Races

THE 2026 LAKE RUN PERFORMANCE BUILD May 2. 4.37 Mile & 12K.This is a race build for runners who want to compete. 8 weeks of structured, performance-based training: • Threshold development• VO₂ max sessions• Race-pace workouts• Long-run progression• Taper & race execution guidance Designed for intermediate runners targeting a PR. Investment:$55 – Lake Run Club Members$65 – Non-Members Limited roster.Starts March 4th, 2026 Transform yourself into being "Race Ready" for May 2nd Lake Run! Our training programs are designed to have you prepared and ready to run the Lake Run, in either the 3 mile walk, the 4.37 mile or 12K 7.44 mile. The Lake Run is the first Saturday in May.  Our spring training program, will focus on High Intensity Interval Training,  including stretching, race strategies and Nutrition.  This 8 week training program is for both first time runners and any runner who is looking to improve race performance.  Lake Run group leaders have decades of running exper

Support the Unit 5 Educational Foundation by participating in the 5th Annual Unit 5k presented by Commerce Bank. Choose to participate in the 5k or one mile walk/run. Race will take place on cross country grass course. Sign up today and show your pride for Unit 5 schools! Bib PickupRace packet pick-up: Friday, TBDSunday (Race Day) from 1-2 pm, Maxwell ParkRegistrationPlease save yourself some time on race day and complete your registration prior to arriving on site.

Please register and pay prior to arriving at bib pickup.  Bib Pickup will take place Friday at White Oak Brewery from 4PM-6PM or on race day in the Community Commons Building on Heartland's Campus. Parking is adjacent to the building and throughout Heartland's campus. Rivian is excited to host our fourth annual 5k at Heartland Community College to benefit the Ecology Action Center and Friends of the Constitution Trail. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​At Rivian, Forever Starts Now.  And while the products are designed to promote adventure forever, Rivian is dedicated to making a difference in the communities where they live and work. The Rivian Manufacturing team supports volunteerism as a way for teams to give back, get inspired, stay involved and make a positive impact today—both in the work done and the causes supported. Normal Pride extends beyond the walls of our facilities and into the communities where Rivian employees live and work It’s a partnership and Rivian is excited to see the commu

Children ages 1-12 are invited to run on Friday evenings during the summer at NCHS (Normal Community High School). This family program by the Lake Run Club, is non-competitive and intended to help teach kids that exercising and running can be fun. Children will be grouped according to age with the younger ones (2 and under) running first (parents may run with young kids). Age groups with many children will run in several "heats" to avoid congestion and accidents. This is our 30th year of the Kids Run for Fun! Venue location will be the same as last year NCHS High School.  Walkup Registration will start at 5:30 PM at NCHS High School.   ADDRESS: 3900 East Raab Road, Normal, IL 61761  $5.00 Registration for single Friday Session. Walk Up Registration on Friday from 5:30-6:00PM.$18.00 Registration for all sessions, no T-Shirt.$25.00 Entry will cover all sessions, and T-Shirt. (Please use the runsignup link so we can pre-order T-Shirts) 2 Year olds will start promptly at 6:00 PM, f

Lake Run Club is hosting a National doughnut day run on Friday June 6th, with various start times and distances. Early Bird Doughnut 4 mile:  6:30 AM.  4 Mile run starting from Connie Link Amphitheatre to Grove Street Bakery.  Run to Grove Street for a doughnut and back for a cup of coffee after you finish your run.   Gotta get to work 2 mile: 6:45 AM 2 mile run from Keg Grove Parking to Grove Street Bakery and back. Grab a doughnut at Keg Grove and head back for a quick out and back run.  Stale Doughnut: 5:30 PM start from Keg Grove.  5K or 10K run, self timed on the trail.  Yes, we'll have a doughnut or two waiting for you when you finish.  Along with a beverage on tap at Keg Grove.

The race starts at 7AM sharp.  Course closes at 8:30AM (18:00/mile) The race originated in 1985 as the Intercity 10K. After two years the race was changed to a 5 mile run. For years, the 5 mile run was a little longer than 5 miles. In 1993, the Lake Run club began organizing the event and made the 5 mile course accurate. The race has grown to approximately 500 runners.Discounts: LRC members receive a $3 discount.  Springfield Road Runners and Starved Rock members receive a $1 discount. T-Shirt: Register by 6/18 at 12:00 noon to guarantee you get a Park 2 Park race shirt!Bib/Shirt Pickup: Before coming to pickup, please complete your online registration (no paper registration available).  Early pickup TBD, or at Fairview Park on race morning 6:00AM-6:45AM.Parking: NO PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT FAIRVIEW PARK.  There is parking available in the Illinois State University lot on Main Street just south of Fairview Park.Aid Stations: There will be 3 water stations on course.Awards: Award Categor

The “To the Max” Obstacle Challenge is a youth and family 2K course, highlighted by approximately 15 obstacles! It is managed by the Town of Normal Parks and Recreation Department. For ages 5+, we provide a large spectator area. All race participants will receive a t-shirt, participation medal and will be timed. Trophies to top-3 competitors in each competitive age group only.

All registration will be done online.  To save time, please complete your registration prior to arriving on site.Get ready to raise the banner high at the Town and Gown Hybrid 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk as a part of Homecoming. The in-person race will take off at the Student Fitness Center at 8 a.m. and go through Uptown Normal and around campus. One water stop will be set on the course, and refreshments, courtesy of the Town of Normal, will be available afterward for all run/walk participants. Check out the course to get ready to run. The Office of Sustainability will be onsite with reusable water bottles and Zero Waste Crew to make this a zero-waste event. No pets, please. Strollers welcomed. Parking is available in the School Street Parking Garage off of Beaufort. Prizes will be awarded to overall male and female winners, overall male and female wheelchair racers, and overall non-binary racer. Additional awards for the top three male and female finishers in each age division: 14 &am