Races Half marathon · Lincoln, UK
Lincoln Half Marathon
Lincoln Half Marathon is a rolling half marathon in Lincoln, UK, held each October. A road loop from the Lincolnshire Showground into the city past the castle and cathedral, then along the Foss Dyke canal. Listings call it rolling, with 133 m of climbing. Early October is cool and often breezy, typically 7 to 15°C. With Lincoln Half Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
October
next: Sunday 3 October 2027
Course
rolling
Half marathon
Conditions
Early October is cool and often breezy, typically 7 to 15°C.
Racing this course well
A road loop from the Lincolnshire Showground into the city past the castle and cathedral, then along the Foss Dyke canal. Listings call it rolling, with 133 m of climbing.
With Lincoln Half Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Getting a place
Official Lincoln Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 3 October 2027
- Start time
- 09:30
The course in numbers
The route runs along Middle Street into the centre past the castle and cathedral, follows the Foss Dyke near the university, then returns to the showground.
- Layout
- Loop
- Surface
- Road
- Total climb
- 135 m
Worth knowing
- Runners must be 17 or older on race day.
Getting there
- Rail station
- Lincoln Central
Pick your goal for Lincoln
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
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Build your training around Lincoln Half Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Lincoln Half Marathon?
- The next Lincoln Half Marathon is on Sunday 3 October 2027 in Lincoln, UK. It is held each October.
- Is the Lincoln Half Marathon course flat?
- A road loop from the Lincolnshire Showground into the city past the castle and cathedral, then along the Foss Dyke canal. Listings call it rolling, with 133 m of climbing.
- How should I train for the Lincoln Half Marathon?
- Train specifically for Lincoln — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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