Lincoln Marathon
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Lincoln Marathon and Half Marathon : event overview
The 49th Annual Lincoln Marathon and Half Marathon will take place on May 3, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The event is organized by the Lincoln Track Club, a volunteer organization that has promoted running in Lincoln since 1975. Registration for the 2026 event will open on November 8. The event program includes a marathon, a half marathon, a Mayor's Run 1 mile kids' race, the Capital City Challenge, and National Guard Marathon Team Trials.
Race weekend and logistics
Packet pickup and the Runner's Expo are held at the Cornhusker Marriott, 333 South 13th Street. Additional packet pickup and bag check are located at the University of Nebraska Cook Pavilion at 14th and Vine Streets. Checked bags are transported to Bag Claim beyond the finish line at the Stadium Drive Parking Garage. The finish area is at the Champions Club, 707 Stadium Drive; spectators are advised to plan to walk from downtown parking because roads near the finish will be closed. Nearby travel options listed include driving from I-80 to downtown exits, flying into Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) or Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA), and Amtrak service at the Lincoln Haymarket District. Packet pickup procedures note that a registered athlete’s name, bib number, and birth date are required to collect a packet; photo ID is not required. The packet contains the participant shirt, race bib (which doubles as the timing chip), and safety pins. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 26.2 Miles
- 13.1 Miles
- 1 Mile Kids’ Run