Lake Sara Dam Run
Get ready for another amazing year at the best "Dam" run in "ILLINOIS"!
Lake Sara Dam Run raises money for local athletes with intellectual disabilities.
We offer a Half Marathon, 8 Mile, and 5K Run/Walk, both in-person and virtually, and cater to the casual and competitive runner or walker. Join with friends and family to have extra fun at our great race tradition!
Special Olympics Oath:
"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."
Our swag
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From a quarter zip sweatshirt, to a sublimated duo-tone tech long-sleeve, we've got swag for all tastes. Plus look at that 4" medal! |
Register before March 1st to guarantee a custom Dam Run swag design!
As of March 1, style choice availability changes and participants can only receive a LSDR T-Shirt, if available.
Thank You to our Registration Company, Race Roster, for donating $1 per registrant back!
Biggest team
Get a team of 10 or more together and request a $5 discount code for each of your team members.
The Biggest Team winner will be announced March 15, so sign up early!
Each team member will receive a Dam Run special gift.
Start times on April 5
HALF MARATHON - 7:00 A.M.
8 MILE RUN - 8:00 A.M.
5K RUN/WALK - 9:00 A.M.
Sponsorship information
Interested in sponsoring the best "Dam" run in Illinois? Follow this link for more info:
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Run/Walk includes Law Enforcement Torch Run Shirt or Hat Closed
Online registration closed-
Starts 9 a.m. Includes choice of free swag, while medals are first come first serve.
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$35.00Dec 1 – Dec 31
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$40.00Jan 1 – Mar 2
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$45.00Mar 3 – Mar 31
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8 Mile, includes Law Enforcement Torch Run Shirt or Hat Closed
Online registration closed-
Starts 8 a.m. Includes choice of free swag, while medals are first come first serve.
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$40.00Dec 1 – Dec 31
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$45.00Jan 1 – Mar 2
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$50.00Mar 3 – Mar 31
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Half Marathon includes Law Enforcement Torch Run Shirt or Hat Closed
Online registration closed-
Starts 7 a.m. Includes choice of free swag and guaranteed medal.
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$50.00Dec 1 – Dec 31
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$55.00Jan 1 – Mar 2
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$60.00Mar 3 – Mar 31
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Ruth Rhodes
- Phone
- 217-254-9178
- Website
- Visit website