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Half Marathons in Nebraska
Nebraska currently has 21 upcoming half marathons with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Omaha, Lincoln, Ashland and Bellevue have the largest concentration of events.
September (6), May (4) and August (3) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 6 annual half marathons are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 21
- Active listings
- 27
- Cities with races
- 13
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Upcoming half marathons in Nebraska
All 21 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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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 half marathon 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 half marathons happen in Nebraska
- April
- 1 upcoming race
- May
- 4 upcoming races
- July
- 2 upcoming races
- August
- 3 upcoming races
- September
- 6 upcoming races
- October
- 3 upcoming races
- November
- 2 upcoming races
Nebraska cities with the most half marathons
- Omaha
- 8 upcoming races
- Lincoln
- 5 upcoming races
- Ashland
- 1 upcoming race
- Bellevue
- 1 upcoming race
- Gering
- 1 upcoming race
- Grand Island
- 1 upcoming race
- Kearney
- 1 upcoming race
- Louisville
- 1 upcoming race
Running in Nebraska cities
Annual events awaiting their next date
These half marathons 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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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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Hoppy Half Marathon, Relay, 10k & 5kBeatrice, NE Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K
Half Marathons 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.
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
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- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Half Marathons in Nebraska: common questions
- How many half marathons are there in Nebraska?
- RaceRove currently lists 21 upcoming half marathons in Nebraska with a confirmed date, plus 6 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a half marathon?
- A half marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1 kilometres).
- Which Nebraska cities have the most half marathons?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Omaha (8), Lincoln (5), Ashland (1), Bellevue (1) and Gering (1).
- When is half marathon season in Nebraska?
- Of the upcoming half marathons listed, the busiest months are September (6), May (4) and August (3).
- What is the biggest half marathon in Nebraska?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a half marathon listed in Nebraska is the Lincoln Marathon, with about 12,000 runners across all of its distances.
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