Earn your 2026 Capital City Challenge Medal!

Back by Popular Demand for 2026
The Capital City Challenge Returns!

Ready to earn extra bling in 2026? Complete both the Lincoln Marathon or Half Marathon (either distance) on May 2, 2026, and the Fall 2026 Good Life Halfsy to score a limited-edition Capital City Challenge bonus medal at the Halfsy finish line!

This year's medal is inspired by the amazing art in the Nebraska Capitol Building and one you don't want to miss. 

You’ll also get a special Capital City Challenge race bib at the Halfsy—so everyone knows you’re going for the double!

Big thanks to the Downtown Lincoln Association for helping make this awesome partnership happen. 

The 2026 Good Life Halfsy opens to the public on April 3, 2026, and trust us—you’re not going to want to miss the fun surprises we’ve got planned. 

But first things first: registration for the 2026 Lincoln Marathon & Half Marathon is OPEN NOW!

Get signed up, start training, and we’ll see you at the Halfsy finish line with that hard-earned Capital City Challenge bonus medal shining around your neck!