The Friends of Lincoln State Park and Indiana Department of Natural
Resources will co-host the 10th annual Mr. Lincoln’s Neighborhood 5K Run/Walk on
Saturday, May 4 at 9:00 a.m. CDT in Lincoln State Park. This year’s 5K run/walk route will
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 as well as for the best Star Wars costume.
Random door prizes will also be awarded during the event. Prizes include two tickets to a St.
Louis Cardinals game, Indiana State Park annual passes, gift cards, gift certificates, $10 cash
prizes and more.
For the 10th anniversary version of the event, organizers have adopted a Star Wars theme.
“We wanted a new theme for our 5K to highlight the tenth anniversary of the event. Since
this year’s event falls on May 4th, it seemed only natural to adopt a “May the Fourth Be With
You” theme. This is a great opportunity for people of all ages to come out and kick-off the
summer season at Lincoln State Park while getting some exercise. Though not required, we
encourage participants to come as their favorite Star Wars character. The 5K is a fun and
easy way to support the many projects and events we do at the park through our Friends
group,” said Dan Wilkinson, president of the Friends of Lincoln State Park. “Our goals for
2019 include purchasing two kayak launch docks, planting new American chestnut trees near
the Bicentennial plaza, sponsoring a movie night at Lincoln Amphitheatre and hosting the
annual Fall Frolic events in October,” Wilkinson said.
The early registration fee will save entrants $10 by registering by the early deadline which
has been extended to April 30 for 2019. Interested walkers and runners may get more
details, download registration forms and event flyers, or register online at lspfriends.com or
by sending a completed registration form 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 Friday, April 30 and $30
per person on or after May 1.
All event participants will receive an event t-shirt while supplies last, with t-shirts guaranteed
for all 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 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.
