Honest Abe Trail Marathon
Where the 2027 race is now
- RegistrationStatus not confirmed yet
- Race daySunday, September 19, 2027
- ResultsPosted here as soon as the timer has them
- Race day
- Sep 19, 2027 Sunday
- Distance
- 26.2 mi Marathon
- Entry
- Unconfirmed Not verified yet
- Boston qualifier
- Unconfirmed
- Live tracking
- Not yet Shown here race week
Quick facts
- Three laps of a loop around Lincoln State Park
- About 2,500 feet of total climbing
- Seven-hour limit, third loop must start by five hours
- All proceeds support Lincoln State Park
- No registration cap
Course
The marathon is three laps of a loop that circles the park, mostly double-track with some gravel and a few road crossings. It starts near the Lincoln Amphitheatre and has rolling hills with a couple of notable climbs.
Aid stations sit at the start/finish and at the midpoint of the loop. Runners have seven hours and must begin the third loop within five.
About the Honest Abe Trail Marathon
The Honest Abe Trail Run started in 2009 as a volunteer effort and has been put on by the Friends of Lincoln State Park since 2022. All proceeds go to the park, where they have paid for tree planting and trail work.
The event offers a marathon, a 14K and a 5K, and there is no registration cap for any distance.
Past Honest Abe Trail Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, September 19, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 | Results available | Open results |
| 2025 | — | Results available | Open results |
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Honest Abe Trail Marathon FAQ
When is the Honest Abe Trail Marathon?
The 2027 Honest Abe Trail Marathon is on Sunday, September 19, 2027.
How do I track a runner in the Honest Abe Trail Marathon?
Most races publish tracking in race week. Marathon Scout links the official tracker on this page during race week, once the race or its timing provider publishes it.
Where can I find the Honest Abe Trail Marathon results?
The 2026 results and earlier years are linked on the Honest Abe Trail Marathon results page.
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