RACE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED RACE DAY REGISTRATION OPENS AT 7:30AM AT PACKET PICKUP CARPENTER PARK ENTRANCE Abe Lincoln Trail Trek 5K / 10K Saturday, April 4 Spring comes early to the trails this year! Join us for the Abe Lincoln Trail Trek 5K/10K , now moved to April to give runners firmer footing, clearer views, and a better overall race experience after last year’s soggy conditions. Set in scenic Carpenter Park , this trail race showcases some of Springfield’s most beautiful natural terrain. Runners will enjoy sweeping views of the Sangamon River, winding woodland trails, and peaceful river-bottom fields. Keep an eye out for deer, squirrels, and native birds as you make your way through this quietly stunning course. Whether you choose the 5K or the 10K, expect a well-marked route with varied trail surfaces that strike the perfect balance between challenge and enjoyment—ideal for experienced trail runners and first-time trail trekkers alike. All-American Trail Trek Series The Abe Li
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Abe Lincoln Trail Trek – 5K / 10K – Sherman, IL 2026
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for April 4.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Sherman, IL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
