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10 Best Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails in Illinois!

10 Best Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails in Illinois!

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Snowshoeing: Get Your Family Started The Easy Way

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Events Near Springfield IL

Memorial Day Fun Run

Monday, May 29, 2023 at 8:00am
Fleet Feet Decatur
Decatur, IL
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Operation Uniquecorn 5K Fun Run

Monday, May 29, 2023 at 8:00am
Jacksonville, IL
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Old Capitol Farmers' Market

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 8:00am
Springfield, IL
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Legacy of Giving 5K / 10K

Friday, Jun 2, 2023 at 5:30pm
Lincoln Park
Springfield, IL
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Lincoln Memorial Garden Trail Race 8K

Saturday, Jun 3, 2023 at 7:30am
Springfield, IL
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Donuts and Dogs 5K Fun Run/Walk

Saturday, Jun 3, 2023 at 10:00am
Springfield, IL
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Tutus and Bowties 5K/1 Mile

Saturday, Jun 10, 2023 at 8:00am
Raymond, IL
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Little Miracles 5K

Saturday, Jun 10, 2023 at 9:00am
Washington Park
Springfield, IL
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Y Ninja

Saturday, Jun 10, 2023 at 9:30am
Gus And Flora Kerasotes YMCA
Springfield, IL
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Forsyth Family Fest 5k, 1 mile, and Kids Run

Saturday, Jun 17, 2023 at 7:45am
Forsyth, IL
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Ben Black Memorial 5K

Saturday, Jun 17, 2023 at 8:00am
Springfield, IL
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DECU Glow Run 4 Boys and Girls Club

Thursday, Jun 22, 2023 at 6:00pm
Decatur, IL
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