LAKE SARA DAM RUN
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON MONDAY, MARCH 30 AT MIDNIGHT!
Registration will be Available Friday Night, April 3 from 4-7P at the Pavilion by the Dam.
PLUS 1 Hour before Race Time on Saturday Morning!
RACE START TIMES!
HALF MARATHON - 7:00 A.M.
8 MILE RUN - 8:00 A.M.
5K RUN/WALK - 9:00 A.M.
DAM SWAG - 4" Medal for First 450, Sublimated Shirt & Jacket are no longer available BUT Late Registrations will receive an LSDR Reflective Vest.
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HUGE 4" medal! Biggest Dam Medal in IL! | HALF MARATHON FULL ZIP JACKET Deadline 3/8/26 | 5K Walk/Run/8 Mile Shirt Deadline 3/1/26 |
GET READY FOR ANOTHER AMAZING YEAR The Best "DAM" Run in Illinois!
The main goal of the Lake Sara Dam Run is raising money for Effingham County, Sigel, Neoga & Arcola athletes with intellectual disabilities. This year we're also donating to local individuals with cancer related illnesses.
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 & family to have some fun at our great race tradition!
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.
FOR MORE SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
Interested in sponsoring the best "Dam" run in Illinois? Follow this link for more info:
THANK YOU TO RACE ROSTER FOR DONATING $1 PER REGISTRANT BACK!
Race Roster has continued to donate back to our Athletes for several years!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Half Marathon NO SWAG Closed
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$46.05Nov 25 - Mar 30
8 Mile NO SWAG Closed
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$51.50Nov 25 - Mar 30
5K Run NO SWAG Closed
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$46.05Nov 25 - Mar 30
5K Walk NO SWAG Closed
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$56.95Nov 25 - Mar 30
Contact information
- Event contact
- Ruth Rhodes
- Phone
- 217-254-9178
- Website
- Visit website


