The Course
The Spring Forward Race is the perfect run for those training for the Lincoln Marathon or Half Marathon. The 10 Mile, 5K and 1 Mile races begin at about 28th and A Streets, near the Lincoln Zoo. Masks will be optional at Packet Pickup.
The 10-mile route challenges you by taking you along Normal Boulevard where you turn right onto Myrtle Street and proceed to 56th Street, then south on 56th Street to Calvert Street. You’ll take Calvert street west until you reach the Rock Island Trail, which you’ll jump on and head south to the turnaround at Old Cheney. From there it will be a straight shot on the scenic Rock Island Trail to the finish line.
The 5K will Start/Finish on A Street running to Normal where runners take a right onto Normal Blvd, turn right onto S. Cotner Blvd to the Billy Wolff trail and take Billy Wolff to A Street turn left to the Finish line.
The 1-mile run/walk is changing slightly this year and will start in the same location as the other two distances. Watch for the new route and map coming to the site soon!
Packet Pick-Up
Friday, March 24, 2023
You must sign up for a specific time during registration!
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Lincoln Running Company
1213 Q Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
Race Day
Reserved for our out-of-town participants ONLY!
7:00 a.m. near the Start/Finish line.
Post-Race and Awards
Gift certificates from the Lincoln Running Company will be awarded in both races. There will be no post race awards ceremony. All awards will be mailed. Please make sure you enter your correct mailing address when you register!!
10 Mile
The top three men and women finishers will receive gift certificates as follows:
- 1st place - $75
- 2nd place - $50
- 3rd place - $25
The top two Master's (40 and over) men and women finishers will receive gift certificates as follows:
-1st place - $50
-2nd place- $25
The top two men and women wheelchair finishers will receive gift certificates as follows:
-1st place - $50
-2nd place- $25
Age divisions winners will also receive awards. The divisions are 19 and under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and up; and wheelchair. The top two men and women in each division will receive gift certificates as follows:
- 1st place - $20
- 2nd place - $15
5K
- 1st place - $75
- 2nd place - $50
- 3rd place - $25
There will be no age group awards in the 5K race.
There will be no awards in the 1 mile run.
There will be no duplication of awards.