Illinois · 3.5 Miles · 1 Mile
Dawson Lake Dash
Dawson Lake Dash is a 3.5 Miles and 1 Mile event held in Le Roy, Illinois. It was last held on August 2, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Le Roy, IL
Race details
- Last held
- August 2, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Le Roy, Illinois
- Distances
- 3.5 Miles, 1 Mile
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- fleetfeetbloomington.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 8:30 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Dawson Lake Dash
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. New this year: All participants will receive a finisher's DOG-tag for each race 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 7/21 the price increases to $20 The untimed Kids Run, One Mile Walk & Puppy Pranc…
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Dawson Lake Dash: common questions
- When is the Dawson Lake Dash?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Dawson Lake Dash held?
- In Le Roy, Illinois.
- What distances does the Dawson Lake Dash offer?
- 3.5 Miles and 1 Mile.
- How do I register for the Dawson Lake Dash?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Dawson Lake Dash?
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed. Listed fee for the longest distance, $20 (from runsignup.com, checked October 19, 2026).
- What time does the Dawson Lake Dash start?
- 8:30 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Dawson Lake Dash?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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