Event information
Join us for the Lincoln Half Marathon, taking you on a tour of the historical city. A fun and friendly event, it is perfect for runners of all abilities, so join us in Lincoln for what promises to be a great day!
Why run this event?
Starting and finishing at the Lincolnshire Showground, runners will head along Middle Street into the Heart of the city, passing iconic historical landmarks such as Lincoln Castle and Lincoln Cathedral. The route will then take runners along Foss Dyke near the University of Lincoln before crossing back over the canal to head back towards Lincolnshire Showground.
The race is also a great vehicle for fundraising, whether you are raising money for one of our partner charities, or one close to your heart.
What's included?
- Chip timing
- Finisher’s goody bag
- Includes the option to purchase a technical finisher t-shirt and iTAB
- Exclusive finisher's medal
Entrants must be aged 17 years or older on the day of the race.
Run For All encourages people of all abilities to take part in the Lincoln Half Marathon. Please get in touch if you require any further assistance on the day of the race, or have any specific requirements.
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Race Number Information
Please note: this is a collection-only event.
We strongly encourage all participants to collect their race number in advance of race day where possible to help avoid queues and ensure a smooth event-day experience.
Race numbers can be collected from:
Yarborough Leisure Centre
Riseholme Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3SP
Collection dates: Tuesday 22 September to Saturday 3 October
Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday: 6:30am to 9:00pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 8:00am to 4:00pm
If you're unable to collect your race number in advance, collections will also be available on event day, Sunday 4 October, from the Race Office in the Event Village from 7:30am onwards.
Important Note
Do not under any circumstances allow anybody else to run with a race number under your name.
Amongst other issues, this can create major problems for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners. Anyone found to have done this will be disqualified.
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On the day Information
All you need to know
Event Village
Location and opening hours will be detailed on our website in the build-up to the event.
There will be a variety of food and drink choices available for purchase to satisfy and pre and post-run needs.
There are also several bars and cafes in the area that will welcome spectators and participants.
Our wonderful partner charities will also be located in the Event Village, so make sure to go say hi!
Baggage
Please make sure you leave enough time before the event to drop off your bag in the designated baggage store.
Your baggage label is on your race number: please rip it off your race number and attach it to your bag when handing it over to our volunteers so your belongings can be safely looked after.
After the race, make your way to the baggage store as soon as possible to reclaim your belongings before you meet up with your loved ones to celebrate.
Pacers
We will have friendly pacers on the course, sponsored by Arla Protein, who can help you stick to your intended finish time. They'll have flags attached to them with finish times, so you can choose the best pace to suit you.
Fuel & Hydration
We will have water stations fixed throughout the course where you will be able to pick up a 330ml bottle of water. To see the exact locations of the water stations, please refer to the route map.
Please make use of the bins provided post-water stations.
Applied Nutrition energy stations will also be available on course, handing out Applied Nutrition Isotonic Drinks and Applied Nutrition Energy Gels.
Toilets
Please only use the toilets allocated for this event. There will be plenty of toilets which you will be able to use pre or post-run race.
Run For All operates a zero-tolerance policy, and any runners seen urinating anywhere other than the designated facilities will be disqualified.
Medical
First aid will be available along the course at fixed first aid stations located near the water stations.
There will also be a first aid unit and recovery unit located near the finish line, as well as roaming first aiders around the Event Village.
Clothing
It is important to note that all clothing discarded at the start of the race will be collected and donated. Unfortunately, we are unable to keep any clothing that has been left in the starting area, unless dropped in the baggage store prior to the race.
Photos
Smile! The MarathonPhotos team will be on course throughout the event to snap your picture.
Photographs can be purchased at marathonphotoslive.com.
Results
All results will be available in the results section of the website soon after the end of the event.
However, keep in mind that it’s not all about times – you should be proud of yourself just for getting out there and getting active!
Massage
Join us in the event village post-race for a sports massage, courtesy of Lincoln Private Hospital - Circle Health Group.
Travel
How to get there
Sustainability
Keeping Lincoln green
We are committed to keeping Lincoln green and we understand the importance of doing our bit for the environment. Bins will be provided across the event site and we urge people to use the facilities provided.
It is important that we leave the course the way we found it. Recycling bins will be provided on course at each water station and we ask that you use them. If you want to hand on to your water beyond the provided bins, please pass any litter to your nearest marshal.
Let’s work together to Keep Lincoln green and encourage other runners to do the same.
Give your trainers a new ‘lace of life’ with JogOn
Part ways with unwanted old trainers that you may have previously thrown out. Drop-off stations will be made readily available next to the Race Office, located in the Event Village on event day.
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Headphones on event day
You may choose to wear bone conducting headphones as you make your way around the course.
We ask that volume is kept low to ensure you can hear the marshal's instructions, emergency vehicles and fellow competitors.
Our official headphone partner Shokz use bone conducting technology to ensure you can still hear your surroundings.”
There is a 15% discount offer for all Run For All entrants. To receive this discount entrants must purchase Shokz headphones via Up & Running and use a specific code. To receive this discount code, please contact our admin team via our contact form here
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