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Get Your Engines (and Legs) Revved Up!
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of historic Route 66 by hitting the pavement at the 5th Annual Route 66 Mother Road 5K Foot Race on Sunday, September 27, 2026 in downtown Springfield. Packet pickup and start line is on the northeast corner of Old State Capitol Plaza.
This isn’t just a race—it’s an experience. You’ll run the streets alongside the iconic classic cars of the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival, soaking in the sights, sounds, and nostalgia of America’s most famous highway.
All participants earn cool Route 66–themed swag, including a finisher medal, event T-shirt, and more.
Race Day Details
Packet Pickup: Race morning, 6:30–7:20 AM
Start Time: 7:30 AM
5K Course: 3 loops
1-Mile Course: 1 loop
We’re proud to partner with the producers of the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival (September 25–27) to bring this signature race to the heart of the celebration.
Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female finishers, along with top finishers in five-year age brackets.
Run for Honor – 5K for Freedom
Join us for Run for Honor a 5K for Freedom, a meaningful community event where every step helps honor our nation’s heroes. This timed 5K (3.1 miles) is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, whether you’re chasing a personal best or enjoying a walk with friends and family.
All proceeds benefit the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight, helping local veterans travel to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at the memorials built in their honor. Whether you’re running for fitness, walking for fun, or participating to honor those who served, Run for Honor is about community, remembrance, and moving forward together.
Sunday, September 27th
Lincoln Park, Springfield IL
Race Start: 9:00 AM
Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)
Run or Walk: All paces welcome
Registration Includes:
Pre AND Post-race snacks
Drinks
Prizes
Every finisher will receive a one-of-a-kind finisher medal
Top finishers in each age group will receive an additional award medal.
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Packet Pick-up:
We will have on-site packet pick up from 7:15am-845am. Show up a little early for pre-race snacks and Donuts provided by Mel-O-Cream!
Additonal Information:
Parking - Main parking will be available at Nelson Center. We will have the Race Start and staging area barricaded off. Course maps and race route images shared on our FB page (link below).
Restrooms - Available at staging area and inside Nelson Center
Sponsor Spotlight
Scheels
Springfield Running Center
OrangeTheory
Mel O Cream
Fit & Savage
Wellthy Juice Co
We are currently working with local businesses to be able to provide additional race swag! If you’d like the opportunity or know a business who would like to partner with us- please send us a message!
Lace up, show up, and help us carry their honor—one mile at a time.
Visit our FB Page to stay up to date on information and share your participation!
Run for Honor | Facebook
Life;Story is Centerstone’s national walk/run for suicide prevention, bringing communities together across Illinois, Tennessee, and Florida for a day of hope, healing, and connection.
Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome—from seasoned runners to families with strollers, toddlers in the kids’ races, and pups on leashes. Whether you join us in person or virtually, you’ll be part of a meaningful experience that uplifts those impacted by suicide and celebrates the courage it takes to keep going.
The semicolon in Life;Story symbolizes a pause—not an ending—and reflects the belief that every person’s story has more ahead. This event carries that spirit forward with a supportive, energizing atmosphere filled with community vendors, mental health resources, free giveaways, and crowd-favorite perks like an event T‑shirt, finisher medal, and our curated Spotify playlist.
Proceeds from Life;Story help Centerstone provide mental health and addiction services for individuals with limited or no resources. By participating, you’re helping save lives, strengthening your community, and reminding others that their story matters—and that it’s far from over.
A $5 discount is available to 1st Responders using promo code, 1STRESPONDER5, and to Military/Veterans using promo code MILITARY5.
3rd ANNUAL
HOPE FEST 5K WALK/RUN
& KID’S FUN RUN
Registration Table Opens 9:00 A.M.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th, 2026 (RAIN OR SHINE)
Beginning on the Grounds of Community of Faith Church, Marion, IL
Registration Begins @9:00 A.M., Pre-Event Gathering & Briefing @ 9:55 A.M., Event Starts @10:00 A.M.
All proceeds benefit the Herrin House of Hope & Hands of Hope Foundation’s Operations in Herrin, including our Meal program, Thrift Store, Food Distribution Ctr., Children’s Summer Feeding Program, AmeriCorps Job Training Program, GED Program in Partnership with J.A. Logan and our future Phase 2 plans to launch the new Hope Food Distribution Ctr, Hope Community Wellness GAP Clinic & Hope Emergency Shelter.
TIME SCHEDULE:
9:00-9:55 A.M. – REGISTRATION OPENS
9:55 A.M. – PRE-WALK/RUN GATHERING & BRIEFING
10:00 A.M. – 5K RUN START
10:01 A.M. – 5K WALK START
10:40 A.M. – ½ Mile KID’S FUN RUN BRIEFING
10:45 A.M. – ½ Mile KID’S FUN RUN START
PACKETS AVAILABLE ON SITE:
9:00 A.M. TILL 9:55 A.M. ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th, 2026 at Race Site
REGISTRATION: (Fee includes Hope Fest 5K T-Shirt* & Free Hope Fest Race Day Wristband for Admission for you to enjoy Hope Fest after the Race)
$25 – 5K Pre-Paid on Runsignup.com (*Guaranteed 5K T-Shirt) or Can Pay On-site Day of the Race (*As Supplies are Available)
$15 – KID’S FUN RUN – REGISTRATION OPEN TILL 9:55 A.M. DAY OF THE RACE
**Pre-registered Hope Fest 5K by Noon on Wednesday, September 3 on our Runsignup.com or by mail to receive the Guaranteed 5K T-Shirt. On-site Day of the Race Registration will receive the 5K Shirt as supplies are available.
LOCATION:
On the Grounds of COMMUNITY OF FAITH CHURCH, 5208 Meadowland Pkwy, Marion, IL 62959 (Near the Airport 300 Yds on the SE corner off Rt #13 & #148)
RACE STARTS AND FINISHES IN THE SAME GENERAL AREA.
COURSE:
VERY FLAT, FAST, ALL ASPHALT or CONCRETE COURSE.
AWARDS:
9 & UNDER, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & OVER
THE TOP 3 WALKERS WILL RECEIVE AWARDS (MALE / FEMALE)
KID’S ½ MILE FUN RUN (AGES 10 & UNDER): SPECIAL AWARDS TO THE TOP THREE KID'S FUN RUN FINISHERS
EACH KID'S FUN RUN FINISHER RECEIVES A FINISHER’S AWARD.
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.