Lincoln Memorial Garden Trail Race 8K

2023 Lincoln Memorial Garden 8K Trail Race and Fun Run!

After our successful return in 2022, the eighth edition of the Lincoln Memorial Garden (LMG) 8K Trail Race in Springfield, Illinois is scheduled to be held on Saturday June 3, 2023.  Eight kilometers (4.97 miles) of trails – with the course entirely situated within the Garden - will test runners’ stamina over the scenic trails and pathways of the historic Garden, along the trails next to Lake Springfield, and throughout the Ostermeier Prairie Center grounds.  And, not to be left out, the kids can enjoy a Fun Run around the pond at the Cawley Meadow. 

Race Particulars  

Race Date:  Saturday June 3, 2023 

8K Start Time:  7:30 a.m.       

Kids Fun Run Start Time:  9:00 a.m.

Course Map

Awards for the 8K will be given to the winning male and female finishers, to the first finishing male and female Masters runners (40 and over), and then to the top three men and top three women finishers in the following age groups:  19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over.  The winning male and female runners and the first finishing male and female Masters runners will also receive $50 gift cards from the Springfield Running Center (Thank you Tracy!). 

Location: 2301 East Lake Shore Drive Springfield, IL US 62712

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://lincolnmemorialgarden.org/.

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