Nebraska Running Races
82 upcoming races across Nebraska in the next 12 months, from local 5Ks to marathons and ultras. Updated nightly. Want filters, maps, and radius search? Open Nebraska in the Race Finder.
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Racing in Nebraska: what the calendar looks like
There are 82 races on the Nebraska calendar over the next 12 months, which works out to roughly 2 per week. Among complete calendar months, December 2026 has the most listed races (10); January 2027 has the fewest (2). The busiest places to race are Omaha (25), Lincoln (22), Bellevue (3).
Of those, 51 offer a 5K, 38 offer a 1 Mile and 34 offer a 10K. The next marathon is Omaha Costco Marathon on December 12 in Omaha. The next half marathon is Turkey Trails - Omaha on November 21.
By race count Nebraska ranks 42nd of 51 states and DC.
Races by month
- Nov 202620 races
- Dec 202610 races
- Jan 20272 races
- Feb 20274 races
- Mar 20274 races
- Apr 20279 races
- May 202710 races
- Jun 20274 races
- Jul 20273 races
- Aug 20276 races
- Sep 20273 races
- Oct 20275 races
- Nov 20272 races
November 2026
- Sat 11/14Run for the Kids of St JudeOmaha, NE · 5K · from $5 · register ↗
- Sun 11/15Gobble for Good LifeLincoln, NE · from $20 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Corn to Creek 25KLincoln, NE · 25K · 10K · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Lincoln Lutheran Turkey TrotLincoln, NE · 2 Mile · 0.5 Miles · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Turkey Trails - OmahaOmaha, NE · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Trail · from $17 · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Zanfel Orienteering Race # 3 FinalePanama, NE · 5 Miles · from $40 · registration closed · register ↗
- Thu 11/2612th Annual Wilber Physical Therapy Turkey TrotWilber, NE · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · register ↗
- Thu 11/262026 Wild Turkey ChasePickrell, NE · Half Marathon · 5K · 1 Mile · 10K · from $25 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Achieve 5·Tur·K 2026Bellevue, NE · 5K · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Feast and FeathersOmaha, NE · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Kearney Family YMCA Turkey Trot & Gobble WobbleKearney, NE · 1 Mile · 5 Miles · 2 Mile · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Memorial Park Turkey Trot (Omaha, Nebraska)Omaha, NE · 5K · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Omaha Turkey Trot 5KOmaha, NE · 5K · from $13 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Thankful Jaunt-By Brodstone Community WellnessSuperior, NE · from $15 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Thurston Turkey TrotThurston, NE · 5K · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26YMCA of Lincoln Turkey Trot presented by Union Bank & TrustLincoln, NE · 1 Mile · 5K · from $22 · register ↗
- Fri 11/27Thank YouLincoln, NE · register ↗
- Sat 11/28Endurance Loopy LoopLincoln, NE · 1 Hour · 3 Hour · 5 Hour · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 11/28Seward Reindeer Run - 2026Seward, NE · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
- Sun 11/29Turkey Trails - LincolnLincoln, NE · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Trail · from $17 · register ↗
December 2026
- Sat 12/52026 Jingle Bell Run - NebraskaPapillion, NE · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Christmas City Under the Lights 5K & 1Mile - Minden, NEMinden, NE · 5K · 1 Mile · from $15 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Dashing For DonutsGrand Island, NE · 1 Mile · register ↗
- Sun 12/6Holiday Run - 2026Lincoln, NE · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
- Sat 12/12Omaha Costco MarathonOmaha, NE · Marathon · register ↗
- Sat 12/12Our Lady of Guadalupe 5K Fun RunLincoln, NE · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 12/12Santa Run (Fleet Feet Lincoln 2026)Lincoln, NE · 2 Mile · from $40 · register ↗
- Sun 12/13Candy Cane Course - LincolnLincoln, NE · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · from $22 · register ↗
- Sat 12/19Candy Cane Course - OmahaOmaha, NE · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · from $22 · register ↗
- Sun 12/20Holiday Hustle 5K RunLa Vista, NE · 5K · from $45 · register ↗
January 2027
- Fri 1/1LTC: Run. Connect. Give Back.Lincoln, NE · register ↗
- Sat 1/30Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - OmahaOmaha, NE · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
February 2027
- Sat 2/6Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - LincolnLincoln, NE · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Sat 2/13Zanfel Orienteering Race # 1Hickman, NE · 15 Miles · from $40 · register ↗
- Fri 2/26Team Compete DriathlonOmaha, NE · from $50 · register ↗
- Sat 2/27Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - LincolnLincoln, NE · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
March 2027
