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Dawson Lake Dash

Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 8:30 AM CDT

Location
Le Roy, IL
27374 E 900 North Rd, 61752
Type
RUN

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At a glance

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  • For a Cause
  • Family Friendly

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Distances & registration

2 options

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  • 1 Miles

    Sun, Aug 2, 8:00 AM CDT · From $11.60

    Opens Feb 28, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Aug 1, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT

  • 3.5 Miles

    Sun, Aug 2, 8:30 AM CDT · From $16.90

    Opens Feb 28, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Jul 18, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

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Easygoing

Rolling road course

  • Rolling area

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The course

From the organizer

The Dawson Lake Dash is a 3.5 mile road race around the rolling hills of Dawson Lake in scenic Moraine View State Park in LeRoy, Illinois.

Runners, walkers, kids and pups are invited to participate.

Kids Run, One Mile Walk and Puppy Prance: 8:00am Start 3.5 Mile Run: 8:30am Start

Technical Tanks are available for purchase during registration through 7/17 - AFTER the Technical Tank deadline - any extras will be available for CASH PURCHASE on race day

Race Info The race takes place at Tipton Park (2405 General Electric Road, Bloomington) and is an out and back on Constitution Trail.  The Kids One Mile Run starts at 5:30 pm and the 5K starts at 6:00 pm.

Race Fees 5K early bird pricing is only $15!  On 7/17 the price increases to $20.  The untimed Kids Run, One Mile Walk & Puppy Prance is $10.

Bib Pickup Bib and t-shirt pick-up is available at Fleet Feet Bloomington during regular store hours on Saturday.  Race day registration and bib pick-up will be at Moraine View on Sunday from 7:00 - 8:30 am.

Swag Technical tanks are only guaranteed to participants who purchase a tank during registration through 7/16. A very limited quantity of extra technical tanks may be available for $20 CASH PURCHASE on race day

Help Us Give Back All race proceeds will be donated to the Humane Society of Central Illinois.

Volunteer We need lots of volunteers to help make our events a success.  Click the volunteer link to sign up to help or share this information with your friends and family.

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