Races Half marathon · Springfield, USA
Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon
Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon is a rolling half marathon in Springfield, USA, held each April. A loop from the Old State Capitol past Lincoln's home, Oak Ridge Cemetery and Lincoln Park, finishing near Union Station. Race reports describe the early miles as easier and some short hills late on. Early to mid April in Springfield is cool and changeable, typically 3 to 16°C at race time, with some chance of rain. Springfield's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
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When
April
next: Saturday 10 April 2027
Course
rolling
Half marathon
Conditions
Early to mid April in Springfield is cool and changeable, typically 3 to 16°C at race time, with some chance of rain.
Racing this course well
A loop from the Old State Capitol past Lincoln's home, Oak Ridge Cemetery and Lincoln Park, finishing near Union Station. Race reports describe the early miles as easier and some short hills late on.
Springfield's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- From $80, rising in steps to $95 on race week (2027 race)
Official Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Saturday 10 April 2027
- Start time
- 07:30
- Time limit
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- Pacers
- Pace groups from 1:30 to 3:30
The course in numbers
The route passes the Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices in the first quarter mile, Lincoln's tomb at mile 9 and Lincoln Park at mile 10, then finishes beside the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
- Layout
- Loop
- Surface
- Paved road, partly open to traffic
- Course status
- USATF certified
Worth knowing
- The start and finish are at the Old State Capitol, where Lincoln gave his House Divided speech.
- Members of the Springfield Road Runners Club and Decatur Running Club get $5 off entry.
Pick your goal for Springfield
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
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Asked often
- When is the Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon?
- The next Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon is on Saturday 10 April 2027 in Springfield, USA. It is held each April.
- Is the Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon course flat?
- A loop from the Old State Capitol past Lincoln's home, Oak Ridge Cemetery and Lincoln Park, finishing near Union Station. Race reports describe the early miles as easier and some short hills late on.
- How do I enter the Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: From $80, rising in steps to $95 on race week (2027 race).
- How should I train for the Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon's profile and the April weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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