2026 Event Info
Event Date
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Check-in/Late
Registration
Beginning 8:00 AM CDT
Check-in/
Start Location
Beach Parking Lot
Race Start Time
9:00 AM CDT
Cost
$25 through May 1 / $30 on race day (park entrance fee not included)
Registration
By mail or online. Early registration discount ends May 1. Online registration ends at 7PM CDT on May 1.
Event Sponsors (to date)
Rocket Travel Center - TA Express of Dale; Waupaca Foundry; Messmer Mechanical; Hilltop Veterinary Services; Lincoln Country Recycling; Martin-Serrin Insurance; John's Tractor Service; Spencer Industries; Universal Design; Lincoln Amphitheatre; Santa's Toys; Spencer County Bank; Freedom Bank
Course Route
Course will be similar to past events, but there may be course changes due to the dam repair project
Past Results
2025 Results
Additional Info
Paper Registration Form
| 2026 Event Info | |
|---|---|
| Event Date | Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
| Check-in/Late Registration | Beginning 8:00 AM CDT |
| Check-in/ Start Location | Beach Parking Lot |
| Race Start Time | 9:00 AM CDT |
| Cost | $25 through May 1 / $30 on race day (park entrance fee not included) |
| Registration | By mail or online. Early registration discount ends May 1. Online registration ends at 7PM CDT on May 1. |
| Event Sponsors (to date) | Rocket Travel Center - TA Express of Dale; Waupaca Foundry; Messmer Mechanical; Hilltop Veterinary Services; Lincoln Country Recycling; Martin-Serrin Insurance; John's Tractor Service; Spencer Industries; Universal Design; Lincoln Amphitheatre; Santa's Toys; Spencer County Bank; Freedom Bank |
| Course Route | Course will be similar to past events, but there may be course changes due to the dam repair project |
| Past Results | 2025 Results |
| Additional Info | Paper Registration Form |
The 16th Mr. Lincoln’s Neighborhood 5K Run/Walk is May 2, 2026! This moderate course will traverse paved roads and some hiking trails in the park. For past participants, please note there may be a change to the course due to the repair work on the dam.
- Event t-shirts available only while supplies last with priority given to prepaid registrants.
- Prizes awarded to the first place male and female finishers for adults and for kids under 16.
- Random door prizes donated by area businesses and organizations will also be awarded including gift cards, gift certificates, Indiana State Park Annual passes, and more!
*The park entrance fee of $7 per Indiana vehicle or $9 per out-of-state vehicle will be in effect and is not included in the registration fee.
MAIL-IN AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Although we recommend online registrations, you can print, complete and mail the paper registration form with check or money order to the address on the form or bring it with you on race day. Event shirts are only available while supplies last with prepaid registrants given priority.
ONLINE REGISTRATION (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
****Please read the instructions carefully before proceeding to make sure your registration is properly submitted****
To register easily online, fill out the information in the form below, then click or tap submit. When your form is successfully completed, you will be taken to our online payment page. You will also receive a confirmation email with a summary of your registration information and a link to the payment page. Your registration is not complete until you submit both the registration form and the fee payment. If you are submitting multiple registrations, you can submit one payment for your total fees. It is not necessary to submit the payments individually. Return to race details here.
Questions? Contact us.
