5K Races in Nebraska — 2026

There are 23 5K races in Nebraska scheduled for 2026. The next is the Bellwood Daze River Run in Bellwood on August 8. Nebraska 5K races run primarily August through December.

A Walk in the Park for Pediatric Cancer

Sun, Jul 19 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Butter Brickle Day A Walk in the Park Adult WalkButter Brickle Day A Walk in the Park Kids Walk

From $25 Closed

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Bellwood Daze River Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Bellwood, NE Bellwood

Half-mile Kids Run2-mile Run6-mile Run +1

From $5 Open

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First Street Brewing Company - hwy 6/34 series

Sat, Aug 8 · Hastings, NE Hastings

5K

From $40 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Lincoln, NE

Sat, Aug 15 · Lincoln, NE Lincoln

Youth Registration 13 to 17 yrsChild Registration 12 & UnderAdult Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Elsey Mae Memorial Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Beatrice, NE Beatrice

Elsey Mae Memory MileElsey Mae Memorial 5kElsey Mae Memory Mile - Virtual +1

From $20 Open

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KACM Bubble Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Kearney, NE Kearney

1 Mile Untimed Walk Ages 16+1 Mile Untimed Walk Ages 5-155k Timed Run Ages 5-15 +2

From $0 Open

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Run with purpose 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Run With Purpose Omaha 5k

From $20 Open

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Run With Me for T1D 5k Run & Walk

Sat, Aug 29 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Run With Me for T1D 5k Run & Walk (in-person)Run With Me for T1D 5k Run & Walk (virtual)

From $40 Open

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Creighton ASDA Smiles-for-Miles Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Faculty/Staff Run/WalkStudent Run/WalkAlumni Run/Walk +1

From $15 Open

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Lost Way Brewery - hwy 6/34 series

Sat, Sep 12 · Holdrege, NE Holdrege

5K

From $40 Open

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AppleJack Fun Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Nebraska City, NE Nebraska City

AppleJack Fun Run & Walk

From $35 Open

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Run With A Heart 5k

Sun, Sep 20 · Omaha, NE Omaha

5k

From $25 Open

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KCHS Move & Groove

Sat, Sep 26 · Minden, NE Minden

1 Mile Fun Run or Walk NO TSHIRT1 Mile Fun Run or Walk with TShirt5K Run or Walk with TShirt

From $12 Open

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Walk the Park for Parkinson's

Sat, Sep 26 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Walk the Park for Parkinson's 1 or 2 mile Walk

From $25 Open

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Suicide Awareness 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Norfolk, NE Norfolk

Suicide Awareness 5k

From $35 Open

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SHEPHERD'S RUN 2026

Sat, Oct 3 · Hickman, NE Hickman

Shepherd's Run 2026: 1 mile fun run/walkShepherd's Run 2026: 5K trail run

From $15 Open

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TurtleLiz JenMonkey Friendship Run VI

Sat, Oct 10 · Lincoln, NE Lincoln

TurtleLiz JenMonkey Friendship Run VITurtleLiz JenMonkey Friendship Run VI

From $20 Open

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Magical Marvelous Memories 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 11 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Seniors/Students 5k Run/WalkAdult 5k Run/WalkKids 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Live Like Harrell JR. 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Harrell Jackson JR. 1 mile walkLive Like Harrell Jr. 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Staplehurst Volunteer Fire Department 5K Beer Costume Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Staplehurst, NE Staplehurst

5K Beer Costume Run

From $42 Open

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Run for the Kids of St Jude

Sat, Nov 14 · Omaha, NE Omaha

5k Run

From $30 Closed

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Orienteering Race # 4 Finale

Sat, Nov 21 · Panama, NE Panama

Orienteering Race # 4 Finale

From $40 Open

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YMCA of Lincoln Turkey Trot presented by Union Bank & Trust

Thu, Nov 26 · Lincoln, NE Lincoln

YMCA Turkey Trot 1-Mile Fun Run/WalkYMCA Turkey Trot 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk (Trot at Home/Virtual)YMCA Turkey Trot 5K (Trot at Home/Virtual) +1

From $21 Closed

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Nebraska

Sat, Dec 5 · Papillion, NE Papillion

1 Mile5K TimedVirtual Jingler +2

From $25 Open

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