. in Rochester, Illinois.
Proceeds provide free counseling sessions to uninsured individuals and those in need.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok for the latest information! @rock4mentalhealth
See the photo highlights from previous years here.
Please note: Runsignup charges a small processing fee. Shirts and medals must be picked up at packet pickup times. Shipping not available. Registrations after 8/16/26 will not receive a hoodie and medals are while supplies last at the finish line.
-
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Ride the legacy. Celebrate the journey. Right here in Springfield.
54 Years of Tradition. 100 Years of an American Icon.
In 2026, the Capital City Century proudly celebrates its 54th year — alongside the 100th anniversary of historic Route 66.
Both are woven into the fabric of Springfield.
Hosted by the Springfield Bicycle Club, the CCC has become a cycling tradition that spans generations — families, seasoned riders, first-time cyclists, and volunteers who return year after year. Much like Route 66 itself, the CCC represents movement, connection, resilience, and the enduring spirit of the open road.
All routes begin and end at the Sherman Athletic Club, where riders roll out onto the Heritage Route 66 Multiuse Trail before heading into the scenic countryside on low-trafficked roads. It’s more than a ride — it’s a journey through the heart of Springfield’s history.
Ride Distances
-
100-Mile Century
-
66-Mile Route (a metric century + 3 miles in honor of Route 66)
-
40-Mile Route
-
20-Mile Route
Each route features a fully stocked rest stop with drinks and snacks to keep riders fueled and supported.
The Capital City Century is not a race — it’s a celebration of endurance and community. All riders receive a timing chip to track their personal accomplishment, but the real reward is crossing the finish line together.
Mechanical support will be available at the Sherman Athletic Club, and SAG drivers will be on route throughout the day to assist riders as needed — because at the CCC, no one rides alone.
After the ride, gather with fellow cyclists for a post-ride meal and one beverage of your choice (soda, beer, or wine) as we celebrate a tradition that continues to define our community.
For more than five decades, the CCC has brought riders together. For a full century, Route 66 has brought travelers through Springfield.
Looking to Volunteer?
There are many opportunities to volunteer at the Capital City Century. Volunteers receive a t-shirt and a comped entry into the 2027 Capital City Century.
-
-
Sat, Oct 03, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Come join OCI Therapy and experience the thrill of a 5K race while supporting Midwest Mission at the Rochester Community Park! Dust off your running shoes and mark your calendars for a remarkable event that combines fitness, community, and a noble cause.
On race day, join a vibrant community of participants, united in their commitment to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Exchange smiles and words of encouragement with fellow runners as you all approach the 8:00 am start time. Check-in will begin at 7:00 am by the Snack Bar/Pavilion.
Giveaways include a one of a kind OCI Therapy 5K t-shirt that commemorates your participation and support. Only those who register on or before 9/26 are guaranteed a t-shirt.
Overall and Age Bracket awards will be in 10-year brackets for both men and women participants. First place overall female and male runners will receive a gift basket, courtesy of Wellthy Juice Co., and a $25 gift card to the Springfield Running Center!
Don't want to run, but still want to support the cause? Feel free to hit the "Donate" tab! We hope to see you on race day!