⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (July 4, 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
Park 2 Park is a 5-mile race (8 km) in Normal, held on July 4, 2027, starting at 7:00 a.m. First run in 1985 as the Intercity 10K, the event became a 5-miler organized by the Lake Run Club in 1993 and now draws around 500 runners.
Discounts are available for certain club members, and early registrants receive a T-shirt, with the option to pick up their bib and shirt before race day. The course has three aid stations, and awards go to the overall winners and the top finishers in each age group.
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Races nearby
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