Dear Runner, You recently received communications regarding this year’s running of the Lincoln Marathon and Half Marathon. In order for you to understand our decisions, we feel that you deserve a more detailed explanation. The Lincoln Marathon and Half Marathon is an event organized by the Lincoln Track Club, a nonprofit organization focused on running,…
The Lincoln Track Club canceled three races in accordance with guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The canceled races include Tabitha Miles for Meals Run (March 28), KFRX Mayor’s Run sponsored by Sandhills Global (May 2), and the Lincoln Marathon and Half Marathon (May…
The Lincoln Track Club is monitoring the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) situation from the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and our local health officials. As of March 11, 2020, there are no plans to change our upcoming events including the Tabitha Miles for Meals Run, the Mayor’s Run, or the Lincoln Marathon…
The Lincoln Track Club announces a modification to the finish at the 2020 Lincoln Marathon and Half Marathon. This year’s race will finish on Ed Weir Track as Husker Athletics is replacing the turf in Memorial Stadium following the Spring Game. Glen Moss, LTC president, said, “UNL Athletics recognizes the importance and impact of this…
December 8 was the 2019 Holiday Run at Pioneers Park to benefit Capital Humane Society. It was the largest Holiday Run yet and resulted in a gift of $6,000 to help unwanted pets on their journey to new homes. The run became a part of the Kids’ Grand Prix in 2019 and that certainly boosted…
Officially, I am now beginning my eighth year of serving as LTC’s president. How time flies. As I reflect, I am most proud of the growth and success of this all-volunteer organization. A complete revision of the bylaws was accomplished with updates inserted to comply with policy changes within the governance requirements at the national…
Billy Wolff South—Late Reopening but Worth the Wait The stretch of the Billy Wolff South Trail—from Glynoaks Drive (near Sebastian’s Table) underneath 84th Street skirting the HiMark Golf Course area and south underneath Old Cheney to just behind Fireworks—was closed for several weeks for a major overhaul. From its original construction, this stretch was plagued…
Connie Belt’s journey started more than fifty years ago. You may have heard about it earlier this fall, as local news stations reported her heroic journey to finish the Kansas City Marathon, a mere thousand feet from where she was shot in 1966. That race was her fourth full marathon, and one of over thirty…
Barb and Phil Bohaty have been longtime advocates for the running and biking community alike. They are usual suspects at many, if not all, of the Lincoln Track Club races throughout the year. Whether it is running the events, cheering on runners, or volunteering at the start/finish line, they are no strangers to our events.…
Norland Pure is a division of Norland International, based right here in Lincoln. They are a world-class leader in producing state-of-the-art equipment for the bottled water and beverage industries. They currently employ over 125 dedicated employees with roots based in Lincoln but servicing companies around the world, starting or expanding their own bottled water operations.…