Each year since 2019, we’ve surveyed runners and and typically around 50% of them report setting a new PR at the Good Life Halfsy. Last year, was the highest, yet, at 58.55%. Read on to see why the Halfsy is perfect for setting your PR this year.

The Halfsy’s course features a net elevation drop of 120 feet. What’s that mean for you? It’s a fast course perfect for an aggressive pace in relatively flat Lincoln, Nebraska.

Our large Lexus Pace Team takes pride in helping as many runners as possible hit their target pace and cross that finish line with a PR. Meet the pacers at the Run Expo and Packet Pickup the day before the race and get ready for an awesome run with an accomplished runner setting the pace. We have pacers starting at 1:30 to 2:50 to keep you motivated.

The fall weather in Lincoln, Nebraska is typically optimal for running your best. Our average temperature at race start at 8:30am has been 45.89 degrees and our average temperature at 11:30am (3 hours after race start) has been 58.78 degrees.

A little motivation never hurts, right? Lincoln is a running city and people come out in droves to support Good Life Halfsy runners. Whether folks are gathered at our organized cheer stations or just lining the course, you’ll feel the love all race long. And as if that’s not enough, we’ve arranged a ton of on course entertainment to give you something to smile about every mile. 

With over 7000 runners competing alongside you, there’s always someone to chase. There’s just something about big Halfsy energy at a big road race that helps you find that extra gear to go after your fastest time.

We’ve always made a big deal about PRs at the Halfsy. But this year, we’ll be debuting a new installation at the finish line and capturing runners hitting out PR Gong for a special photo online album.

Make this the year you set your new PR at the Good Life Halfsy!