Thursday, Aug 7, 2025 at 5:00pm
We can't wait to see you at the 2025 Illinois State Fair Parade Run. The 34th annual Parade Run will be one you don't want to miss. Please join us as we return to the Fairgrounds for our 34th year running!
This two mile course starts inside the Illinois State Fairgrounds and heads out the front gate along the parade route. Parade watchers line the route and cheer you on!
To GUARANTEE a shirt, you MUST register before the deadline of July 15 at 11:59 pm US/Central.
RACE PACKET PICKUP will be held on Wednesday, August 6 2025 from 3:30-6:00 p.m. at the Springfield Running Center, 2943 West White Oaks Drive, Springfield, IL. You are welcome to have someone else pick up your packet for you if cannot make it to packet pickup. You must attend packet pickup on Wednesday, August 9 to receive a free admission ticket to enter the fairgrounds.
Limited RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP will be held at the fairgrounds in the Village of Cultures on Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 3:30-4:45 p.m. Please note participants attending race day packet pickup will be responsible for paying admission to enter the fairgrounds.
