Great Lincoln Marathon
Lincoln, United States of America · Sunday 20 September 2026
RoadFull Marathon
The Great Lincoln Marathon takes place in Lincoln, Nebraska, a city in the American heartland with a straightforward charm. The setting reflects the landscape of the Great Plains, offering wide open spaces and the genuine character of the Midwest. Lincoln provides the kind of authentic small-to-mid-sized city atmosphere where locals come out to support runners, and the September timing means you'll experience pleasant early fall weather rather than the brutal heat of summer racing season. The course itself is refreshingly honest. Runners will find flat to gently rolling terrain throughout the 42.2 kilometers, with no significant elevation changes to contend with. This is the kind of course that rewards consistent pacing and lets you focus on execution rather than strategizing around major climbs or descents. The road surface and straightforward layout make it accessible for runners chasing time goals, though the openness of the course means limited shade in places. Expect a course that doesn't trick you or throw surprises your way, which is exactly what some marathoners are looking for when they want to run their own race without fighting the terrain.
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Adjusted Time
3:52:32
Time difference: -7.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
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Great Lincoln Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
Great Lincoln Marathon is a full marathon held in Lincoln, United States of America, scheduled for Sunday 20 September 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Surface Type: Road
Great Lincoln Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
How Difficult Is Great Lincoln Marathon?
Our difficulty rating for Great Lincoln Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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