Heatwave Half Marathon - Lincoln
Heatwave Half Marathon - Lincoln is a running race on August 1, 2026 in Lincoln, NE, with entry fees from $17 to $66.
- Date
- August 1, 2026 (9 days to go)
- Location
- Holmes Lake Park, Lincoln, NE
- Price
- $17–$66
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the Heatwave Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K!
A sun-soaked summer challenge that’s perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes –
- Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medal
- Chip-timing with live results and awards
- Free photos
- FREE ice cream at the finish to help you cool off
- Plenty of hot fun in the summer sun!
Grab your friends and family—you won’t want to miss this one!
Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
Youth-based pricing is available: ages 12 & under are only $17!
Half Marathon/10K/5K registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
Kid’s Dash is a fun, untimed dash for ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specially crafted medal for our youngest runners! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash without swag, they’re welcome to run free on race day!)
Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
87°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lincoln 8 Ene, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lincoln, NE
Population
291,932
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,159 ft
Nearest Airport
LNK
Lincoln Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
OMA
Eppley Airfield · 53 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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9
Days to train
- Race
- Heatwave Half Marathon - Lincoln
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Location
- Holmes Lake Park, Lincoln, NE
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About This Sport
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Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Heatwave Half Marathon - Lincoln
Aug 1, 2026