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Women's Distance Festival
July 12, 2025 - 8am
Washington Park
Springfield, Illinois
Ladies! Bring your mother, daughter, sister, other family member, colleague or friend and run or walk this beautiful two mile course through Washington Park. This race is for women and girls of all ages, whether you are a competitive runner or just plan to stroll through the park.
Strollers are welcome. Due to insurance liability restrictions, please note pets are NOT permitted in the live race.
*PLEASE SEE RUN SIGN UP TO CONFIRM THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Springfield/WomensDistance
KEY IMPORTANT NOTES!
1. Registration closes at 7:45 AM on race day.
2. Race shirt guarantee deadline for all participants is June 18, 2025; additional swag is available to the first 300 at curbside packet pickup while supplies last.
3. All participants will start at 8AM!
4. Please note: There are no refunds. If the live race cannot be held as planned, all registrants will be converted to the Virtual Race option.
FINISHER AREA
There will be bottled water, bananas, and snacks in the finisher area.
RACE RESULTS & AWARDS
Participants who opted in during the registration process will receive a text message with their time shortly after crossing the finish line.
Results will also stream live throughout the morning and be available at: http://www.ItsRaceTime.com
Award categories are Overall, Masters, 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-75 and 80+.
Award winners will be announced in an awards ceremony immediately following the race. Results will be posted on the Springfield Road Runners Club Facebook page after all participants have finished.
***NEW THIS YEAR- VIRTUAL OPTION IS AVAILABLE ONLY FOR RACE DAY VOLUNTEERS***
Run or walk your two miles wherever you choose!
Beginning on race day you will be able to submit your time (the link is not available until that day.)
To submit your virtual time, go this results page and click on this years results.
https://runsignup.com/Race/WomensDistance/Page/RaceResults
By your name, click EDIT TIME. Virtual participants will appear in the race results but are not eligible for age group awards.
Race packets for virtual participants will be available for free curbside pickup. However, there is also a shipping option available for a $10 fee for virtual participants. You may purchase this option during registration if you want your packet shipped by mail. Packets will be shipped AFTER the race. There is no shipping option for those participating in the live race.
KIDS' FUN RUN
The Kids' Fun Run will be held immediately following the live 2-mile race and will start at the top of the hill near the finish line. This is an untimed event for children age 12 and under. All participants in the kids' fun run will receive a medal and treat bag at the finish line.
Contact: cward1818@gmail.com
Race Directos: Carrie Ward and Melissa Wiseman
