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Lincoln Memorial Garden 8K (4.97 miles) Trail Race
and Kid's Fun Run

in United States at Lincoln Memorial Garden Nature Center

Online registration for this event is closed due to the race reaching the 250 participant cap.


  • Kids Fun Run
    Starting at approximately 9:00 AM, following the completion of the 8K

    Online registration is closed for this category.



  • 8K (4.97 Mile) Trail Race (limited to 250 participants)
    You may register up to six people in a single transaction.

    Online registration is closed for this category.




Race Course

8K:
The rolling and sometimes flat course will be held on the grounds of the Lincoln Memorial Gardens, Ostermeier Prairie Center, and along Forest Ridge. The trails inside the Gardens are mostly double/triple track and the make-up of the trail is dirt, mulch, limestone, and paved roads. The course will include at least one water stop that will be passed twice for your convenience. Environmentally friendly ground markings as well as eye-level directional signs, as needed, will be displayed/ provided.

Kid's Fun Run:
The kid's fun run will be held on the Lincoln Memorial Garden's property located on the east side of East Lake Drive. The course is generally flat and will consist of running through a path cut in the prairie grass and over a bridge which spans a pond. Environmentally friendly ground markings will help direct the kids along the course.

Download the course image.

Event Shirts

8K Unisex Shirts

  • Short Sleeve[*]Fabric: 100% Microfiber Polyester[*]Style: "Contemporary Fit" meaning fit with room for movement[*]Description: Generously cut for comfort. Sizing is based on classic silhouette

Kid's Fun Run Unisex Shirts
  • Short Sleeve[*]Fabric: 100% Microfiber Polyester

Shirts are guaranteed to all entrants but some sizes may have to be back ordered and will be available for pick up at the Springfield Running Center.

Finisher's Medals/ Age Group Awards

Finisher's medals will be given to all the athletes crossing the finisher line. Age group awards will be given to the overall Male and Female, the top Male and Female in the Master's division, and to the top 1/3 or top 3 (whichever is greater) in each of the following age group categories:

  • 14 and under[*]15-19[*]20-24[*]25-29[*]30-34[*]35-39[*]40-44[*]45-49[*]50-54[*]55-59[*]60-64[*]65-69[*]70-74[*]75-79[*]80 and over

Walkers will be eligible for age group awards

Awards will not be given for the Kid's Fun Run but they can expect finisher's medals.

Packet Pickup

Friday, May 15, 2014
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU (Once inside follow the signs)
315 W. Carpenter St.
Springfield, IL 62702

Saturday, May 16, 2014
5:45 AM - 7:00 AM
Lincoln Memorial Garden (Race site)

Timing

The 8K event will be a time trial start, with the faster runners at the front, and will be utilizing tag timing. Overall & Age Group awards will be based solely on chip time. The timing device is disposable and will be located on the bib. All runners must wear their bib to be scored.

The Kid's Fun Run will not be timed.

Post Race Entertainment

As with last year's event, post race entertainment will be provided. This year, Tom Irwin, with entertain on the stage located in Cawley Meadow.

Headphone Policy

The use of personal music devices is PROHIBITED for this race. This is to ensure all participants enjoy everything that the event has to offer and for the safety of all participants.

Disclaimer

The race director(s) reserve the right to cancel, postpone, or modify the race due to adverse weather or emergency conditions that make race conditions unsafe. In the event the race is cancelled, there will be no refunds.

Race Director and Contact Info

Susan Helm
Email: susan.helm@comcast.net
Cell: (217) 502-3992

Lance Cull
Email: ltcull@aol.com
Cell: (217) 652-5651


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