Lincoln Marathon
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Lincoln Marathon and Half Marathon
The Lincoln Marathon and Half Marathon is an annual road race in Lincoln, Nebraska, organized by the volunteer Lincoln Track Club, which has promoted running in the city since 1975. The event is scheduled as the 49th annual race on May 3, 2026 and is noted to return for the 50th annual edition on May 2, 2027.
The event program includes multiple distances and formats:
- 26.2 Miles Marathon
- 13.1 Miles Half Marathon
- 1 Mile Mayor's Run / Kids’ Run
- Capital City Challenge
- Virtual event option
Race weekend materials and logistics include packet pickup at the Cornhusker Marriott and a list of hotels offering special pricing or blocks. Several downtown hotels are within walking distance of the start area, including the Cornhusker Marriott and other downtown properties.
Travel access notes list driving via I-80 downtown exits to reach the packet pickup area or the start and finish, nearby commercial airports Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) and Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA), and an Amtrak station in the Lincoln Haymarket District. The event also maintains race results and race day photo resources and relies on volunteers to support weekend operations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
