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5K Races in Nebraska
Nebraska currently has 44 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Omaha, Lincoln, Waterloo and Ashland have the largest concentration of events.
November (9), August (6) and September (5) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 45 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 44
- Active listings
- 89
- Cities with races
- 33
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Upcoming 5Ks in Nebraska
All 44 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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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 5K events in Nebraska
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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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
When 5Ks happen in Nebraska
- January
- 2 upcoming races
- February
- 1 upcoming race
- March
- 2 upcoming races
- April
- 2 upcoming races
- May
- 4 upcoming races
- June
- 1 upcoming race
- July
- 3 upcoming races
- August
- 6 upcoming races
- September
- 5 upcoming races
- October
- 4 upcoming races
- November
- 9 upcoming races
- December
- 5 upcoming races
Nebraska cities with the most 5Ks
- Omaha
- 16 upcoming races
- Lincoln
- 9 upcoming races
- Waterloo
- 3 upcoming races
- Ashland
- 2 upcoming races
- Kearney
- 2 upcoming races
- Norfolk
- 1 upcoming race
- Papillion
- 1 upcoming race
- Bellevue
- 1 upcoming race
Running in Nebraska cities
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 5Ks 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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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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Nebraska Marathon - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5KPapillion, NE Usually held in September · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~44 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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AppleJack Fun Run & WalkNebraska City, NE Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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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 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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Liberty Centre Services Color Your RecoveryNorfolk, NE Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K1 Mile
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Lost Way Brewery - hwy 6/34 seriesHoldrege, NE Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Magical Marvelous Memories 5k Run/WalkOmaha, NE Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
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North Loup Popcorn Days DashNorth Loup, NE Usually held in August · next date not announced1-Mile Kid's Run1-Mile Walk2-Mile Walk5K Run
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Run for your life - 2026 Broken Bow EMS 5K / 10kBroken Bow, NE Usually held in October · next date not announced10K5K
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Run to Rescue - 14th AnnualPrague, NE Usually held in August · next date not announced1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K8 Mile
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Scare Away Cancer Haunted HustleOmaha, NE Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K
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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Lincoln, NELincoln, NE Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
5Ks in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- 9 min read What's a Good 5K Time? Average Running Speed by Age and Sex Good 5K times by age and sex, from beginner to elite, and the average running speed in mph and km/h from the mile to the marathon, from the standards our free tool uses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5K Races in Nebraska: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in Nebraska?
- RaceRove currently lists 44 upcoming 5Ks in Nebraska with a confirmed date, plus 45 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 5K?
- A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
- Which Nebraska cities have the most 5Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Omaha (16), Lincoln (9), Waterloo (3), Ashland (2) and Kearney (2).
- When is 5K season in Nebraska?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are November (9), August (6) and September (5).
- What is the biggest 5K in Nebraska?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in Nebraska is the Good Life Halfsy, with about 9,000 runners across all of its distances.
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