Running Races in Nebraska — 2026

There are 48 running races in Nebraska in 2026 across 20 cities. The next upcoming race is the Nebraska Marathon - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K in Papillion on September 5. Popular distances include 5K races, ultras, half marathons.

Nebraska Marathon - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sat, Sep 5 · Papillion, NE Papillion

Virtual 5K - UNTIMED5K UNTIMED - Extended Online RegistrationVirtual Run - 5K +11

From $44.99 Open Closing Soon

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Harvest Moon Hustle

Tue, Sep 8 · Elmwood, NE Elmwood

Virtual 10K - BRIN Black Friday Bundle Registration10K - In-Person Registration10K - Virtual Registration +3

From $63 Open 20 spots left

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Lost Way Brewery - hwy 6/34 series

Sat, Sep 12 · Holdrege, NE Holdrege

Road 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Heartland Pride Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Road Kids (ages 5 to 12) 2K fun walk2K fun walkKids (ages 5 to 12) 5K fun run/walk +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Creighton ASDA Smiles-for-Miles Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Road Alumni Run/WalkStudent Run/WalkFamily Members Run/Walk +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Hell on the Hill

Sun, Sep 13 · Lincoln, NE Lincoln

Road Hell on the Hill

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Omaha

Sat, Sep 19 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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AppleJack Fun Run & Walk

Sat, Sep 19 · Nebraska City, NE Nebraska City

Road AppleJack Fun Run & Walk

From $35 Open

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STEPS OF LOVE - Pregnancy & Infant Loss Memorial Event (5K Run / 1 Mile Walk)

Sat, Sep 19 · Norfolk, NE Norfolk

Road Memorial Walk (In-Person)Memorial Walk (Virtual Option)Memorial 5K Run (Virtual Option) +2

From $15 Open

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Run With A Heart 5k

Sun, Sep 20 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Lincoln

Sun, Sep 20 · Ashland, NE Ashland

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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KCHS Move & Groove

Sat, Sep 26 · Minden, NE Minden

Road 1 Mile Fun Run or Walk NO TSHIRT1 Mile Fun Run or Walk with TShirt (T-Shirt Deadline 9/14)5K Run or Walk with TShirt (T-Shirt Deadline 9/14)

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 Closing Soon

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Hoppy Half Marathon, Relay, 10k & 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Beatrice, NE Beatrice

Virtual Virtual Hoppy 5k Run/WalkHoppy 5kHoppy 10K +4

From $35 Open

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Suicide Awareness 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Norfolk, NE Norfolk

Road Suicide Awareness 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Cops vs Cancer: Lights & Sirens Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5k Run

From $35 Open

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Run the Platte Half / 10K / 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Springfield, NE Springfield

Virtual 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $32 Open 83 spots left

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Liberty Centre Services Color Your Recovery

Sat, Oct 3 · Norfolk, NE Norfolk

Road 1 Mile Kids Run5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $17 Open

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SHEPHERD'S RUN 2026

Sat, Oct 3 · Hickman, NE Hickman

Road 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

Virtual TurtleLiz JenMonkey Friendship Run VITurtleLiz JenMonkey Friendship Run VI

From $20 Open

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Angry Cow Trail Run # 3

Sat, Oct 10 · Raymond, NE Raymond

Trail Angry Cow Trail Run # 3 4 mileAngry Cow Trail Run # 3 8 mileAngry Cow Trail Run # 3 12 mile

From $25 Open

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Magical Marvelous Memories 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 11 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Road Adult 5k Run/WalkKids 5k Run/WalkSeniors/Students 5k Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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2026 Market to Market® Relay Nebraska

Sat, Oct 17 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Road Drawing Registration 2026 M2M Relay Nebraska2026 M2M Relay NebraskaPrior Year Deferral +4

From $0 Open

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Spooky Sprint - Omaha

Sat, Oct 17 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Live Like Harrell JR. 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Omaha, NE Omaha

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

From $35 Open

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Spooky Sprint- Lincoln

Sun, Oct 18 · Ashland, NE Ashland

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Hot Cider Hustle - Omaha Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Virtual Virtual 5K5K5K Untimed +9

From $12.99 Open

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Staplehurst Volunteer Fire Department 5K Beer Costume Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Staplehurst, NE Staplehurst

Road 5K Beer Costume Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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759 5K A Salute to Veterans

Sun, Nov 1 · Kearney, NE Kearney

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Good Life Halfsy®

Tue, Nov 3 · Lincoln, NE Lincoln

Virtual Half Marathon - Athletes with DisabilitiesPacers - Half MarathonDeferred Previous Year Half Marathon +2

From $95 Open

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Turkey Trails - Omaha

Sat, Nov 21 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Orienteering Race # 4 Finale

Sat, Nov 21 · Panama, NE Panama

OCR Orienteering Race # 4 Finale

From $40 Open

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Omaha Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Virtual 5K Kid's Division Fun Run (11 Years and Under)5K Run/Walk (Untimed)5K Run/Walk +5

From $0 Open

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2026 Wild Turkey Chase

Thu, Nov 26 · Pickrell, NE Pickrell

Virtual VIRTUAL ~ 1 Mile Bobble1 Mile Bobble5k Waddle +5

From $25 Open

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Wild Turkey Chase 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Pickrell, NE Pickrell

Road VIRTUAL ~ 1 Mile Bobble1 Mile Bobble5k Waddle +5

From $25 Open

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Turkey Trails - Lincoln

Sun, Nov 29 · Lincoln, NE Lincoln

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Nebraska

Sat, Dec 5 · Papillion, NE Papillion

Virtual 1 Mile5K Timed5K Untimed +2

From $25 Open

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Omaha Costco Marathon

Sat, Dec 12 · Omaha, NE Omaha

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Candy Cane Course - Lincoln

Sun, Dec 13 · Lincoln, NE Lincoln

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $22 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Candy Cane Course - Omaha

Sat, Dec 19 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $22 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Holiday Hustle 5K Run

Sun, Dec 20 · La Vista, NE La Vista

Road Holiday Hustle 5K Run

From $45 Open

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33 Ultra

Sat, Apr 17 · Odell, NE Odell

Virtual 1 Mile - Running/Walking1.3 Miles - Running/Walking3.3 Miles - Running/Walking +17

From $0 Open

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