Trail Running Calendar Nebraska 2026-2027

Support youth soccer at the first annual Omaha Surf Wave Run 5K in Papillion. Runners and walkers follow a scenic route through the Papillion Soccer Complex and Papio Trail to provide financial aid for local athletes.

A trail running event on April 11, 2026 at Platte River State Park offering 10K, 5K, 2K and a free kids quarter mile, with rugged single-track trails, river views and proceeds supporting Midwest Elite Athletics.

An adventure orienteering race at Conestoga Lake on April 18, 2026 that combines trail running and paddling for solo entrants or teams of two or three. Registration closes April 3 and the entry fee includes a shirt, awards, snacks and drink..

Timed trail event at Willow Creek State Recreation Area (Pierce, NE) on April 24-26, 2026 with multiple time-frame options, camping, a limestone loop course, aid stations, awards and distance-specific swag.

A trail event at Calvin Crest in Fremont, Nebraska with looped courses of roughly 12.5 to 13.1 miles, multiple distances including a 100 mile race and a timed 13 hour Lucky 13 format, and staffed aid stations on course.

Trail and obstacle event at Rockford Lake in Beatrice on May 30, 2026, featuring an approximately 4-5 mile course with park-based challenges, a rucking option, included shirt/awards/snacks, and on-site camping.

Blazing Trails for Brain Injury is a fundraising 5K run and 1 mile walk or roll hosted by the Brain Injury Association of Nebraska on June 13, 2026. The event offers in-person participation at Chalco Hills Recreation Area in Omaha and a vir..

Mud Factor Omaha is a 5K mud run at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch in Papillion NE on June 14, 2026, with separate kid and adult waves. Spectators pay $10 for festival access and a signed waiver plus photo ID are required for participants.

A multi-distance trail event at Willow Creek State Recreation Area in Pierce, Nebraska, offering 50 mile, 50K, marathon, and half marathon options with camping, race swag, on-course aid, and finisher medals.

A timed trail event at Chalco Hills Recreation Area with 3, 6, and 12 hour options. The course is a roughly 3 mile single track loop with two aid stations and a 250 runner cap.

The 2nd Annual Corn to Run at Camp Cornhusker near Humboldt, NE offers trail events from a 1 mile fun run to a half marathon. Courses run through wooded rolling hills with aid stations, medical support, cabins and tent camping.

Experience the East and South trails of Wagon Train Lake at this nighttime race in Hickman. Choose between three distances and enjoy a looped course with a central aid station and camping options.

Gravel Worlds Run Series in Lincoln, Nebraska offers 50k, half marathon, 10k and 5k mostly on gravel roads with rolling hills. Events are self-supported, marked, and include regular aid stations plus GPS course files.

Experience a 200 mile point to point footrace along Nebraska's historic Cowboy Trail. This flat and fast rails to trails course features over 200 bridges and runs through charming historic towns.

Navigate through Waubonsie Park using maps and instructions to find checkpoints in this final series race. Participants can compete solo or in teams for a self supported five mile orienteering challenge.

The Angry Cow Trail Run #3 takes place on the trails around Pawnee Lake. This third race in the series offers three out-and-back distances, with fees covering a shirt, medal, and refreshments.

A multi-distance trail event at Glenn Cunningham Lake in Omaha on October 18, 2026, featuring 50M and 50K options, published pricing windows, a no refund policy, and a T-shirt registration deadline.

A community endurance event in Brainard Nebraska featuring a half marathon, a four mile gravel and dirt course, and a kids mile; race amenities include t shirts, finish awards, post race food, and showers.

An evening community run at Woods Park in Lincoln on October 24, 2026 featuring a 1 mile youth race and a multi loop 5K on grass, presented by local running groups with food trucks and planned support for the Lincoln Food Bank.

Test your endurance at The Last Cowboy Backyard, Nebraska's first Backyard Ultra. Runners complete a 4.17-mile lap every hour on a flat trail until only one remains. All participants earn a custom plaque, with special awards for the final r..