Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon

🏃‍♂️ Race Registration

• Important Dates: Registration closes Thursday April 3rd, 2025 or when sold out. There is no registration after this time, and no registration on race day.
• Shirt Guarantee: The deadline to be guaranteed a shirt w/ your registration is February 22nd, so be sure to register before then!

📅 Race Day Details

• Date: Join us on the first Saturday of April as runners from many states and countries take in Abraham Lincoln sites during this scenic half marathon.
• Course Certification: This USATF certified course will immerse you in Lincoln history unlike any other race!

🏛️ Historic Landmarks

• Start Location: The race starts at the Old State Capitol where Lincoln gave his famous House Divided speech.
• Historic Sites: Within the first quarter mile of the race, near the Capitol, is the Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices, where Lincoln practiced law.
• Mile Highlights: During mile nine, runners enter Oak Ridge Cemetery to view Lincoln's final resting place, and mile 10 takes runners through a park named after him.
• Finish Line: Runners will pass by the historic Union Train station next to the Abraham Lincoln Museum and Library, just one block from the finish line.

🧳 Expo and Packet Pickup

• Expo Time: 4pm – 8pm on Friday at the President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, located at 701 E Adams St, Springfield, IL 62701.
• Vendors: We will have some awesome vendors and sponsors this year that will be on hand with giveaways & information.
• Packet Pickup: Packet pickup will be held at the Expo from 4-8pm on Friday AND from 6:30am-7:15am on race morning.
• Recommendation: We strongly recommend getting packets the night before the race to see all the exciting new vendors!

🎉 Conclusion

• Race Experience: So much history in just 13.1 miles!
• For Everyone: Whether you are interested in Lincoln history or not, we promise this race is well worth it!

🔗 More Information

• Official Race Link: Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon