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Lincoln Marathon
Lincoln Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Lincoln, Nebraska. It is usually held in May; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 12,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- May
- Location
- Lincoln, NE
- Field size
- ~12,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- May (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Lincoln, Nebraska
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 12,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- lincolnmarathon.com
About the Lincoln Marathon
The Lincoln National Guard Marathon and Half Marathon, held the first Sunday in May, starts and finishes at the University of Nebraska's Memorial Stadium and winds past the State Capitol and Holmes Lake. It is the state's flagship distance event, capped around 12,000 runners and selling out each year.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- FindMyMarathon Top 50 BQ Races 2026 — #36 (BQ rate 14.1%, PR score 98.9, Rolling Hills); USATF-certified; official Boston Marathon qualifier; Nebraska's largest marathon; biennially hosts the National Guard All-Guard Marathon Team trials; sells out annually
- Notes
- Largest marathon in Nebraska
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Lincoln Marathon: common questions
- When is the Lincoln Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in May. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Lincoln Marathon held?
- In Lincoln, Nebraska.
- What distances does the Lincoln Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Lincoln Marathon?
- About 12,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Lincoln Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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