Lincoln Days Railsplitter 5K and 10K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:15 AM start (Kentucky)
- Location
- Hodgenville, Kentucky
- Entry fee
- From $10
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and a finisher medal
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Days Railsplitter Run - 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:15 AM | $25$30 after Sep 27, 2026 | – |
| Lincoln to Lincoln- 10K | 10K | Oct 3, 20268:15 AM | $35$40 after Sep 27, 2026 | – |
| Lincoln Days Railsplitter Kid's Dash | Kids | Oct 3, 20268:20 AM | $10 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Lincoln Days Railsplitter Run - 5K: $30 until Oct 3.
- Lincoln to Lincoln- 10K: $40 until Oct 3.
- Lincoln Days Railsplitter Kid's Dash: $10 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 22 percent below a typical 10K in Kentucky, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Kentucky runs 1:01:54, about 9:58 a mile, based on 42 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:06:45 and men in 58:03.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:38 AM, and the Lincoln Days Railsplitter Run - 5K starts at 8:15 AM. The start sits about 840 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
100 S Lincoln Blvd (Behind the Sweet Shoppe), Hodgenville, KY 42748
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Lincoln Days Railsplitter Run - 5K
Lincoln to Lincoln- 10K
Aggregated from official results for Lincoln Days Railsplitter 5K and 10K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Lincoln Days Railsplitter 5K and 10K?
At the 2025 Lincoln Days Railsplitter Run - 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 22:34 or better, the top quarter in 26:52, and half the field in 33:07; the last tenth came in after 48:02.
At the 2025 Lincoln to Lincoln- 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 48:33 or better, the top quarter in 52:15, and half the field in 58:16; the last tenth came in after 1:03:00.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 31:29 | 21:47 |
| 20-29 | n/a | 22:54 |
| 30-39 | 34:32 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 34:26 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 34:46 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 33:37 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 73 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Lincoln Days Railsplitter 5K and 10K 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 42 to 78 finishers, and the median time rose from 30:33 to 33:07.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 78 (+37%) | 33:07 | under 22:34 | 17:31 |
| 2024 | 57 (-5%) | 33:41 | under 21:52 | 20:09 |
| 2023 | 60 (+33%) | 24:43 | under 19:44 | 17:56 |
| 2022 | 45 (+7%) | 27:08 | under 20:25 | 18:41 |
| 2021 | 42 | 30:33 | under 20:33 | 18:15 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Kentucky 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:52, against 29:01 in a typical Kentucky 5K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 100 S Lincoln Blvd (Behind the Sweet Shoppe), Hodgenville, KY 42748Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 840 feet
- Included with entry
- Race T-shirt & Finisher's Medal
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Oct 2, 2022), 2021 (Oct 3, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Lincoln Days Railsplitter 5K and 10K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:15 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Kentucky?
- At $35, entry is about 22 percent below a typical 10K in Kentucky, which costs $45 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and a finisher medal, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 78 runners finished the Lincoln Days Railsplitter Run - 5K; the median finish was 33:07 and the winner ran 17:31.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:52, against 29:01 in a typical Kentucky 5K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 100 S Lincoln Blvd (Behind the Sweet Shoppe), Hodgenville, KY 42748.
From the organizers
Come join us as we celebrate the birth and birthplace of President Abraham Lincoln!
The Lincoln Days Railsplitter 5K, 10K, and Kid's Run take place on Saturday, October 3rd at 8:15 am during the 55th 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.