Running Races in Nebraska — 2026

There are 65 running races in Nebraska in 2026 across 23 cities. The next upcoming race is the Crofton's Dam Race in Crofton on July 25. Popular distances include 5K races, ultras, half marathons.

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

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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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2nd Annual Corn to Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Du Bois, NE Du Bois

Trail 1-Mile Fun Run5K Run10K Run +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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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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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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First Street Brewing Company - hwy 6/34 series

Sat, Aug 8 · Hastings, NE Hastings

Road 5K

From $40 Open

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Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Omaha

Sun, Aug 9 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Virtual 5K-No ShirtVirtual 5K5K +6

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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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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 Adult RegistrationFirst Responders & Military RegistrationYouth Registration 13 to 17 yrs +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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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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Fall Full & Half Marathon Training Class Presented by ASICS (Omaha)

Tue, Aug 18 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Road Half Marathon: BeginnerHalf Marathon: Intermediate/AdvancedFull Marathon: Intermediate/Advanced +1

From $75 Open

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Fall Half Marathon Training Class Powered by ASICS (Lincoln)

Tue, Aug 18 · Lincoln, NE Lincoln

Road AdvancedBeginner Run and Run WalkIntermediate

From $75 Open

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Summer Sizzler- Omaha

Sat, Aug 22 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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KACM Bubble Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Kearney, NE Kearney

Road 1 Mile Untimed Walk Ages 5-151 Mile Untimed Walk Ages 16+5k Timed Run Ages 5-15 +2

From $0 Open

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Elsey Mae Memorial Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Beatrice, NE Beatrice

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

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

From $40 Open

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Run with purpose 5K

Sat, Aug 29 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Road Run With Purpose Omaha 5k

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

Sat, Sep 5 · Papillion, NE Papillion

Virtual Virtual Run - 5K5K5K UNTIMED - Extended Online Registration +11

From $39.99 Open

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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 Closing Soon 20 spots left

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Creighton ASDA Smiles-for-Miles Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Road Faculty/Staff Run/WalkFamily Members Run/WalkStudent Run/Walk +1

From $15 Open

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Lost Way Brewery - hwy 6/34 series

Sat, Sep 12 · Holdrege, NE Holdrege

Road 5K

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Heartland Pride Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Road 2K fun walkKids (ages 5 to 12) 2K fun walk5K fun run/walk +1

From $20 Open

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Hell on the Hill

Sun, Sep 13 · Lincoln, NE Lincoln

Road Hell on the Hill

From $50 Open

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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

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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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Suicide Awareness 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Norfolk, NE Norfolk

Road Suicide Awareness 5k

From $35 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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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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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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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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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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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 Adult 5k Run/WalkKids 5k Run/WalkSeniors/Students 5k Run/Walk

From $20 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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2026 Market to Market® Relay Nebraska

Sat, Oct 17 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Road Drawing Registration 2026 M2M Relay NebraskaVIP 2026 M2M Relay Nebraska2026 M2M Relay Nebraska +4

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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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 RegistrationVirtual 5K5K +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 Deferred Previous Year Half MarathonHalf MarathonHalf Marathon - Athletes with Disabilities +2

From $95 Open

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Turkey Trails - Omaha

Sat, Nov 21 · Omaha, NE Omaha

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 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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