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!
Race Guide
The race guide reigns supreme with all the essential information for the Good Life Halfsy and is a must read for all participants. Hard copies will be included in participant race packets.
Start Line
Seacrest Field | 7198 A St, Lincoln, NE 68510
– Carpool to Start Line whenever possible
– Parking is plentiful but not unlimited
– Arrive at least 60-90 minutes early to avoid congestion. 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
-If you are being dropped off, please approach from “O” Street and use the Taylor Meadows Lot.
– Runners arriving late can anticipate a long walk and most lots full.
– Vehicles are welcome to stay all day and runners will catch the return shuttle from the finish line.
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.
Bib Lookup
Finish Line
Railyard | 350 Canopy St, Lincoln, NE 68508
You’ll cross the epic finish line on Canopy Street and collect your medal, finish line refreshments bag, and have the option to have your finish line photo taken.
Shuttles
Post-Race Start Line Shuttle (Free)
After the race, need a ride from the finish line back to the start line? Shuttle buses depart one block from the finish line at the Amtrak Station (277 Pinnacle Arena Drive) and will take Good Life Halfsy finishers back to Seacrest Field up until 1:30 PM.
Pre-Race Start Line Shuttle (Optional – $10)
We are excited to offer an optional pre-race start line shuttle for athletes that would like a ride to the start line from downtown Lincoln. With this shuttle option, you can leave a vehicle in a downtown parking garage (daily rates apply), get a shuttle ride to the start line, and then you’ll be close to your vehicle once you cross the finish line downtown. A $10 fee is needed to reserve your seat and seats are limited.
- Pre-Race Start Line Shuttle Fee: $10 per athlete (spaces are limited)
- All athletes registering on or after 8/19/24 are assigned and required to use this shuttle for FREE due to parking limitations at the Start Line.
- Reservation Deadline: October 11, 2024
- Pickup Location: Downtown Lincoln: Amtrak Lincoln Station, 277 Pinnacle Arena Drive; 6:45am – Arrive; 7:15 AM – Buses Depart
- Dropoff Location: Start Line: Seacrest Field, 70th & A Street
Reserve your seat by “managing your add-ons to your existing Good Life Halfsy registration via your RunSignup profile.
How to add a Pre-Race Start Line Shuttle seat to your registration:
- Manage Registration
- Add-Ons
- Add the Pre-Race Start Line Shuttle ($10)
- Checkout
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 and 2:50.
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! Learn More!