Lincoln Days Railsplitter 5K and 10K

Event Overview

Come join us as we celebrate the birth and birthplace of President Abraham Lincoln!

The Lincoln Days Railsplitter 5K, 10K, and Kid's Run take place on Saturday, October 3rd at 8:15 am during the 55th Annual Lincoln Days Celebration in downtown Hodgenville, Kentucky. You are sure to find this run-through of historic Hodgenville challenging and fun, and there is a good chance Lincoln will join us that morning…..HONEST!

Race Details

• Type: Open road race with a heavy volunteer presence.
• Water Policy: All races are cupless: water refill station available for 10K runners.
• 5K Details: Starts at 8:15 am, out-and-back from downtown Hodgenville.
• 10K Details: Starts at 8:15 am, loops through Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park.

Special Notes

• Kid's Run: Dash starts at 8:20 am.
• Registration: Runners must register by September 18, 2026 to receive a bonus race t-shirt.
• No Pets: No pets are allowed on the course or in the festival area.
• Important: 10K runners need to reach the Lincoln Birthplace turnaround by 9:15 am.

Awards

• Finishers' Medal: Receive a special Honest Abe finisher's medal.
• Top Finishers: Awards for Top Two overall male & female finishers in the 5K and 10K races.
• Handcrafted Award: Given to overall male and female winners in both races.
• Ceremony: Awards ceremony on Lincoln Day’s Main Stage with a photo opportunity at the famous Lincoln Statue.

Post-Race Activities

• Entertainment: Post-race entertainment will include live music.
• Food & Drink: Various options available in downtown Hodgenville.
• Community: Consider staying for a fun post-race environment.
• Packet Pickup: Available on race morning starting at 7:15 am.

Registration Link

For more information and to register, please visit: Lincoln Days Railsplitter Run.