# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Run for Honor
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 🇺🇸 Run for Honor – 5K for Freedom 🇺🇸

https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Springfield/RunForHonor  to sign up. 

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 welcome
🌧️ or ☀️

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 receive an additional medal
MORE

Packet Pick up:
We will have on-site packet pick up from 7:15am-845am. Show up a little early for pre-race snacks and Donuts provided by Mel-O-Cream! 

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 available.

Restrooms:
Available at staging area and inside Nelson Center
 
Sponsor Spotlight:
Scheels
Springfield Running Center
OrangeTheory
Mel O Cream
Fit & Savage
Wellthy Juice Co

We are currently working with local businesses to be able to provide additional race swag! If you’d like the opportunity or know a business who would like to partner with us- please send us a message!

Lace up, show up, and help us carry their honor—one mile at a time.

https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Springfield/RunForHonor  to sign up.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springfield/run-for-honor/200029757064454
- **Event Categories**: sports, nonprofit, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 203

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029757064454?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=springfield-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Springfield
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Lincoln Park
- **lat**: 39.826404548597
- **long**: -89.65027288508
- **full address**: Lincoln Park, 1969 N 5th St, Springfield, IL 62702, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Run for Honor
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Run for Honor being held?
  - **A:** Run for Honor takes place on Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am at Lincoln Park, 1969 N 5th St, Springfield, IL 62702, United States.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Run for Honor is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Springfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 200+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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