Experience Lincoln
Host Hotels
We’ve lined up some comfortable race weekend digs for you. Book early to reserve your room.
Embassy Suites
Our Official Host Hotel is Embassy Suites by Hilton located at 1040 P Street in Downtown Lincoln.
A free start line shuttle is provided for Embassy Suites hotel guests. Signup is available upon check-in on a first-come first-served basis.
Use the link below for a preferred rate.
Candlewood Suites
Candlewood Suites located at 4100 Pioneer Woods Drive is the closest hotel to the Halfsy start line.
Things To Do
This is a running weekend, but there’s plenty of time to enjoy Lincoln’s nightlife, food scene, local breweries and friendly people. We look forward to seeing you!
Some of our Lincoln Favorites
LOCAL SIGHTS
Tour the State Capitol:
The capitol building is the perfect place to begin your tour of Lincoln. The interior of this must-see-jewel tells Nebraska’s history through carvings, mosaics, paintings, sculpture, inscriptions and inlaid wood. capitol.org
Go for a Pre or Post Race Run in a Lincoln Park:
With over 120 miles of trail and more parks per capita than any other U.S. city, it shouldn’t be hard to find a great place to sneak in a few extra miles before or after the Halfsy. Plan your own run at lincoln.ne.gov/city/parks
FOOD & DRINK
Pizza & Beer: Yia Yia’s or Mellow Mushroom
Thai: Blue Orchid
Delicious & Simple: Hub Cafe
Gourmet Burgers: Honest Abe’s Burgers & Freedom
Brunch: The Green Gateau
Vegetarians: Grateful Bread
Coffee: The Mill, Cultiva or The Coffee House
Cookies: The Cookie Company
Ice Cream: Ivanna Cone
Nebraska Beer: Empyrean Brewing Company, Zipline Brewing Company, Kinkaider Brewing Company, Boiler Brewing, Lucky Bucket Brewing Company, & Nebraska Brewing Company .
DOWNTOWN LINCOLN
Check out everything downtown Lincoln has to offer. downtownlincoln.org.
Explore the Haymarket:
Lincoln’s Haymarket district is a renovated historical site filled with charming shops, art galleries, brick streets, top notch restaurants, lively nightlife and an old railway station. Don’t hold back! lincolnhaymarket.org