Donate to help our 2027 Charities!

The Charities are:

Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois
Animal Protective League
Girls on the Run Central Illinois
Children's Miracle Network
Hoogland Performing Arts Education

If you would like to donate to a runner's fundraising page, please search/select "Fundraiser" and make a donation to that runner's fundraising page. 

or...

NEW THIS YEAR 

Participants who register for the Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon now have the option to become charity fundraisers for these five non-profit organizations and be known as “Lincoln Legends.”

Based upon the amount of funds raised by a participant, the participant shall receive “Lincoln Legend” prizes. The fundraising prizes based upon amount raised are:

Tier 1 - $100.00: Dri-Fit Long Sleeve T-Shirt (available in unisex and women’s cut)

Tier 2 - $250.00: 40 oz Tumbler

Tier 3 - $500.00: Under Armour Track Jacket

*Fundraisers receive all the prizes from the tiers they have achieved.*

*Please note that to receive fundraising prizes at either Friday or Race Day Packet Pickup, fundraising totals must be reached by March 10, 2027. If fundraising totals are met March 11 to April 10, 2027, a participant will still receive their prizes via local pick-up or shipping. Fundraising will close at 7:00AM on Race Day.

*Please note that virtual participants who choose to be fundraisers and select shipping will receive their prizes in a separate shipping container than their regular race swag.

When registering, participants can click on the "Become a Fundraiser" button to become a Lincoln Legend!