Lincoln-Douglas 5K
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (August 8, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Lincoln-Douglas 5K takes place in Taylor Park in Freeport, Illinois, on August 7, 2027, with the 5K (3.1 miles) starting at 8 a.m., alongside a 1-mile fun run and kids' races. Runners start and finish near the Abraham Lincoln statue, and the 5K covers three loops of the park's paved road.
The course is flat and certified, built for personal bests. The kids' race series culminates in the title of “Fastest Kid in Town.” The rain location is the Family YMCA on the HCC campus.
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