- Sat 3/6Heat the Streets Run & Walk for WarmthOmaha, NE · 10K · 5K · 2 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 3/13Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - OmahaOmaha, NE · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Sat 3/20Angry Cow Trail Run # 1Raymond, NE · 5K · Trail · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 3/20LTC Spring ForwardLincoln, NE · 10 Mile · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
April 2027
- Sat 4/3DoNot Stop Half Marathon 5K/10K - LincolnLincoln, NE · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Sat 4/3Spring Into Wellness Fun Run/Walk - Clarkson CollegeOmaha, NE · 1 Mile · 5K · from $28 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 4/1733 UltraOdell, NE · 33 Miles · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · from $33 · register ↗
- Sat 4/17Cowboy 100Valentine, NE · Ultra · register ↗
- Sat 4/17Pins for Parkinson's NebraskaOmaha, NE · from $250 · register ↗
- Sat 4/242027 ASN Fun & Resource FestOmaha, NE · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 4/24Chesterman Coca-Cola Maverick RunOmaha, NE · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · register ↗
- Sat 4/24DoNot Stop Half Marathon 5K/10K - OmahaOmaha, NE · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Sat 4/24Wagon Train Lake Trail RunHickman, NE · 5K · 6 Miles · 12 Miles · Trail · from $25 · register ↗
May 2027
- Sat 5/1Conquer The BeastPierce, NE · Timed · register ↗
- Sat 5/8Blazing PaddlesRaymond, NE · 5 Miles · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 5/8Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - LincolnLincoln, NE · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Mon 5/102027 Prairie Series - Day 4 (NE)South Sioux City, NE · register ↗
- Fri 5/14No Bull AroundPierce, NE · 48 Hour · register ↗
- Sat 5/29American Heroes RunBellevue, NE · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 5/29Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - OmahaOmaha, NE · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Sat 5/29Rockin RockfordBeatrice, NE · 15 Miles · 35 Miles · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 5/29Treat Trot LincolnLincoln, NE · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · from $17 · register ↗
- Mon 5/31Shine Your Light Mental Health Awareness Run/WalkNebraska City, NE · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
June 2027
- Sun 6/6PLAYTRI - IRONMAN 70.3 OMAHAOmaha, NE · from $75 · register ↗
- Sat 6/12No Shame ShindigPierce, NE · 50 Mile · 50K · Marathon · Half Marathon · register ↗
- Sat 6/19Orienteering Challenge Series # 2Gretna, NE · 5 Miles · from $40 · register ↗
- Sat 6/26Treat Trot OmahaOmaha, NE · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · from $17 · register ↗
July 2027
- Sun 7/4Ralston Independence Day Fun Run/Walk 3 Mile 2027Ralston, NE · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
- Sat 7/10Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - OmahaOmaha, NE · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Sat 7/31Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - LincolnLincoln, NE · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
August 2027
- Sat 8/7Panama Trai Ultra RunPanama, NE · 12 Miles · 24 Miles · 36 Miles · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 8/7The Valentine Marathon - 2027Valentine, NE · 52K · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · register ↗
- Sun 8/8Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - OmahaOmaha, NE · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 8/14Summer Sizzler- OmahaOmaha, NE · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · from $17 · register ↗
- Sat 8/21Summer Sizzler - LincolnLincoln, NE · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · from $17 · register ↗
- Sat 8/28Wiley Canyon UltraLexington, NE · 10K · 5K · register ↗
September 2027
- Sat 9/4Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - OmahaOmaha, NE · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Fri 9/24Cowboy 200Norfolk, NE · 200 Miles · register ↗
- Sun 9/26Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - LincolnLincoln, NE · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
October 2027
- Sat 10/2Run the Platte Half / 10K / 5KSpringfield, NE · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · from $32 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 10/162027 Market to Market® Relay NebraskaOmaha, NE · 76 Miles · from $730 · register ↗
- Sat 10/23Spooky Sprint - LincolnLincoln, NE · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Sat 10/23The Last Cowboy BackyardO'Neill, NE · Timed · register ↗
- Sat 10/30Spooky Sprint - OmahaOmaha, NE · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
November 2027
- Sat 11/6Angry Cow Vets Trail RunShubert, NE · 4 Miles · 8 Miles · 12 Miles · Trail · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 11/13Salute to Service RunBellevue, NE · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
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