Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon

Event Details

Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025

Location: 1 E Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL, 62701, US

Course Information

• Half Marathon: 13.1 Miles, Prices: $70.00 - $75.00 - $80.00 - $85.00 - $90.00
• Virtual RACE DAY volunteer ONLY: 13.1 Miles, Prices: $40.00 - $35.00 - $40.00

Registration

Registration closes on April 3, 2025, or when sold out. No registration will be available on the race day. Ensure you register by February 22nd to guarantee a race shirt.

Race Experience

Participants will start at the Old State Capitol, where Lincoln delivered his famous House Divided speech. The course takes runners past historic sites, including the Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices and Lincoln's only home. Runners will also visit Oak Ridge Cemetery to view Lincoln's resting place and finish near the Abraham Lincoln Museum and Library.

Expo and Packet Pickup

Expo will be held from 4pm – 8pm on the Friday before the race at the President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, located at 701 E Adams St, Springfield, IL 62701.

Packet pickup takes place during the Expo and on race morning from 6:30 am to 7:15 am. We strongly recommend picking up packets the night before the race.