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5Ks in Nebraska
Nebraska currently has 35 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk and Bellevue have the largest concentration of events.
October (15), November (8) and September (5) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 53 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 35
- Active listings
- 88
- Cities with races
- 32
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Upcoming 5Ks in Nebraska
All 35 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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Coach McKnight Fun Run - 6th AnnualPlattsmouth, NE1 Mile Walk - In Person5K - In PersonKids 1-Mile Fun Run - In PersonVirtual Race
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 5K events in Nebraska
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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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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Monument MarathonGering, NE Usually held in September · date not confirmedMarathonHalf MarathonHalf Marathon Relay (3-person)5K ~1,000 runners
When 5Ks happen in Nebraska
- March
- 1 upcoming race
- April
- 1 upcoming race
- May
- 1 upcoming race
- September
- 5 upcoming races
- October
- 15 upcoming races
- November
- 8 upcoming races
- December
- 4 upcoming races
Nebraska cities with the most 5Ks
- Omaha
- 12 upcoming races
- Lincoln
- 8 upcoming races
- Norfolk
- 2 upcoming races
- Bellevue
- 2 upcoming races
- Papillion
- 1 upcoming race
- Beatrice
- 1 upcoming race
- Broken Bow
- 1 upcoming race
- Hickman
- 1 upcoming race
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 5Ks 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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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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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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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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Hometown Half Marathon - LincolnLincoln, NE Usually held in May · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~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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Valentine's Day 5K WaterlooWaterloo, NE Usually held in February · date not confirmed5K ~250 runners
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AppleJack Fun Run & WalkNebraska City, NE Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Miles
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Fall Full & Half Marathon Training ClassOmaha, NE Usually held in August · next date not announcedMarathon5K
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First Street Brewing Company - hwy 6/34 seriesHastings, NE Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
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Go Girl Run, Omaha, NEOmaha, NE Usually held in September · next date not announced5K (Women and Youth)Kids Fun Run
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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - LincolnAshland, NE Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon50m1 Miles5K +1 more
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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - OmahaOmaha, NE Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon50m1 Miles5K +1 more
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Great Plains Colon Cancer Task Force Boxer 500Papillion, NE Usually held in August · next date not announced1 Mile Walk (untimed)In-Person 5K (timed)Kids Dash (untimed)Kids Fun Run - 1K (untimed) +1 more
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Heatwave Half Marathon - LincolnLincoln, NE Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon50m1 Miles5K +1 more
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Heatwave Half Marathon - OmahaOmaha, NE Usually held in July · next date not announcedHalf Marathon50m1 Miles5K +1 more
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Lost Way Brewery - hwy 6/34 seriesHoldrege, NE Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Nebraska Marathon - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5KPapillion, NE Usually held in September · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K
5Ks in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 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.
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5Ks in Nebraska: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in Nebraska?
- RaceRove currently lists 35 upcoming 5Ks in Nebraska with a confirmed date, plus 53 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 5K?
- A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
- Which Nebraska cities have the most 5Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Omaha (12), Lincoln (8), Norfolk (2), Bellevue (2) and Papillion (1).
- When is 5K season in Nebraska?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are October (15), November (8) and September (5).
- What is the biggest 5K in Nebraska?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in Nebraska is the Omaha Corporate Cup Run, with about 3,000 runners across all of its distances.
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