Lincoln Days Railsplitter 5K and 10K
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 8:15AM EDT
- Location Hodgenville, Kentucky
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile
Event summary
The Kid's Dash will kick off at 8:30 AM, making this a fantastic day for families and runners of all ages. Participants will receive a special Honest Abe finisher's medal and a bonus race t-shirt (ensure you register by September 29, 2025, to secure your shirt). Awards will be presented to the top two overall male and female finishers in both the 5K and 10K categories, with a unique handcrafted award for the overall winners. After the race, stick around for live music, delicious food options, and a
Organiser's Description
The Lincoln Days Railsplitter 5K, 10K, and Kid's Run take place on Saturday, October 4th at 8:15 am during the 54th Annual Lincoln Days Celebration in downtown Hodgenville, Kentucky. You are sure to find this run-through of historic Hodgenville challenging and fun, and there is a good chance Lincoln will join us that morning..HONEST!
This is an open road race with a heavy volunteer presence. All races are cupless. There will be a water refill station for 10K runners. 5K runners are expected to carry water if they feel it is needed. _NO PETS ARE ALLOWED ON THE COURSE OR IN THE FESTIVAL AREA._
The 5K is an out-and-back from downtown Hodgenville and will start at 8:15 am.
The 10K will be a special treat as it will leave downtown Hodgenville and make a loop through the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, running past the Lincoln Memorialbe sure to pose for a photo with the memorial in the background! The Lincoln to Lincoln 10K will start at 8:15 am. _ (*note - 10K runners will need to be at the Lincoln Birthplace turnaround by 9:15 am)_
The Kid's Dash will start at 8:30 am.
Runners will receive a special Honest Abe finisher's medal and a bonus race t-shirt _(runners must register by September 29, 2025 to be guaranteed a shirt)._ No awards for age group winners.
Awards will be given to the Top Two overall male & female finishers in the 5K and 10K races. In addition, a special handcrafted award will be given to the overall male and female winners in the 5K and 10K races. An awards ceremony will be held on Lincoln Days Main Stage with a photo opportunity at the famous Lincoln Statue.
Post-race entertainment will be provided in downtown Hodgenville, with live music and food and drink options. Please consider staying for a fun post-race environment.
Packet pickup will be held at the race start race afternoon beginning at 7:15 am.
THIS YEAR'S ROUTE:
_(Please note: these routes require a special day-of permit to run.)_
10K -2025 Lincoln Days Lincoln to Lincoln 10K Route [https://www.strava.com/activities/15220870586?utm_source=ios_share&utm_medium=social&share_sig=D534AF771753365948&_branch_match_id=1362769205839196645&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXLy4pSixL1EssKNDLyczL1vfPyfFMr8orTw9Lsq8rSk1LLSrKzEuPTyrKLy9OLbJ1zijKz00FAKNv5tI9AAAA]
5K - 2025 Lincoln Days Railsplitter 5K Route [https://www.strava.com/activities/12503657478?utm_source=ios_share&utm_medium=social&share_sig=7A9B75921753367870&_branch_match_id=1362769205839196645&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXLy4pSixL1EssKNDLyczL1q90zCnPq3CrTA9Lsq8rSk1LLSrKzEuPTyrKLy9OLbJ1zijKz00FADZa8u09AAAA]
Races
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Lincoln Days Railsplitter Run - 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Race T-Shirt & Finisher's Medal
Sat 4th October 2025 (8:15AM EDT)
$27.50
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Lincoln to Lincoln- 10K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Race T-Shirt & Finisher's Medal
Sat 4th October 2025 (8:15AM EDT)
$38.10
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Lincoln Days Railsplitter Kid's Dash
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Race T-Shirt & Finisher's Medal
Sat 4th October 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$11.60
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