Race Weekend
Lodging & Travel
Where To Stay
Hotels offering special pricing/blocks
– AmericInn Lincoln South (9.5 Miles)
– Candlewood Suites (6.5 Miles)
– Comfort Suites East (3.5 Miles)
– Comforts Suites University (3.75 Miles).
– Country Inn & Suites Lincoln North and Conference Center (4.0 Miles).
– Fairfield by Marriott Lincoln Southwest (9.5 Miles).
– Fairfield Inn & Suites Lincoln Airport (4.5 Miles).
– The Hampton Inn & Suites Northeast (7.0 Miles).
– The Holiday Inn Express and Suites – Lincoln South (10.0 Miles).
– The Holiday Inn Southwest (7.0 Miles).
– Mainstay Suites University (4.5 Miles).
– Staybridge Suites Lincoln Northeast (5.75 Miles).
– TownPlace Suites by Marriott Lincoln (6.0 Miles).
Hotels within walking distance from the start line:
– Cornhusker Marriott (0.9 Miles).
– Courtyard by Marriott (1.0 Miles).
– The Hampton Inn by Hilton (0.9 Miles).
– Hilton Garden Inn (0.9 Miles).
– Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown (1.0 Miles).
– The Residence Inn by Marriott Lincoln Downtown (0.8 Miles).
– The Scarlet Hotel (1.2 Miles).
– TownHouse Extended Stay Hotel Downtown (0.9 Miles).
For all hotel options in Lincoln, check out the full list at Visit Lincoln
Getting to Lincoln
DRIVING
From I-80 you will take the downtown exits to go to the Packet Pickup at the Cornhusker Marriott or to go to the start and finish.
FLYING
The nearest airports are Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) and Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA).
TRAINS
Amtrak has a station in the Lincoln Haymarket District.
Things To Do In Lincoln
Visit the Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau to check out all the city of Lincoln has to offer on race weekend.
Schedule of Events
Friday – April 30
Packet Pickup / Runners Expo - Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Cornhusker Marriott • 333 South 13th Street
Marathon and Half Marathon – Packet Pickup for all participants. It recommended that athletes attend packet pickup during the timeslot selected during registration. Walk through our expo and visit with the many wonderful vendors
KFRX Mayor’s Run Packet Pickup - 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cornhusker Marriott • 333 South 13th Street
Kids’ 1 Mile Run – Packet Pickup for anyone who did not meet the registration deadline for school packet delivery or wanting to do last minute registration
Saturday – May 1
KFRX Mayor’s Run sponsored by Sandhills Global - 8:00 a.m.
Nebraska State Capitol • Start Line is south side of Capitol
Kids’ 1 Mile Race – Watch thousands of school-age kids give all their effort for a fun 1-mile race
Packet Pickup / Runners Expo - 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cornhusker Marriott • 333 South 13th Street
Marathon and Half Marathon – Packet Pickup for all participants. Walk through our expo and visit with the many wonderful vendors.
Sunday – May 2
Packet Pickup at Cook Pavilion - 5:45 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
University of Nebraska • 14th & Vine Streets
Campus Recreation • Cook Paviliion
Last chance for Packet Pickup before the race.
Bag Check at Cook Pavilion - 5:45 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
University of Nebraska • 14th & Vine Streets
Campus Recreation • Cook Pavili.on
Check your clear bag before the race.
All checked bags will be transported to Bag Claim beyond the Finish Line at the Stadium Drive Parking Garage.
Race Start - Wave Start (See Below)
University of Nebraska • 14th & Vine Streets
6:55 a.m. – Wheelchair and Rucksack Start
7:00 a.m. – Marathon and Half Marathon Start
Race Finish in Memorial Loup- 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
University of Nebraska • North of Mueller Tower • 1306 U Street
Spectators are welcome to cheer on their runners at the finish line. However, spectators should not attempt to drive to the Finish Line area as all roads will be blocked for race activities. Spectators should plan to park downtown and walk to the finish line area to spectate.
Become a Volunteer
This event is a success because of the amazing volunteers who help out every year. Please help us continue the all-volunteer tradition of the Lincoln Marathon by volunteering.