Good Life Halfsy
Lincoln, NE
- Half Marathon
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
Halfsy the distance, double the fun. Join the largest (and most fun) half marathon in Nebraska! The Good Life Halfsy is known nationally for providing a fast, beautiful course that provides you with ample PR opportunities. With 13.1 miles of parks, water features, tree-lined boulevards and Lincoln’s most notable landmarks, this … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Nov 09):
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| H (°F) | 60 | 64 | 77 | 62 | 68 |
| L (°F) | 49 | 25 | 65 | 41 | 33 |
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Must do Nebraska event...
I put "first timer" but this was 2nd time starting the race, but 1st time finishing the race. Was there in 2021 when the race was canceled due to lightning … MORE
I put “first timer” but this was 2nd time starting the race, but 1st time finishing the race. Was there in 2021 when the race was canceled due to lightning in the middle of the event (as I just passed the 4 mile distance). Everything leading up to the first time was so great, I made sure to return again.
Great communication, great packet pickup & race expo, great swag, great medal.
The course itself is flat & easy, not very scenic, but does have some highlights. A lot of on-the-road for the first half, then combination of sidewalk/road the second half. I do wish the course would’ve somehow got closer to the capital building, but you do get peaks of it in the distance. The last bridge just before finish line was intimidating but wasn’t terrible. It does give a nice little birds-eye view just before heading down to finish line.
Not much to do in Lincoln, so don’t book too long of a stay. Although Omaha is not far away, so you can do sightseeing there pretty easily.
Never alone!
7000+ runners, course route lined with spectators...the entire route A great tour of Lincoln, NE! Post-race food was so abundant, I needed my husband to help me carry it. Husband … MORE
7000+ runners, course route lined with spectators…the entire route
A great tour of Lincoln, NE!
Post-race food was so abundant, I needed my husband to help me carry it.
Husband loved the ability to track my progress, even though me missed me at all the checkpoints, lol! Great pre-race expo!
advertised as flat - was not -but great
This was a huge race. I flew into Omaha and drove to Lincoln which was about a one hour drive. I stayed away at one of the suggested hotels with … MORE
This was a huge race. I flew into Omaha and drove to Lincoln which was about a one hour drive. I stayed away at one of the suggested hotels with a special rate. I wish I would have stayed downtown where the race ended – I could have walked to the start shuttle and walked back after the finish. Packet pickup was way out of town but it was an amazing expo with lots to purchase. On the day of the race – I parked in one of the many garages (you will be charged an hourly rate so make sure you have a credit card only with you) available downtown and took the shuttle ($10) to the start of the race. It was about a two hour wait for the race to start and it was cold – be prepared. The course was a point to point going through Lincoln. It was interesting seeing the state capital building and all the University of Nebraska buildings. It is NOT flat as advertised. There were rolling hills across the course. The last half mile is straight up onto a pedestrian bridge that leads to the finish. Crowd support was amazing and there were plenty of water stations. After party provided the basics. Photos are free and there were many. Overall, an expensive race but impressive. Glad I chose this for Nebraska.
Very fast race, very big race over 5,000
Expo is not local to downtown but the shuttle is good to get to start, really enjoyed the race and the after party was pretty good, Lincoln got very quiet … MORE
Expo is not local to downtown but the shuttle is good to get to start, really enjoyed the race and the after party was pretty good, Lincoln got very quiet once race was over
Good race set-up.
It starts off going up hill for about the first mile and then it is small gentle rolling hills the whole way with a bridge right before the finish. There … MORE
It starts off going up hill for about the first mile and then it is small gentle rolling hills the whole way with a bridge right before the finish. There were a lot of people on coarse cheering on runners. Lots of music playing. Water stops had plenty of water and Gatorade which was nice because it warmed up later on. The swag was nice. The medal is big. The expo was decent. If I was local I would run it again since my calf was cranky.
