Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon
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Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon
The Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon is a USATF certified half marathon of 13.1 miles held in historic Springfield, Illinois on April 10, 2027. The course starts and finishes at the Old State Capitol and passes multiple Abraham Lincoln sites, offering a route with concentrated historical landmarks.
Within the first quarter mile runners pass the Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices. Under a mile into the race the course passes the only home Abraham Lincoln ever owned. Around mile nine the route enters Oak Ridge Cemetery where runners can view Lincoln's final resting place. Mile ten goes through Lincoln Park, and during the final mile the course passes Union Station and the Abraham Lincoln Museum and Library, which lies one block from the finish line.
Logistics noted by the organizer include packet pickup at the Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon Runners Fair Presented by Scheels on the Friday before the race at 3801 S MacArthur Blvd, and race morning packet pickup at the Old State Capitol. The Runners Fair features running shoe brands, fitness vendors, and sponsors. Registration opens November 1st and remains available through the Runsignup site until registration closes.
Additional race policies include a minimum age of 12 with parent or guardian permission and waiver, a time limit of 3 hours 30 minutes with a required minimum pace of 16 minutes per mile, no refunds, no gear check, and no dogs allowed. All finishers receive a medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
