Memorial Day Salute at Springdale Cemetery
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Memorial Day Salute at Springdale Cemetery
The Memorial Day Salute at Springdale Cemetery is a community running event held at Glen Oak Park, North Prospect Road, Peoria, IL, on May 25, 2026. The event offers two distances and raises funds to benefit veterans and the Illinois Valley Fuller Center for Housing. It is listed as the 9th annual edition and is part of the Peoria Holiday Race Series. Timing and scoring are provided by ShaZam Racing.
The event includes:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Run/Walk (untimed)
The first 200 registrants receive a race packet, and shirts are available while supplies last. Packet pickup is scheduled the Friday before the event at RC Outfitters and on race day at Lower Glen Oak Park. Parking is available at Woodruff Career & Technical Center, 1800 NE Perry Ave, Peoria.
Awards are given for overall top male and female in the 5K by gun time, overall veteran awards, and age group winners by net time across standard age brackets. A prize of $100 is listed for the most patriotic outfit. The event page lists registration options and pricing tiers for the distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
