Dawson Lake Dash

United States flag Le Roy, Illinois, United States

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Dawson Lake Dash runsignup.com
Date 08 Aug, 2027
Races 2 distances
Entry fee $10.00 – $15.00
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Dawson Lake Dash

About the event

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.

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

Race Fees
5K early bird pricing is only $15
On 7/28 the price increases to $20
The untimed Kids Run, One Mile Walk & Puppy Prance are $10

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

Swag
Technical Tanks are available for purchase during registration through 7/27
AFTER the Technical Tank deadline - limited extras will 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. 

Adopt-A-Jogger
BACK for 2027 - the Humane Society would like to Adopt-A-Jogger for their Pups! 
Click the volunteer link to sign up to participate in the Puppy Prance with a shelter dog.
You'll get free entry into the Puppy Prance and you can still register for the main event.

Moraine View
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!

Races offered

08Aug

Kids Run, One Mile Walk and Puppy Prance

Running

Distance
1.6K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$10.00
08Aug

3.5 Mile Run/Walk

Running

Distance
5.6K
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
$15.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for August in Le Roy.

Temperature18.0° / 27.4°
Feels like18.1° / 28.1°
Sunshine hours11h 46m
Rainfall2.7 mm
Snowfall—
Wind11.0 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity75.0%
Max UV indexHigh (7.0)
Sweat lossHigh
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise06:06
Sunset19:49

About Le Roy

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Le Roy is a city in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3,512 at the 2020 census.

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