5K Races in Nebraska — 2026

There are 24 5K races in Nebraska scheduled for 2026. The next is the A Walk in the Park for Pediatric Cancer in Omaha on July 19. Nebraska 5K races run primarily July 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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