What a well put together production
This race is well supported from start to end. The expo was easy to find and navigate, and the race swag was on point. I received both a long sleeve … MORE
This race is well supported from start to end. The expo was easy to find and navigate, and the race swag was on point. I received both a long sleeve t and a pullover, which are nice. Navigating to the start on the shuttles was a breeze since we stayed at the HGI right by the finish and the shuttle stop. The pacers were awesome, I hung out w the 1:50 pacer for the first 10 and he was quick on the water stops, etc. The course support was almost the entire 13.1 with people and the course was a little hillier than I was expecting for Nebraska but nothing crazy. The finish line snacks and drinks, they gave you like 6 drinks and 8 snacks including a hot breakfast taco if you wanted it all. I would recommend this one for sure.
Halfsy all the way
Excellent race production. Great pacers and amazing swag. The post race food is awesome. And the medal is a good quality as well. The course it self has some hills … MORE
Excellent race production. Great pacers and amazing swag. The post race food is awesome. And the medal is a good quality as well. The course it self has some hills to it so get some hill repeats in with your training. If I lived here this would be a race that I do every year
Fun, happy race!
First time even visiting Nebraska on my 50 states journey - so glad I chose this race! I signed up back in June and glad I did because I believe … MORE
First time even visiting Nebraska on my 50 states journey – so glad I chose this race! I signed up back in June and glad I did because I believe it sold out at least a month before the race.
Travel: I didn’t have great route options to Lincoln, so I flew into Omaha and rented a car, which was really easy, about a 55 min drive
Logistics: expo was easy for packet pickup, plenty of parking there. Swag was decent – long sleeve shirt. Wish there was more “Nebraska red” or the shirt/medal said Nebraska on it. The pick up bag had honestly a little too much waste for my liking. Tons of coupons inside a box and package of spicy beer jerkey. Not ideal for someone who swings vegetarian and can’t do “spicy”!
I stayed at the courtyard in downtown Lincoln and purchased a $10 shuttle pass with my registration (WORTH it but honestly this should be included in the race registration) the shuttles went from downtown (about 6 min walk from my hotel) to the start line. Alternatively you can drive to the start and shuttle back after. If you’re downtown, it only makes sense to do the downtown shuttle.
We arrived by 7:15 so had over an hour to wait. It was pretty freezing waiting around, but luckily was able to wear a warmer layer and put it in my gear check bag up until 15 mins pre race.
Huge turnout with about 7,100 runners for this race! It started in waves, so crossed the start about 9-10 mins after the kick off
The race:
Honestly so much fun. I didn’t even put my headphones in. I couldn’t believe how the miles just flew by with great crowd support and entertainment along the way. First few miles definitely had some rolling hills, then most of the race was a gradual downhill.. except in mile 12.7 there’s quite a climb over a bridge, but then it’s smooth sailing into the finish area.
This was quite literally the only race where I ran a clean 13.11 miles exactly on my watch!
Post race: tons of treats. Water/gatorade/iced tea bottles, chocolate milk, mini donut holes, granola bars, bananas and clementines, cookies, goldfish, BREAKFAST BURRITOS individually wrapped in foil. Was able to fuel perfectly with all that was offered.
They also had multiple spots for photos with the same back drop, so no crazy lines. Super easy to get my gear checked bag after, and a short walk back to the hotel!
10/10 recommend the good life halfsy!
Well organized race, relatively fast
The Good Life Halfsy was a decently organized race. The start line didn’t have corrals, everyone lined up based on pace. This worked well and people seemed to line up … MORE
The Good Life Halfsy was a decently organized race. The start line didn’t have corrals, everyone lined up based on pace. This worked well and people seemed to line up where they should be. There were several water stops along the way and I noticed a lot of portable bathrooms as well.
There were spectators along most of the route and some cheer stations with music (both live and recorded).
The course is a net downhill, but there are hills along the way. Most of the hills are in the first 5 miles, but the last one is right at the end of mile 12 where we had to run uphill to get to a pedestrian bridge over the highway. It was brutal (at least for me), but the finish line was right at the end of the downhill coming off the other side, so it made me feel like I had a fast finish!
The energy was real!
I thoroughly enjoyed this race. I did it in Nov 2023 during a double state weekend. The energy I felt from all of the spectators made me want to come … MORE
I thoroughly enjoyed this race. I did it in Nov 2023 during a double state weekend. The energy I felt from all of the spectators made me want to come back again one day. They were the reason I did so well mentally and physically. I even did better during this race compared to the half marathon I did the day before. Some hills. It was through the city, so it wasnt very scenic. They had AMAZING swag at the expo and an awesomely huge finisher medal. They had free cooked samples of food at the expo, and music and activities to go with it. Post race party was epic. You get a choice of your free beer if you choose to have one. Lots of music and excitement. Shuttles take you back to your car at the start line and ran very smoothly.
