11th Mr. Lincoln’s Neighborhood 5K registration open

Run/Walk Returns May 8

Early Registration Now Open Online

The Friends of Lincoln State Park and Indiana Department of Natural Resources will co-host the 11th Mr. Lincoln’s Neighborhood 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 8 at 9:00 a.m. CDT in Lincoln State Park. This year’s 5K run/walk route will once again start and end at the Lake Lincoln Beach parking lot. The route will consist of the paved park roadways and some hiking trails.

Prizes will be awarded to the first place male and female finishers for both 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.

“We are very excited to be bringing back Mr. Lincoln’s Neighborhood 5K after having to cancel the 2020 event due to COVID. Based upon improving conditions and the outdoor nature of this event, we are confident we can conduct a safe and fun 5K. Our 5K through Mr. Lincoln’s Indiana neighborhood is a perfect way for people of all ages to start or continue a fitness habit and enjoy the natural beauty Lincoln State Park offers,” said Dan Wilkinson, president of the Friends of Lincoln State Park. “The 5K also supports the many projects and events we do at the park through our Friends group. Even with COVID limitations in 2020, we were able to provide funds to repair the fishing pier,
purchase all new park message boards, a raccoon mount for the Nature Center, and to sponsor an outdoor music performance at the beach. We are looking forward to supporting more projects and events in 2021 and the 5K will be the kickoff to those efforts.”

The early registration discount saves entrants $10 when registering by the early deadline of May 1. 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 May 1 and $30 from May 2 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 http://www.lspfriends.com.

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 SPONSORS
Event sponsors as of the date of release: Dubois County Tire, Holiday Foods, Lincoln
Amphitheatre, Messmer Mechanical, Spencer Industries, Price & Associates, LLC, Julie E.
Schmitt Tax & Accounting Service, Martin-Serrin Insurance, Spencer County Bank,
Uebelhor & Sons, Universal Design Associates, and Thermwood Corporation.