How to get into the Lincoln Marathon 2027.

Ways in

There are 2 ways into the Lincoln Marathon, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.

1. 01

   Qualifying time

   Run a time under the race's standard for your age and gender within the qualifying window, then apply with proof. At popular races, meeting the time doesn't always guarantee a place.

   At this race: Elite athlete complimentary entry via contact form; standards: Marathon Male 2:35 / Female 3:05, Half Marathon Male 1:10 / Female 1:20. Applications rolling from January; deadline March 15, 2027.

   Organizer's details
2. 02

   Other

   Another route the organizer offers.

   At this race: General registration opens December 5, 2026; processed through RaceRoster.com.

Qualifying times

Elite athlete complimentary entry via contact form; standards: Marathon Male 2:35 / Female 3:05, Half Marathon Male 1:10 / Female 1:20. Applications rolling from January; deadline March 15, 2027.

The organizer publishes 4 standards by age and gender. Check yours against your best time, and the window it must have been run in.

FAQ

What are the ways into the Lincoln Marathon?

There are 2 ways in. Qualifying time: Elite athlete complimentary entry via contact form; standards: Marathon Male 2:35 / Female 3:05, Half Marathon Male 1:10 / Female 1:20. Applications rolling from January; deadline March 15, 2027. Other: General registration opens December 5, 2026; processed through RaceRoster.com.

Can I get into the Lincoln Marathon with a qualifying time?

Yes. The organizer publishes 4 qualifying standards by age and gender; Medal lists them all with their source.

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