Mr. Lincoln’s Neighborhood Returns on May 8
Early Registration Now Open Online
LINCOLN CITY, IND.— The Friends of Lincoln State Park and Indiana Department of Natural Resources will co-host the 11th Mr. Lincoln’s Neighborhood 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 8 at 9:00 a.m. CDT in Lincoln State Park. This year’s 5K run/walk route will once again start and end at the Lake Lincoln Beach parking lot. The route will consist of the paved park roadways and some hiking trails. Prizes will be awarded to the first place male and female finishers for both adults and kids under 16. Random door prizes will also be awarded during the event including Indiana State Park annual passes, gift cards, gift certificates, and more.
“We are very excited to be bringing back Mr. Lincoln’s Neighborhood 5K after having to cancel the 2020 event due to COVID. Based upon improving conditions and the outdoor nature of this event, we are confident we can conduct a safe and fun 5K. Our 5K through Mr. Lincoln’s Indiana neighborhood is a perfect way for people of all ages to start or continue a fitness habit and enjoy the natural beauty Lincoln State Park offers. The 5K also supports the many projects and events we do at the park through our Friends group. Even with COVID limitations in 2020, we were able to provide funds to repair the fishing pier, purchase all new park message boards, a raccoon mount for the Nature Center, and to sponsor an outdoor music performance at the beach. We are looking forward to supporting more projects and events in 2021 and the 5K will be the kickoff to those efforts.”
Dan Wilkinson, President of the Friends of Lincoln State Park.
The early registration discount saves entrants $10 when registering by the early deadline of May 1. Interested walkers and runners may get more details, download registration forms and event flyers, or register online at lspfriends.com. Completed registration forms can also be sent with a check or money order made payable to Friends of Lincoln State Park, PO Box 601, Chrisney, Indiana, 47611.
- The early registration fee is $20 per person registering on or before May 1 and $30 from May 2 until race day.
- All event participants will receive an event t-shirt while supplies last, with t-shirts guaranteed for early registrants. Registration forms are also available at the Lincoln State Park office.
- The registration fee does not include the $7 in-state or $9 out-of-state per car gate fee to enter Lincoln State Park.
- All proceeds will benefit Friends of Lincoln State Park to support special projects and events at Lincoln State Park.
For more information regarding the 5K run/walk, participants may call the Lincoln State Park office at (812) 937-4710 or visit lspfriends.com. Lincoln State Park is located 5 miles west of Santa Claus, Indiana on State Road 162 in Lincoln City across the highway from Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Event sponsors as of the date of release: Dubois County Tire, Holiday Foods, Lincoln Amphitheatre, Messmer Mechanical, Spencer Industries, Price & Associates, LLC, Julie E. Schmitt Tax & Accounting Service, Martin-Serrin Insurance, Spencer County Bank, Uebelhor & Sons, Universal Design Associates, Thermwood Corporation, Pro-Rehab and Freedom Bank.
ABOUT THE FRIENDS OF LINCOLN STATE PARK
Formed in June 2004, the Friends of Lincoln State Park is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide volunteer and financial support for events and projects within Lincoln State Park which includes Col. William Jones Home. The organization has invested over $100,000 toward projects and activities at Lincoln State Park since its inception. Membership in the Friends of Lincoln State Park starts at $25 with varying levels of membership. Membership is open to everyone and all are invited to attend monthly meetings held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Nature Center. More information about Lincoln State Park and the Friends of Lincoln State Park can be found by visiting www.lspfriends.com where visitors can get information about membership, activities and events, membership information, sign up to receive a monthly newsletter, and learn about the history contained within the park.
