Nebraska · 5 Mile
Buffalo Run
Buffalo Run is a 5 Mile event held in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was last held on September 20, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 300 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Lincoln, NE
- Field size
- ~300 runners
Race details
- Last held
- September 20, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Lincoln, Nebraska
- Distances
- 5 Mile
- Field size
- About 300 runners
- Course
- Hilly; run on the rolling roads of Pioneers Park
- Registration
- lincolnrun.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 8, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Buffalo Run
A challenging, scenic 5-mile road race through the hilly roads of Pioneers Park, organized by the Lincoln Track Club and known as Lincoln's oldest continuous road race.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- The oldest continuous road race in Lincoln
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Buffalo Run: common questions
- When is the Buffalo Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Buffalo Run held?
- In Lincoln, Nebraska.
- What distances does the Buffalo Run offer?
- 5 Mile.
- How many people run the Buffalo Run?
- About 300 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Buffalo Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at lincolnrun.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Buffalo Run?
- Registration status as last checked October 8, 2026: completed. $40 (from raceroster.com, checked October 8, 2026).
- What time does the Buffalo Run start?
- 8:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Buffalo Run?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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