Race Day For Runners
We hope you are as excited for race day as we are! The resources below will answer many of the questions you may have about race day. Good Luck!
More Room To Run
New for 2026 – Even More Room to Run!
We’ve added start line corrals to create a more comfortable, spaced start for all athletes. With expanded road lanes on the course and a larger, more streamlined finish line recovery area, there’s more room to run from start to finish—making race day smoother, and more enjoyable for everyone!
Check out what’s new and improved for the Start Line, Finish Line, and Course!
Start Line
ARRIVALS:
Seacrest Field | 7198 A St, Lincoln, NE 68510
PARKING:
– Carpool to Start Line whenever possible
– Parking is plentiful but not unlimited
– All athletes should plan to arrive at the start line by 7:00am – 7:30am to ensure timely arrival, and avoid congestion and road closures. Anticipate delays.
-Once Seacrest lots are full, use the Overflow Lots. (Pro-Tip: you can use overflow lots early)
– Follow police and parking monitor instructions
– Vehicles are welcome to stay all day and runners will catch the return shuttle from the finish line.
DROPOFFS:
-If you are being dropped off, please use the designated Runner Drop-Off lots for your convenience!
– All athletes should plan to arrive at the start line by 7:00am – 7:30am to ensure timely arrival, and avoid congestion and road closures. Anticipate delays.
SHUTTLES:
Athletes taking the Pre-Race Start Line Shuttles from downtown near the finish line will be dropped off near the start line.
Race Day Packet Pickup
Race Day packet pickup will be indoors at Lincoln East High School’s main gym. Enter via door 23 on the south side of the school.
Indoor Waiting Area
Even Bigger for 2026. Lincoln East’s main gym and additional gyms will also serve as an indoor waiting area for athletes before the race. Enter via door 23 on the south side of the school.
Bag Check
Need to drop a layer before the gun goes off? We thought you might. Gear Check will be conveniently located near the start line up until race time. Your gear will be securely transported to the finish line where you can claim it by showing your race bib.
LINING UP – START CORRALS
Lining Up – Start Line Corrals
New for 2026. Start corrals for a more comfortable, paced start.
- All athletes should be lined up by 8:15am, regardless of corral.
- Know your assigned start corral. It is written on your race bib.
- Make sure you have your race bib and it is clearly visible. Wear on outside layer above your waist so timing equipment can read it.
- Begin lining up according to the start line corral. Start corrals will be clearly signed and will follow each other in a continuous procession towards the start line. Listen to the announcer and staff instructions.
- Consider carrying your own water bottle. We will have water and Gatorade on course that can be grabbed from tables at the aid stations.
- Consider also carrying any nutrition needed. We will have a energy gel station on course.
- You may move back a wave to run with another participant if needed. You may not move up a wave under any circumstance
- All athletes should plan to arrive at the start line by 7:oo – 7:30am to ensure timely arrival, and avoid congestion and road closures. Anticipate delays.
Pacers
Hop in with a pace group on race morning to reach your goal. Pacers will use the SmartPacing strategy, easing into the first few miles, running hills at consistent effort and slowing down through water stations.
The Lexus of Lincoln pace team plans to have pacers at the following times 1:30, 1:35, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 2:00, 2:05, 2:10, 2:15, 2:20, 2:25, 2:30, 2:35, 2:40, 2:45, 2:50, and 3:00.
Race Bib & Timing Chip Instructions
– Securely fasten your race bib on the FRONT and OUTSIDE layer ABOVE YOUR WAIST to get your race time and race photos.
– If you discard clothing along the course still follow these instructions. Otherwise you may not receive a time or race photos.
| Corrals | Start Times: All athletes should be lined up by 8:15am |
Pace Groups |
| Push-Rim – Wheelchair | 8:25 AM | |
| Corral A | 8:30 AM – Official Race Start | 1:30 |
| Corral B | 8:33 AM | 1:35, 1:40, 1:45 |
| Corral C | 8:36 AM | 1:50, 1:55 |
| Corral D | 8:40 AM | 2:00 |
| Corral E | 8:45 AM | 2:05, 2:10 |
| Corral F | 8:50 AM | 2:15, 2:20 |
| Corral G | 8:55 AM | 2:25, 2:30 |
| Corral H | 9:00 AM | 2:35, 2:40, 2:45, 2:50 |
| Corral I | 9:05 AM | 2:55, 3:00 |
- All athletes should plan to arrive at the start line by 7:00am- 7:30am to ensure timely arrival, and avoid congestion and road closures. Anticipate delays.
