Info for Lincoln Memorial

Here is what everyone needs to know in advance of the Lincoln Memorial this weekend.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL! The Half Wits will rock on Saturday!


Please download the pre-race instructions (pdf format)!


* Visit Get Me Registered if you would like confirmation of your entry. Just type your name in the corresponding "Confirm an Entry" field on the left of the webpage.

* Race Expo & packet pick up is Friday, April 4, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm (extended one hour from original time) at Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason Street, Springfield, IL. Click here for map of expo, start, finish & parking areas.

* Race Day packet pick up begins at 6:00 a.m. at Prairie Heart Institute.

* Entrants who still wish to register can do so at the Race Expo on Friday (4:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm) and on Race Day beginning at 6:00 a.m. at Prairie Heart Institute. Registration fee is $40 at Expo and on Race Day.

* All race participants must pick up their IPICO Sports timing tag on race morning (Saturday, April 5). No timing tags will be distributed before Saturday. Tag pick up will begin at 6:00 a.m on Race Day on Mason Street outside Prairie Heart Institute. Just show your bib and you will be given an envelope containing your corresponding timing tag. It is a very quick process. Attach it to your shoe with the enclosed zip tie and you will be ready to race. No tag = no time, so make sure to pick up your tag!

* Parking for Expo: free parking (1100 spaces) in the ramp across Mason Street from Prairie Heart Institute.

* Race Day parking: free parking (1100 spaces) in the ramp across Mason Street from Prairie Heart Institute. Enter the ramp from 6th Street. Mason Street will be closed on Race Day. Ample street parking in area (meters not enforced on Saturdays). No street parking will be available on 7th Street from Carpenter to Madison.

* Street Closures:
Mason Street from 6th to 7th (in front of Prairie Heart Institute)--7:00 pm Friday, April 4 to 12:00 pm Saturday, April 5
6th Street from Cook to Madison: 6:00 am to 8:30 am Saturday, April 5
Capitol Street from 9th to 2nd : 6:00 am to 8:30 am, Saturday, April 5

* Port-a-potties will be near the start line (at Union Station, S.W. corner of 6th & Madison) and on the course at miles 1.8, 6.1, 7.75, and 11.1. Restroom facilities are also available in Prairie Heart Institute.

* Hydration stops. Accelerade (orange flavor) and water will be available at six stops: miles 1.7, 3.8, 6.3, 7.75, 10.1, 11.9. Accel Gel (vanilla flavor) will be available at the mile 7.75 stop.

* Awards Ceremony: 10:30 a.m. at Prairie Heart Institute.
Awards (both female/male):
Top Five Overall
Top One Masters
Top Three in Age Groups (14 & under, five years through 79, 80+)
Top Three Wheelchair

* Post-Event Party!
Join us at Sammy's Sports Bar & Grill (217 S. 5th Street) immediately following the awards ceremony for fun with your fellow runners! Show your race bib and your first domestic beer is just one Abe Lincoln penny! Buckets of Michelob Ultra will be $10.