Dawson Lake Dash
Moraine View State Park, LeRoy
Sunday, August 18, 2024
Kids Run, One Mile Walk and Puppy Prance: 8:00am Start
3.5 Mile Run: 8:30am Start
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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. All race proceeds will be donated to the Humane Society of Central Illinois. Runners, walkers, kids and pups are invited to participate.
Race fees
Earlybird Registration through 8/7 $30.00 - includes technical unisex tank top
Earlybird Lake Run Club Member through 8/7 $28.00 - includes technical unisex tank top
Registration 8/8 - 8/18 $25.00 - no race shirt
Lake Run Club Member 8/8 - 8/18 $23.00 - no race shirt
Kids Run, One Mile Walk or Puppy Prance $10.00 - does not include a race shirt
Awards
Awards for overall male and female winners and 1st - 5th place men and women in the following ten year age groups:
9 and under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over
Additional Information
- Bib and t-shirt pick-up is available at Fleet Feet Bloomington during regular store hours on Saturday, August 17. Race day registration and bib pick-up will be at Moraine View on Sunday from 7:00 - 8:30 am.
- The GPS race address is 27374 E 900 North Rd, Le Roy, IL 61752. Turn right on the main park loop and follow the signs to the concession area/restaurant. After the race the park is a lovely place to spend the rest of your day - click here to learn more about Moraine View.
- Race will be chip timed by Shazam Racing - runners will have a chip start and chip finish time.
- This year's race will run in the REVERSE direction from the previous year!
- This event is open to walkers - we just ask that you complete the race within one hour.
- Course will be open to park traffic.
- Shirts are only guaranteed to all participants registered by August 7. We will not order any extras but will offer a price discount for not receiving a shirt. By only ordering enough shirts for pre-registered runners we ensure a bigger donation to our charity.
- The Race Director may delay or cancel the event if the conditions on race day are unsafe or if given a directive by the State or County. In the event of a cancellation we will offer a partial refund or the opportunity to donate your race fee to the Humane Society of Central Illinois.
- Race questions? Contact Julie Howell at 309-808-3220 or email julie@fleetfeetbloomington.com
Thank you to our 2024 Race Sponsors
AXIS 360 Commercial Real Estate Specialists
CertaPro Painters of Central IL
Farrell's Extreme Bodyshaping - Bloomington
Keg Grove Brewing Company
Mike's Collision Center
Moraine View Restaurant and Kayak Rental
Ultra Physical Therapy
Course Map
Click here for 2023 race results
Click here for 2021 race results
Click here for 2020 race results
Click here for 2019 race results
Click here for 2018 race results
Click here for 2017 race results
Click here for 2016 race results
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