Lincoln's Legendary Halfsy
One of the best-run races I've ever participated in. They treat you right with the best swag, an awesome pre-race expo, and a great post-race party. Challenging course with a … MORE
One of the best-run races I’ve ever participated in. They treat you right with the best swag, an awesome pre-race expo, and a great post-race party. Challenging course with a huge field, from Elite to cruising. Great crowd support, too. A reliable late-season highlight!
Loved the team atmosphere
The Good Life Halfsy is a fun race to celebrate all runners. Crowd support was amazing. The packet pickup was fun with lots to do. The before and after party … MORE
The Good Life Halfsy is a fun race to celebrate all runners. Crowd support was amazing. The packet pickup was fun with lots to do. The before and after party was great. I really loved the swag at this race. One of my favorite race shirts.
Love this race!
This is my second year doing this race and it's one of my favorites. The expo is well organized and fun. You can sign your name on the car and … MORE
This is my second year doing this race and it’s one of my favorites. The expo is well organized and fun. You can sign your name on the car and draw/sign/color a banner that’s hung up at the end of the race. The race has lots of course support and is well organized. The race started on time which was nice. Love the post race banners with professional photographers available to take photos.
Love this Race!
Course is pretty flat with a net downhill and many will PR. Expo, free race photos, swag, finisher medal, logistics and crowd support are awesome and hard to beat! The … MORE
Course is pretty flat with a net downhill and many will PR. Expo, free race photos, swag, finisher medal, logistics and crowd support are awesome and hard to beat! The after party is great as far as atmosphere, but only 1 drink ticket and they still only do snacks after the race, no real food.
I have run a half in every state and a total of 113 so I’ve seen really amazing to “will never do again” and this is my favorite fall race and the best that I’ve done in Nebraska. Love it!
Great course with fans throughout.
Lots of water stations. Small hill thorught, however to get to the finishline there is a hill (its a bridge), keep your head up and power through becuase its a … MORE
Lots of water stations.
Small hill thorught, however to get to the finishline there is a hill (its a bridge), keep your head up and power through becuase its a nice downhill sprint to the finish line!
This is a great race!
Some times the weather can be bad this time of year, but this time is was awesome! The food tables are easy to find (in fact everything was easy to … MORE
Some times the weather can be bad this time of year, but this time is was awesome!
The food tables are easy to find (in fact everything was easy to find) and are always loaded! It was great!
This race is a party!
The course is net downhill, just beware the uphill bridge at the end... but then it's a speedy downhill to the Amazing swag, beautiful weather, friendly pacers, pink gorillas with … MORE
The course is net downhill, just beware the uphill bridge at the end… but then it’s a speedy downhill to the Amazing swag, beautiful weather, friendly pacers, pink gorillas with trombones, lots of free photos, what more could you ask for?
Amazing race
Pink Gorilla puts an an amazing race. They have great water stations and fans along the course. You will not be disappointed at the end with the selection of recover … MORE
Pink Gorilla puts an an amazing race. They have great water stations and fans along the course. You will not be disappointed at the end with the selection of recover food they have for you. You will not be disappointed if you sign up for the Good Life Halfsy. I am not a runner but love running this race.
Great Race wish I was better prepared
It was all so much fun from race organizers to packets and swag and all the wonderful people I met. I will be better prepared as I know where I … MORE
It was all so much fun from race organizers to packets and swag and all the wonderful people I met. I will be better prepared as I know where I fell short and I will be back next year !
Point-to-point ending at the Haymarket
As you approach the UNL campus, the course runs along Antelope creek on a bike trail. There is a 200 foot elevation drop starting around mile 5, making it easier … MORE
As you approach the UNL campus, the course runs along Antelope creek on a bike trail. There is a 200 foot elevation drop starting around mile 5, making it easier to shoot for a PR. I’ve run it 7 times. It is a fast course, well organized with great support from volunteers.