23rd Annual 5K, One-Mile Fun Run and Kids Races Saturday, August 8th, 2026 at 8 a.m. (5K start at 8:15 a.m.) LOCATION Taylor Park, 900 East Stephenson Street , Freeport, IL 61032 Starting and ending near the statue of Abraham Lincoln, the Debater. *Back up location The Family YMCA on HCC Campus The Lincoln-Douglas 5K, One-Mile Fun Run and Kids Races combine a fun, fast, and competitive 5K race with a fun run and series of kids races that ultimately crowns the "Fastest Kid in Town." The course consists of three loops around the historic paved road inside Taylor Park – a 5K (3.1 miles), wheel-measured, certified course that is flat and fast designed to help you achieve a personal best. A one mile fun run involves one loop of the 5k course. For more information and course maps, visit www.lincoln-douglas5k.com
3.11 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.11 Miles | $25.00 | Dec 30 | Aug 4 |
| $35.00 | Aug 4 | Aug 8 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 69 | 35:19 | 19:18 |
| 2024 | 72 | 30:48 | 18:02 |
| 2023 | 76 | 29:52 | 17:37 |
| 2022 | 45 | 27:51 | 17:57 |
| 2021 | 57 | 28:13 | 16:29 |
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