Nebraska · 5K
Rust Buster 5K
Rust Buster 5K is a 5K event held in Waterloo, Nebraska. Its next confirmed date is Friday, January 1, 2027. About 300 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- January 1, 2027
- Location
- Waterloo, NE
- Field size
- ~300 runners
Race details
- Date
- Friday, January 1, 2027
- Location
- Waterloo, Nebraska
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 300 runners
- Course
- Flat park trail, ~40 ft gain
- Registration
- rustbuster5k.itsyourrace.com
- Official website
- run-ne.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 10:00 AM CST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Rust Buster 5K
A New Year's Day 5K opening the Winter Fitness Series at Two Rivers State Recreation Area.
Rankings and notes
- Notes
- A New Year's Day 5K opening the Winter Fitness Series at Two Rivers State Recreation Area. [next_date estimated from projected_date]
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Rust Buster 5K: common questions
- When is the Rust Buster 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Friday, January 1, 2027.
- Where is the Rust Buster 5K held?
- In Waterloo, Nebraska.
- What distances does the Rust Buster 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Rust Buster 5K?
- 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 Rust Buster 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at rustbuster5k.itsyourrace.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Rust Buster 5K start?
- 10:00 AM CST.
- What is the course like at the Rust Buster 5K?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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