Lincoln Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, warming up, mixed winds
Runners will face a temperature rise from 55°F at the start to a peak of 74°F by the finish. Wind will vary, with headwinds in the early miles and a tailwind helping from Mile 10 to Mile 12. Adjust pacing for the warmer conditions as the race progresses, particularly during the exposed stretches with headwinds, especially in Miles 1-2 and 20.
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Race Info
The Lincoln Marathon, founded in 1975 by the Lincoln Track Club, starts and finishes at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus. Runners tackle a paved, fast, and mostly flat course, gaining and losing roughly 525 feet, and pass landmarks like the Nebraska State Capitol and Memorial Stadium. It's also a Boston Marathon qualifier, which adds to its competitive appeal.
