Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon
Where the 2027 race is now
- Registration openRegister for 2027
- Race daySaturday, April 10, 2027
- ResultsPosted here as soon as the timer has them
- Race day
- Apr 10, 2027 Saturday
- Distance
- 13.1 mi Half marathon
- Entry
- Open Open entry
- Boston qualifier
- n/a
- Live tracking
- Not yet Shown here race week
Quick facts
- Starts and finishes at the Old State Capitol in downtown Springfield.
- Passes Lincoln's home, his law office and his tomb in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
- USATF-certified course with a 3-hour 30-minute time limit.
- Organized by the Springfield Road Runners Club.
Course
The USATF-certified course leaves the Old State Capitol plaza, passes the Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices in the first quarter mile and runs two blocks past the Lincoln Home before mile one. Runners enter Oak Ridge Cemetery and pass Lincoln's tomb during mile nine, then go through Lincoln Park in mile 10.
The final mile passes Union Station beside the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum before the finish back at the Old State Capitol. The race starts at 7:30 a.m. and has a 3-hour 30-minute cutoff, about a 16-minute-mile pace.
About the Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon
The Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon is organized by the Springfield Road Runners Club and built around the city's Abraham Lincoln sites. The race starts and finishes at the Old State Capitol, where Lincoln gave his House Divided speech.
A runners fair and packet pickup run the evening before at Scheels, with limited race-morning pickup near the start. Registration closes on race morning or when the field sells out, and there is no paper entry.
Past Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday, April 10, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Saturday, April 11, 2026 | Results available | Open results |
| 2025 | — | Results available | Open results |
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Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon FAQ
When is the Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon?
The 2027 Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon is on Saturday, April 10, 2027.
Is registration open for the 2027 Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon?
Registration for the 2027 Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon is open (checked November 9, 2026). View the official registration details at runsignup.com.
How do I track a runner in the Lincoln Presidential Half 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 Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon results?
The 2026 results and earlier years are linked on the Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon results page.
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