LINCOLN CITY, IND.— The Friends of Lincoln State Park and Indiana Department of Natural Resources will co-host the 14th Mr. Lincoln’s Neighborhood 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9:00 AM CDT at Lincoln State Park. This year’s out-of-this-world theme is “May the Fourth Be With You.” The 5K will follow the same route as previous events, starting and ending at the Lake Lincoln Beach parking lot. 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 as well as best dressed for the “May the Fourth Be With You” theme. Random door prizes will also be awarded during the event including Indiana State Park annual passes, gift cards, gift certificates, and more.
“It’s hard to believe we are in the 14th year of this 5K through Honest Abe’s Indiana neighborhood at Lincoln State Park,” said Dan Wilkinson, president of the Friends of Lincoln State Park. “This event is an important fundraiser for our organization each year that helps fund the many projects we support at the park including nature center exhibits and trail improvements. We look forward to supporting even more events and projects in 2024 and the 5K will be an important part of those efforts,” Wilkinson said. “We also encourage everyone to have a little fun and come dressed for our other worldly ‘May the Fourth Be With You” theme for 2024.”
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 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 April 30 and $30 from May 1 until race day.
- All event participants will receive an event t-shirt while supplies last, with priority given to 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.
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.
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