Lake Sara Dam Run

APR
4
2026
Lake Sara Dam Run on April 4, 2026 in Effingham offers in-person and virtual Half Marathon, 8 mile and 5K run or walk options, race apparel and medals, and fundraising for local Special Olympic athletes and people affected by cancer.
Sat 4 Apr 2026
13 miles 8 miles 5 kilometers

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Lake Sara Dam Run

Lake Sara Dam Run is scheduled for April 4, 2026 at Lake Sara Dam in Effingham, Illinois. The event is organized as both in-person and virtual options and lists multiple distance choices for runners and walkers.

Distances offered:

  • Half Marathon
  • 8 Mile
  • 5K Run or Walk

The event includes event apparel and awards. The Half Marathon entry includes a Dam Run full zip jacket. The 5K, 8 Mile, and 5K Walk entries include a Dam Run shirt. A 4 inch finish medal is part of the event swag and virtual participants receive a guaranteed medal by mail.

The main fundraising purpose is to support Effingham County, Sigel, Neoga and Arcola athletes with intellectual disabilities. This year donations also support local individuals with cancer related illnesses. The listing shows a fundraising program with a stated goal and a current amount raised, and it records a participant count for the event.

Teams are supported with a team discount option for groups of ten or more and a Biggest Team recognition. Registrations made before March 1 are noted as guaranteeing a custom Dam Run jacket or shirt; registrations after that date do not guarantee those items. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

13 mi
Half Marathon
8 mi
8 Mile Run
5 km
Virtual 5k Run/walk
5 km
5k Run/walk
Virtual 8 Mile
Virtual Half Marathon