Running Races in Nebraska — 2026

There are 66 running races in Nebraska in 2026 across 23 cities. The next upcoming race is the A Walk in the Park for Pediatric Cancer in Omaha on July 19. Popular distances include 5K races, ultras, half marathons.

RipRoar Youth Triathlon | Omaha, NE

Sat, Jul 18 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Triathlon SENIOR: 12-15 years old on December 31, 2026Parent/Kid Relay (Parent Registration Form)INTERMEDIATE: 9-11 years old on December 31, 2026 +2

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Omaha Triathlon - Nebraska State Championships 2026

Sun, Jul 19 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Triathlon Omaha Triathlon Sprint Individual EntryNebraska High School State Championship Sprint DistanceOmaha Triathlon Olympic Aquabike (Swim and Bike) Individual Entry +7

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Crofton's Dam Race

Sat, Jul 25 · Crofton, NE Crofton

Triathlon Crofton's Dam Bike RaceCrofton's Dam Half MarathonCrofton's Dam Race - Individual Triathlon +4

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Omaha

Sat, Jul 25 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +5

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Lincoln

Sat, Aug 1 · Lincoln, NE Lincoln

Virtual 1 Mile5 K10 K +5

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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2nd Annual Corn to Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Du Bois, NE Du Bois

Trail 1-Mile Fun Run5K Run10K Run +1

From $15 Open

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First Street Brewing Company - hwy 6/34 series

Sat, Aug 8 · Hastings, NE Hastings

Road 5K

From $40 Open

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Bellwood Daze River Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Bellwood, NE Bellwood

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

From $5 Open

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Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Omaha

Sun, Aug 9 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K5K-No Shirt +6

From $25 Open

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Lucky Bucket 5K Off-road run!

Sat, Aug 15 · Ashland, NE Ashland

Trail Lucky Bucket 5K Off-road Run.

From $40 Open

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Pickleball for Parkinson's Nebraska

Sat, Aug 15 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Pickleball for Parkinson's Nebraska

From $60 Open

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

Sat, Aug 15 · Lincoln, NE Lincoln

Road Child Registration 12 & UnderAdult RegistrationFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Chris Eitzmann Memorial 5K - Byron Bash

Sat, Aug 15 · Byron, NE Byron

Road Chris Eitzmann Memorial 5K

From $20 Open

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Summer Sizzler- Lincoln

Sat, Aug 15 · Lincoln, NE Lincoln

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Fall Half Marathon Training Class Powered by ASICS (Lincoln)

Tue, Aug 18 · Lincoln, NE Lincoln

Road Beginner Run and Run WalkIntermediateAdvanced

From $75 Open

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Fall Full & Half Marathon Training Class Presented by ASICS (Omaha)

Tue, Aug 18 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Road Half Marathon: Intermediate/AdvancedHalf Marathon: BeginnerFull Marathon: Beginner +1

From $75 Open

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Summer Sizzler- Omaha

Sat, Aug 22 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Elsey Mae Memorial Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Beatrice, NE Beatrice

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

From $20 Open

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KACM Bubble Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Kearney, NE Kearney

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

From $0 Open

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Run with purpose 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Road 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

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

From $40 Open

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

Sat, Sep 5 · Papillion, NE Papillion

Virtual 5K - UNTIMED5K5K - Extended Online Registration +11

From $39.99 Open

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Harvest Moon Hustle

Tue, Sep 8 · Elmwood, NE Elmwood

Virtual 10K - Sponsors10K - 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

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Creighton ASDA Smiles-for-Miles Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Omaha, NE Omaha

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

From $15 Open

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Hell on the Hill

Sun, Sep 13 · Lincoln, NE Lincoln

Road Hell on the Hill

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

Sat, Sep 19 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 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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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Lincoln

Sun, Sep 20 · Ashland, NE Ashland

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Run With A Heart 5k

Sun, Sep 20 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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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 TShirt5K Run or Walk with TShirt

From $12 Open

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

Sat, Sep 26 · Norfolk, NE Norfolk

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

From $15 Open

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Hoppy Half Marathon, Relay, 10k & 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Beatrice, NE Beatrice

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

From $35 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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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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Suicide Awareness 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Norfolk, NE Norfolk

Road Suicide Awareness 5k

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

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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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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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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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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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Magical Marvelous Memories 5k Run/Walk

Sun, Oct 11 · Omaha, NE Omaha

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

From $20 Open

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2026 Market to Market® Relay Nebraska

Sat, Oct 17 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Road 2026 M2M Relay NebraskaDrawing Registration 2026 M2M Relay NebraskaPrior Year Deferral +4

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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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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Spooky Sprint- Lincoln

Sun, Oct 18 · Lincoln, NE Lincoln

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

Sun, Oct 25 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Virtual 5K - Extended Online Registration5K UntimedVirtual 5K +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 $42 Open

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Good Life Halfsy®

Tue, Nov 3 · Lincoln, NE Lincoln

Virtual Half Marathon - Athletes with DisabilitiesVirtual Half MarathonHalf Marathon +2

From $95 Open

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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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