SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2020 in memory of Trooper Nick Hopkins

Get ready for another amazing year at the Best Dam Run in Illinois! Lake Sara Dam Run raises money for Special Olympics.  This year, $1 from each participant will be given to the Trooper Nick Hopkins family. 
We offer 4 races & cater to the casual & competitive runner & walker.  Join friends & family at our great race! 
2020 BIG incentive is our HUGE 5 INCH MEDAL, the biggest Dam Medal in Illinois!  (See SWAG Tab)

       Registration Opens November 1!      
                      NOV-DEC             JAN-FEB              MAR 1-18            MAR 18-RACE DAY
Half Marathon       $50 w/sweatshirt             $55 w/sweatshirt        $60 w/sweatshirt      $60 w/LETR T-shirt
8 Mile Run          $35 w/tech                   $40 w/tech                   $45 w/tech                  $45 w/LETR T-shirt
5K Run & Walk   $35 w/tech                   $40 w/tech                   $45 w/tech                  $45 w/LETR T-shirt
Virtual                 $35 or $50                    $40 or $55                     $45 or $60                    Pick up or Mail

HALF MARATHON - 8 MILE 5K RUN & WALK - VIRTUAL
In Memory of Trooper Nick Hopkins

 Save $$$ with Early Registration!  
 Nov./Dec. $35/$50.  Jan./Feb. $40/$55.  March 1-18  $45/$60. Fee includes ALOTTA SWAG:  Dam Run Shirt, Bib, Timing Chip, Food & Drinks, Medal, Huggie & Water Bottle.  To guarantee SWAG, register by MARCH 18, 2020!
PARKING LIMITED.  CARPOOL if possible!  Come early in case you need shuttled.

Approximately 3,000 officers representing every branch of law enforcement across the state will carry the Flame of Hope nearly 1,500 miles, running through Illinois communities via 23 different legs (routes) to its final destination, the Opening Ceremonies of the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games in June in Normal.  
EFFINGHAM IS LEG #16!!!

2019 LSDR SPONSORS $500+

2019 LSDR SPONSORS $100+

Video compliments of Merv Gillenwater