- Duo Teams should line up in the start line chute according to their estimated pace, or at the end of the start chute, whichever is more comfortable. There is not a specific Duo Team start wave. We recommend lining up at the end of the start line chute for the safety of all athletes.
Bib Lookup
Finish Line
Railyard | 350 Canopy St, Lincoln, NE 68508
You’ll cross the finish line to the sound of thunderous cheers on Canopy Street. After collecting your medal, stick around to get your photo taken in our photo booth, cheer on other runners, and join the party at the Haymarket After Party in the Railyard and other participating Haymarket businesses. Friends, family and adoring fans can park in any number of downtown Lincoln parking facilities. Feeling fast? Head to the Railyard for the award ceremony.
More Room to Celebrate
New for 2026: An expanded finish-line recovery area with a bigger and streamlined grab and go finish-line food bag so you can celebrate without the squeeze!
Finish Line Amenities
+ Medals
+ Heat Blankets
+ Water
+ Grab and Go Finish Line Food Bag
+Gatorade
+Chocolate Milk
+FREE Finish Line Photo Booths
+ Bag Claim
+ Parking Garages
+ Railyard Award Ceremony
+ Haymarket After Party
+ Official Store
+ Medical Tent
+ Shuttles
Participating After Party Beer Vendors
Redeem your post-race beverage ticket on your race-bib at one of the following vendors for a well deserved Michelob Ultra
+ Gate 25
+ The Corner Bar
+ Tank’s Country
+ Mellow Mushroom
+ Hiro 88
+ Hopcat
Shuttles
Post-Race Start Line Shuttle (Free)
Post-Race Start Line Shuttle (Free)
How it Works: After the race, take a shuttle from the Finish Line back to your vehicle at the Start Line.
Schedule: Shuttle runs continuously from 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM. Last shuttle departs 1:30 PM.
– Pickup Location: Finish Line: Amtrak Lincoln Station, 277 Pinnacle Arena Drive
– Dropoff Location: Start Line: Seacrest Field, 70th & A Street
Pre-Race Start Line Shuttle (Optional – Free)
How it Works: Before the race, park a vehicle in a downtown parking garage near the finish line and take a shuttle to the start line. After the race, you’ll be close to your vehicle.
Parking: Use the Green, Blue or Gold Park & Go Garages on Pinnacle Arena Drive (daily rates apply). Do not use the Red Garage.
Schedule: Shuttle runs continuously from 6:30 AM – 7:15 AM. Last shuttle departs 7:15 AM.
– Pickup Location: Finish Line: Amtrak Station, 277 Pinnacle Arena Drive
– Dropoff Location: Start Line: Seacrest Field, 70th & A Street
Reservations Required: Athletes reserve their Pre-Race Start Line Shuttle at time of registration or after registration by updating their preferences by managing their RunSignup registration. Reservation Deadline: October 9, 2026
- All athletes registering on or after 10/9/26 are assigned and required to use the Pre-Race Start Line Shuttle due to parking limitations at the Start Line.
How to add a Pre-Race Start Line Shuttle seat to your registration:
- Under your RunSignup Account, go to your Profile
- Then “Manage Registration” for this Race
- Update your “Start Line Arrival Plan” Question Response
Haymarket Garage Parking Passes
Perfect for:
- Athletes riding the Pre-Race Start Line Shuttle Buses
- Friends and family cheering at the Finish Line
Why Pre-Purchase:
- Closest spots to the pre-race shuttles and finish line
- Guaranteed Parking - no stress on race day
- Easy exit with your QR code after the event
Best rate: just $6 per vehicle
Pacers
Hop in with a pace group on race morning to reach your goal. Pacers will use the SmartPacing strategy, easing into the first few miles, running hills at consistent effort and slowing down through water stations.
The Lexus of Lincoln pace team plans to have pacers at the following times 1:30, 1:35, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 2:00, 2:05, 2:10, 2:15, 2:20, 2:25, 2:30, 2:35, 2:40, 2:45, 2:50, and 3:00.
Kids Day Camp
In partnership with the Lincoln Children’s Museum, we are excited to offer the Halfsy Kids Day Camp. Now you can run while your kids have a play date at the Halfsy Kids Camp! Details Coming Soon!…