# Run for Honor

- **When:** Sat, Sep 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- **Where:** 1605 N 5th St, Springfield, IL, 62702
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-200392-run-for-honor

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Springfield/RunForHonor?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

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 and abilities 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.
Overall male/female prizes
Participants will be entered to win prizes
MORE

Packet Pick-up:

We will have on-site packet pick up from 7:15am-8:45am. Show up a little early for pre-race snacks and Donuts! 

Additional Information:

On-Site registration:       If you need to register the morning of, please show up at 8am to give us time to get you registered!

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
Anvil & Forge
Supplement Superstore
Wellthy Juice Co
SMTD
Memorial Health
Texas Roadhouse
Chick-fil-a
Portillos
Hyvee
Raising Canes
Trae Covington State Farm
Inspiratlb

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

 

If you cannot participate in the race but still want to Volunteer or Donate, please send a message!

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-200392-run-for-honor](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200392-run-for-honor) — data from Run This (runthis.run).