This is Central Illinois' premier road race on the last day of the Illinois State Fair in August! The 10K runs through the fairgrounds, Lincoln Park and Oak Ridge Cemetery in this challenging, but great course.

Abe's Amble is on Sunday August 17, 2025. It includes the following events: 10K, 5K, 10k-Virtual, and 5k - Virtual.

Be sure to follow the Abe's Amble 10K/5K Race and the Springfield Road Runners Club on Facebook for updates. Also, look for emails to registered participants during the week leading up to the race.

Abe's Amble 2025 On the last day of the Illinois State Fair in August each year, hundreds of runners from Illinois and surrounding states take to the streets covering the fairgrounds, Lincoln Park, Oak Ridge Cemetery and back. This challenging 10K course is USATF certified. There is also a certified 5K course option.

Following is the complete list of SRRC Points Series Races* and Participation Series Races. Note: race dates/times are subject to change. Please verify with the race website or registration page. Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon*# # denotes Abe's 50K Throwdown run.

On the last day of the Illinois State Fair in August each year, hundreds of runners from Illinois and surrounding states take to the streets covering the fairgrounds, Lincoln Park, Oak Ridge Cemetery, and back. This challenging 10K course is USATF certified and a lot of fun!

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Aug 19, 2023 · On Sunday, hundreds of runners from Illinois and surrounding states will trek through Springfield’s state fairgrounds, Lincoln Park, Oak Ridge Cemetery, and back to the fair again. Abe’s Amble is an annual tradition at the State Fair, and the 10K course is certified by USATrack and Field and begins at 7:30 a.m.

This exciting event marks the final day of the Illinois State Fair and invites hundreds of runners from across Illinois and neighboring states to tackle a scenic and challenging 10K course, certified by USATF. For those looking for a shorter distance, a fun 5K option is also available.

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