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Abe's Amble

📍 Springfield, IL
Date
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Distance
Various
Region
Springfield
Est. Participants
Not specified
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 FORMATRaces 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-rac