Abe Lincoln Trail Trek

Sherman, United States • 4 Apr 2026

Event Overview

The Abe Lincoln Trail Trek is a trail running event offering distances of 5K and 10K. It takes place in Carpenter Park in Sherman, Illinois.

Course and Location

The event is set on the trails of Carpenter Park near Springfield. The course features varied trail surfaces and passes through woodland trails, river-bottom fields, and offers views of the Sangamon River. Wildlife such as deer, squirrels, and native birds may be seen along the route. The course is well-marked.

Series Information

This event is the first race in the All-American Trail Trek Series. The series includes three trail races on different dates. Registration for all three events can result in a commemorative coffee mug and entry into a drawing for a Garmin Forerunner watch.

Participant Perks

All participants receive a race t-shirt and a commemorative finisher medal. Awards are given to the top overall male and female finishers, as well as to age group winners in 10-year brackets. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Distances

  • 5K
  • 10K

Race information

10 km
10k
5 km
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