Early Registration Now Open Online
Register Now!LINCOLN CITY, IND.— The Friends of Lincoln State Park and Indiana Department of Natural Resources will co-host the 13th Mr. Lincoln’s Neighborhood 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 9:00 AM CDT at Lincoln State Park. This year’s 5K run/walk route will follow the same route as previous years, starting and ending at the Lake Lincoln Beach parking lot with the race being started by the master of ceremonies, President Lincoln himself. The route consists mostly of paved park roadways and some hiking trails. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers for 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.
“The 5K through Mr. Lincoln’s Indiana neighborhood has become an annual tradition and is a great way to start or continue a fitness habit and enjoy the outdoors at Lincoln State Park,” said Dan Wilkinson, president of the Friends of Lincoln State Park. “The 5K is an important fundraiser for our organization each year that helps fund the many projects we support at the park such as the nearly $10,000 we have provided in the past year for upgrades and improvements to Trails 1 and 3. We look forward to supporting more projects in 2023 and the 5K will kickoff those efforts,” Wilkinson said.
The early registration discount saves entrants $10 when registering by the early deadline of April 30. Interested walkers and runners may get more details, download registration forms and event flyers, or register online at the event page. 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 April 30 and $30 from May 1 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 our contact page. 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 EVENT SPONSORS!
Dubois County Tire, Freedom Bank, Holiday Foods, Ken Schaaf, Martin-Serrin Insurance, Messmer Mechanical, Price & Associates, LLC, Spencer County Bank, Spencer Industries, Jasper Lumber Company, and Lincoln Amphitheatre.
ABOUT 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 6:00 PM CT in the Nature Center. More information about Lincoln State Park and the Friends of Lincoln State Park can be found on our website 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.
