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Running Races in Nebraska
Nebraska currently has 62 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Omaha, Lincoln, Waterloo and Norfolk have the largest concentration of events.
By distance, that includes 44 5Ks, 28 10Ks, 21 half marathons and 8 marathons. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.
November (14), July (7) and August (7) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 65 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 62
- Active listings
- 127
- Cities with races
- 49
Browse Nebraska races by distance
Upcoming races in Nebraska
The next 60 of 62 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Coach McKnight Fun Run - 6th AnnualPlattsmouth, NE1 Mile Walk - In Person5K - In PersonKids 1-Mile Fun Run - In PersonVirtual Race
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Lincoln Running Co/Movement Academy Fall Training ClassLincoln, NEFall Training | Sunday onlyFall Training | Thursdays and Sundays
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Nebraska State Fair MarathonGrand Island, NEMarathonHalf MarathonMarathon Relay5K +1 more ~700 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest races in Nebraska
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Market to Market Relay NebraskaOmaha, NE Usually held in May · next date not announced~76-mile team relay (19 legs3-5.5 mi each) ~4,500 runners
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Hot Cider Hustle - OmahaOmaha, NE Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon10K5K ~1,500 runners
When races happen in Nebraska
- January
- 3 upcoming races
- February
- 1 upcoming race
- March
- 2 upcoming races
- April
- 4 upcoming races
- May
- 6 upcoming races
- June
- 1 upcoming race
- July
- 7 upcoming races
- August
- 7 upcoming races
- September
- 7 upcoming races
- October
- 4 upcoming races
- November
- 14 upcoming races
- December
- 6 upcoming races
Nebraska cities with the most races
- Omaha
- 18 upcoming races
- Lincoln
- 15 upcoming races
- Waterloo
- 3 upcoming races
- Norfolk
- 2 upcoming races
- Ashland
- 2 upcoming races
- Kearney
- 2 upcoming races
- Louisville
- 2 upcoming races
- Valentine
- 2 upcoming races
Running in Nebraska cities
Browse Nebraska races by month
Annual events awaiting their next date
These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Market to Market Relay NebraskaOmaha, NE Usually held in May · next date not announced~76-mile team relay (19 legs3-5.5 mi each) ~4,500 runners
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Hot Cider Hustle - OmahaOmaha, NE Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon10K5K ~1,500 runners
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OmaHalfOmaha, NE Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon10K5K ~1,500 runners
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GOATZ Trail RunsOmaha, NE Usually held in October · next date not announced50 Miler50K21 Miler10.5 Miler +1 more ~500 runners
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Heartland 100 UltramarathonCassoday, NE Usually held in October · next date not announced100-mile ultra ~300 runners
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Nebraska Marathon - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5KPapillion, NE Usually held in September · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~44 runners
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Bohemian Alps 50KBrainard, NE Usually held in October · next date not announced50KHalf Marathon4 Miles ~43 runners
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Spooky Sprint- LincolnLincoln, NE Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10KHalf Marathon1 Mile ~5 runners
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Angry Cow Night Run Trail Run # 2Hickman, NE Usually held in August · next date not announced4 Miles8 Miles
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Angry Cow Trail Run # 3Raymond, NE Usually held in October · next date not announced4 Miles8 Miles12 Miles
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AppleJack Fun Run & WalkNebraska City, NE Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Beer & Bagel NE. | 4-ish mile OR 12-ish mile Off Road RunCass County, NE Usually held in October · next date not announced12 Mile(ish) Run4 Mile(ish) RunCOMPANION PASS FOR KIDS (19 & UNDER)Companion Pass Only
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Bellwood Daze River RunBellwood, NE Usually held in August · next date not announced6 Miles2 Miles0.5 Miles
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Black Sheep RaceBellevue, NE Usually held in October · next date not announced10K Ruck10K5K1 Miler
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Chris Eitzmann Memorial 5K - Byron BashByron, NE Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
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Cops vs Cancer: Lights & Sirens Run/WalkOmaha, NE Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Creighton ASDA Smiles-for-Miles Run/WalkOmaha, NE Usually held in September · next date not announced3 Miles
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Creighton University School of Medicine Walk for WishesOmaha, NE Usually held in October · next date not announced5KStudent 5K
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Fall Full & Half Marathon Training ClassOmaha, NE Usually held in August · next date not announcedMarathon5K
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First Street Brewing Company - hwy 6/34 seriesHastings, NE Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
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Go Girl Run, Omaha, NEOmaha, NE Usually held in September · next date not announced5K (Women and Youth)Kids Fun Run
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Great Plains Colon Cancer Task Force Boxer 500Papillion, NE Usually held in August · next date not announced1 Mile Walk (untimed)In-Person 5K (timed)Kids Dash (untimed)Kids Fun Run - 1K (untimed) +1 more
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Heartfelt Wicked Wine 5k Run/WalkSeward, NE Usually held in October · next date not announced5KHeartfelt Tasting Vineyard Stroll
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Hoppy Half Marathon, Relay, 10k & 5kBeatrice, NE Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K
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La Vista Loop 1 Mile Fun RunLa Vista, NE Usually held in September · next date not announced1-Mile Fun Run
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Lake Wehrspann Run - Lord of the Lakes 5Chalco, NE Usually held in August · next date not announced10KKid's 1K
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Liberty Centre Services Color Your RecoveryNorfolk, NE Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K1 Mile
Races in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
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- 8 min read How to Choose Your First Marathon A practical checklist for choosing a first marathon based on course, weather, cutoff, travel, field size and support.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Running Races in Nebraska: common questions
- How many races are there in Nebraska?
- RaceRove currently lists 62 upcoming races in Nebraska with a confirmed date, plus 65 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Which Nebraska cities have the most races?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Omaha (18), Lincoln (15), Waterloo (3), Norfolk (2) and Ashland (2).
- When is race season in Nebraska?
- Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are November (14), July (7) and August (7).
- What is the biggest race in Nebraska?
- By estimated field size, the largest race listed in Nebraska is the Lincoln Marathon, with about 12,000 runners across all of its distances.
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