2023 RACE DATE:  SATURDAY, APRIL 1
ONLINE REGISTRATION starts NOVEMBER 1!
Half Marathon @ 7a, 8 Mile @ 8a, 5K Run & Walk @ 9, Virtual

Get ready for another amazing year at the Best Dam Run in Illinois!
Lake Sara Dam Run raises money for Special Olympics.  RACEROSTER will donate $1 for each registrant. 
We offer 5 races & cater to the casual & competitive runner & walker.  Join friends & family at our great race! 
PARKING LIMITED.  CARPOOL if possible!
"Check out Elite Sports and Borntough for fight wear and gym wear apparel. Also, visit their sister brand Viking bags for motorcycle accessories."
 Save $$$ with Early Registration! 
Fee includes ALOTTA SWAG:  Dam Run Shirt, Bib, Timing Chip, Food & Drinks, Medal, Huggie & Water Bottle. 
To guarantee LSDR SHIRT register by February 24. 
​After February 24, you will receive a Torch Run T-shirt.

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!!!

2022 LSDR SPONSORS $500+

2022 LSDR SPONSORS $100+


Stacy  Nelson  Broker Benchmark Realty 821-9572          Wendling Farms
Flowers Insurance, Lindsay Weaber 618-283-9544           Larry Micenheimer
First State Bank of Beecher City 618-487-5161             Darrin & Stacia Braun
K & C Excavating, Kyle Austin 618-292-9125                Sav A Lot 342-3094
Meraki Parlour Spa & Skin Center 663-5351               Dunkin' Donuts 347-7183
Tree House By The Woods LLC 722-7111                  Weber Optiks 342-3838
Lickin’ My Chicken & Pullin My Pork BBQ                 Kirby Foods 347-7191
Livin’ It Up Transportation 844-24PARTY                 The Curl Bar 663-6278
Bob’s Auto & Truck Repair 618-548-1762                Effingham Equity 342-4101
Jay’s Service, Jason Dunaway 821-5297               Effingham Asphalt 342-2151
Mach I Food Shop Lake Sara 868-2013               Nutrition Wise 618-402-8347
Power Therapeutic Massage 347-0500               McMahon Recycle 821-4766
Washington Savings Bank 347-7173          The Santa Stomp – Dec. 17, 2022
Subway (4 Locations Effingham)              Joe’s Pizza & Pasta 342-9394
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2016 Video compliments of Merv Gillenwater