Race day schedule
Everything happens at Lincoln Park. Arrive early, drop your bag, and warm up with the crowd.
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Gates & bag drop open
Lincoln Park, North Entrance
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Full marathon & wheelchair start
Wave A to Wave D, 5 minutes apart
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Half marathon start
Same start line, separate corrals
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10K & 5K fun run start
Families and walkers welcome
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Kids Dash & awards
Main stage, with live music until 1 PM
Why runners come back
The details you notice at kilometre 35 are the ones we plan hardest.
Fast, flat course
Only 38 m of total elevation gain. A certified Boston qualifier with pacers from 3:00 to 5:30.
Aid every 2.5 km
Water, electrolytes and gels at 17 stations, plus medical tents staffed by Springfield General.
Medal & finisher pack
A cast-metal finisher medal, technical tee and recovery meal waiting at the line.
Live chip timing
Friends can track your splits in real time, and your official results arrive by text within minutes.
Questions before you run
Can't find your answer? Email us at contact@example.com.
Where do I collect my race bib?
Bib pickup runs at the Race Expo, Springfield Convention Centre, on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November from 10 AM to 7 PM. Bring photo ID and your confirmation email.
Can I transfer my entry to another runner?
Yes. Transfers are free until 1 November 2026 from your runner dashboard. After that date, entries can be deferred to 2027 for a $15 fee.
Is there a minimum age?
Runners must be 18 for the full marathon, 16 for the half and 12 for the 10K. The 5K and Kids Dash are open to all ages with a guardian.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The race goes ahead in rain or cold. In the case of lightning or extreme heat, we'll send updates by text and email on race morning.
Get in touch
Questions about registration, volunteering or sponsorship? Our race office replies within one working day.
- Emailcontact@example.com
- Call+1 (000) 555-555
- Address123 Maplewood Lane Apartment 4B Springfield, IL 62704 USA