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Running Races in Nebraska
Nebraska currently has 50 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk and Bellevue have the largest concentration of events.
By distance, that includes 35 5Ks, 18 10Ks, 6 half marathons and 1 marathon. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.
October (19), November (12) and September (7) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 78 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 50
- Active listings
- 128
- Cities with races
- 49
Browse Nebraska races by distance
Upcoming races in Nebraska
All 50 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Woods Park Twilight Runs - 4th AnnualLincoln, NE5K (all ages and paces)Wild Things (12 and under) 1 Mile
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Beer & Bagel NE. | 4-ish mile OR 12-ish mile Off Road RunCass County, NE12 Mile(ish) Run4 Mile(ish) RunCOMPANION PASS FOR KIDS (19 & UNDER)Companion Pass Only
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Coach McKnight Fun Run - 6th AnnualPlattsmouth, NE1 Mile Walk - In Person5K - In PersonKids 1-Mile Fun Run - In PersonVirtual Race
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Lincoln Running Co/Movement Academy Fall Training ClassLincoln, NEFall Training | Sunday onlyFall Training | Thursdays and Sundays
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Shine Your Light Mental Health Awareness Run/WalkNebraska City, NE
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest races in Nebraska
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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The Good Life HalfsyLincoln, NE Usually held in November · date not confirmedHalf MarathonRelay ~9,000 runners
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Market to Market Relay NebraskaOmaha, NE Usually held in May · date not confirmed~76-mile team relay (19 legs3-5.5 mi each) ~4,500 runners
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Omaha Corporate Cup RunOmaha, NE Usually held in April · date not confirmed10K5K1-Mile WalkKids' Dash ~3,000 runners
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Hometown Half Marathon - OmahaOmaha, NE Usually held in May · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~1,500 runners
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Leprechaun Chase 10KAshland, NE Usually held in March · date not confirmed10K (plus 5K) ~1,500 runners
When races happen in Nebraska
- January
- 1 upcoming race
- March
- 1 upcoming race
- April
- 2 upcoming races
- May
- 2 upcoming races
- July
- 1 upcoming race
- September
- 7 upcoming races
- October
- 19 upcoming races
- November
- 12 upcoming races
- December
- 5 upcoming races
Nebraska cities with the most races
- Omaha
- 14 upcoming races
- Lincoln
- 12 upcoming races
- Norfolk
- 3 upcoming races
- Bellevue
- 2 upcoming races
- Papillion
- 1 upcoming race
- Beatrice
- 1 upcoming race
- Hickman
- 1 upcoming race
- Nebraska City
- 1 upcoming race
Annual events awaiting their next date
These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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The Good Life HalfsyLincoln, NE Usually held in November · date not confirmedHalf MarathonRelay ~9,000 runners
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Market to Market Relay NebraskaOmaha, NE Usually held in May · date not confirmed~76-mile team relay (19 legs3-5.5 mi each) ~4,500 runners
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Omaha Corporate Cup RunOmaha, NE Usually held in April · date not confirmed10K5K1-Mile WalkKids' Dash ~3,000 runners
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Hometown Half Marathon - OmahaOmaha, NE Usually held in May · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~1,500 runners
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Leprechaun Chase 10KAshland, NE Usually held in March · date not confirmed10K (plus 5K) ~1,500 runners
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Heartland MarathonOmaha, NE Usually held in September · date not confirmedMarathonHalf ~1,000 runners
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Monument MarathonGering, NE Usually held in September · date not confirmedMarathonHalf MarathonHalf Marathon Relay (3-person)5K ~1,000 runners
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Omaha MarathonOmaha, NE Usually held in September · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~1,000 runners
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Spooky Sprint - OmahaOmaha, NE Usually held in October · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K1 Mile +1 more ~1,000 runners
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Jingle Bell Run NebraskaOmaha, NE Usually held in December · date not confirmed5K1 Mile ~800 runners
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Bob Lauterbach Memorial Downtown RunaroundColumbus, NE Usually held in July · date not confirmed5 Mile2.1 Mile ~700 runners
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Nebraska State Fair MarathonGrand Island, NE Usually held in August · date not confirmedMarathonHalf MarathonMarathon Relay5K +1 more ~700 runners
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Popsicle 5K/10K/Half OmahaOmaha, NE Usually held in August · date not confirmed5K10KHalf Marathon ~700 runners
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Buffalo Stampede Half Marathon, 10K & 5KKearney, NE Usually held in September · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~600 runners
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Hot Cider Hustle - LincolnLincoln, NE Usually held in October · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~600 runners
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Platte River Half MarathonLouisville, NE Usually held in April · date not confirmedHalf Marathon ~600 runners
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Hometown Half Marathon - LincolnLincoln, NE Usually held in May · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~500 runners
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Scotts Bluff MarathonGering, NE Usually held in June · date not confirmedMarathonHalf ~500 runners
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Community Olympiad 5K Run / 1.5 Mile WalkKearney, NE Usually held in June · date not confirmed5K Run1.5 Mile Walk ~400 runners
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Cornhusker State Games Road RaceLincoln, NE Usually held in June · date not confirmed10K3K ~400 runners
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Heartland 100 UltramarathonCassoday, NE Usually held in October · date not confirmed100-mile ultra ~300 runners
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Valentine's Day 5K WaterlooWaterloo, NE Usually held in February · date not confirmed5K ~250 runners
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Great Plains Trail MarathonCrawford, NE Usually held in August · date not confirmedTrail Marathon ~150 runners
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Angry Cow Night Run Trail Run # 2Hickman, NE Usually held in August · next date not announced4 Miles8 Miles
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AppleJack Fun Run & WalkNebraska City, NE Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Miles
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Bellwood Daze River RunBellwood, NE Usually held in August · next date not announced6 Miles2 Miles0.5 Miles
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Chris Eitzmann Memorial 5K - Byron BashByron, NE Usually held in August · next date not announced
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Creighton ASDA Smiles-for-Miles Run/WalkOmaha, NE Usually held in September · next date not announced3 Miles
Races in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
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- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 9 min read How to Run a Race in All 50 States How to plan a 50-state running challenge: set your own rules, group states into trips, build a calendar around the seasons, budget for it and keep track of every finish.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Running Races in Nebraska: common questions
- How many races are there in Nebraska?
- RaceRove currently lists 50 upcoming races in Nebraska with a confirmed date, plus 78 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Which Nebraska cities have the most races?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Omaha (14), Lincoln (12), Norfolk (3), Bellevue (2) and Papillion (1).
- When is race season in Nebraska?
- Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are October (19), November (12) and September (7).
- What is the biggest race in Nebraska?
- By estimated field size, the largest race listed in Nebraska is the Lincoln Marathon, with about 12,000 runners across all of its distances.
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