Lincoln Memorial Garden Trail Race 8K

Lincoln Memorial Garden Trail Race 8K

The latest edition of the Lincoln Memorial Garden 8K Trail Race and associated Kids Fun Run in Springfield, Illinois is scheduled to be held on Saturday May 22, 2027. Eight kilometers (4.97 miles) of trails – with the course entirely situated within the Garden - will test runners’ stamina over the scenic trails and pathways of the historic Garden, along the trails next to Lake Springfield, and throughout the Ostermeier Prairie Center grounds.

Participant Feedback

• Well-Marked Course: “The course was well laid out and marked, the staff was very helpful, and the snacks and drinks after were very welcomed.”
• Enjoyable Experience: “Thanks for the great race. I really enjoyed it!”
• Clear Navigation: “This was one of the best marked trails I have ever been on. There wasn’t a chance anyone could get lost on that course.”
• Positive Reception: “You made a lot of runners happy bringing this race back and doing such an amazing job with it.”

Kids Fun Run

And, not to be left out, the kids can enjoy a Fun Run around the pond at the Cawley Meadow.

Registration Information

• Opening Date: Online registration will open on February 1, 2027.
• 8K Details: Early Registration is $32: $37 after April 6, 2027 plus a variable signup fee.
• No Manual Registration: You will need to register on your own phone/computer: there will be no manual registration or on-site computers for registration at packet pickup or on race day.
• Participant Limit: Registration is open to a maximum of 300 participants. Each participant receives a shirt and a wooden medallion at race finish.

Race Details

• Race Date: Saturday May 22, 2027 (No rain date is scheduled and there are no refunds available for this race).
• 8K Start Time: 7:30 a.m.
• Kids Fun Run Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
• Registration Site: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Springfield/LincolnMemorialGarden

Packet Pickup

• Pickup Times: Friday from 4-6 p.m. at the Springfield Running Center, 2943 W. White Oaks Drive, Springfield.
• Race-Day Pickup: At LMG starting at 6:30 a.m.
• No-Spike Race: The 8K is a no-spike race – the start/finish area is sidewalk and porous pavement.
• Course Conditions: The bulk of the course is wood-chipped trails, fine-chip gravel trails, and grass trails.

Awards

Awards for the 8K will be given to the winning man, woman, and non-binary finishers along with the first finishing man and woman Masters runners (40 and over). These race winners and Masters winners will also receive a $50 gift card to the Springfield Running Center. Awards will also be presented to the second finishing non-binary runner and to the top three men and top three women finishers in various age groups.

Special Project

Would you be willing to add a donation to your registration fee for a Special Project? Thanks to these extra donations, LMG has purchased a spotting scope and tripod for wildlife viewing, an audio system for the bird feeder area, and shade material for an enlarged covered stage area.

Website

For more information, please visit the LMG website: https://lincolnmemorialgarden.org/

Thank You

Thank you for your participation and support of Lincoln Memorial Garden!