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Nebraska State Fair Marathon
Nebraska State Fair Marathon is a marathon, half marathon, Marathon Relay, 5K and 1-Mile event held in Grand Island, Nebraska. It is usually held in August; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 700 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Grand Island, NE
- Field size
- ~700 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- August (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Grand Island, Nebraska
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, 5K, 1-Mile
- Field size
- About 700 runners
- Course
- Flat (less than 50 ft gain)
- Registration
- runguides.com
- Official website
- statefair.org
About the Nebraska State Fair Marathon
A flat, fast race held during the 11-day Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island, with marathon, half, relay, 5K and one-mile options that start and finish at the fairgrounds. Race entry includes admission to the fair.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified flat/fast course; Boston-qualifying potential; entry includes State Fair admission; ~12th annual
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Nebraska State Fair Marathon: common questions
- When is the Nebraska State Fair Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Nebraska State Fair Marathon held?
- In Grand Island, Nebraska.
- What distances does the Nebraska State Fair Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, 5K and 1-Mile.
- How many people run the Nebraska State Fair Marathon?
- About 700 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Nebraska State Fair Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runguides.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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