Nebraska
Nebraska Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Nebraska for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 20 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Nebraska below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
Lucky Bucket 5K Off road is a trail race at Eugene Mahoney State Park on 08/15/2026. Registration runs from 4/2/2026 to 6/1/2026 and the $40 fee includes a t-shirt, food, and two drink tickets.
Multi-day Gravel Worlds in Lincoln, Nebraska runs Aug 21 to 23 with bike, run and triathlon programs including 300 mi and 150 mi bike races and 50 km runs.
August 29, 2026 in Lexington Nebraska: a roughly 35 mile out and back ultra through Wiley Canyon, plus 10K and 5K on paved and gravel roads.
September 2026
Evening 10K trail run in Elmwood, Nebraska set during a full Harvest Moon on the Mopac Trail. Several registration options are available including in person, lottery, virtual, and charity entries.
A point to point ultra on Nebraska’s Cowboy Trail offering 200 mile and 100 mile options over mostly crushed gravel, with staffed aid stations, sleep stations, distance specific finisher buckles, and cash prizes for top finishers.
October 2026
Trail run at Branched Oak Lake near Raymond Nebraska on October 10 2026 offering 4, 8 and 12 mile trail distances with race fees that include a long sleeve shirt and medal.
Black Sheep Race in Bellevue NE on October 10 2026 features 10K Ruck, 10K, 5K and a family 1 mile, with packet pickup and race swag included.
Looped trail races at Glenn Cunningham Lake in Omaha offering 5 mile, 10.5 mile, 21 mile, 50K and a 50 mile option. Two buffet style aid stations support runners and registration for 2026 is open with a 500 runner cap.
Scenic, hilly races in Brainard NE with a half marathon, a 4 mile run, and a kids mile plus shirts and finish awards.
Evening community races at Woods Park with a 1 mile for youth and a multiple loop 5K on grass, plus food trucks and planned donations to the Lincoln Food Bank.
November 2026
A Backyard Ultra in O'Neill, NE on November 7, 2026 where runners complete 4.17 miles each hour until one person remains, with plaques and a winner's buckle.
Trail running event at Indian Cave State Park on November 7, 2026, part of the Angry Cow Series. Four trail distances from 4 miles to 32K are offered and fees include a long sleeve shirt, gloves, snacks, drinks, and a medal.
A 5 mile orienteering race on November 21, 2026 in Panama, NE featuring solo and team categories, trails through creeks and wooded areas, a three hour cutoff, pre-plotted CalTopo maps, snacks, and awards for top finishers.
25K and 10K trail races in Lincoln, NE on November 21, 2026 through Wilderness Park with limited entry and proceeds to Friends of Wilderness Park.
Thanksgiving morning trail run at Lake Cunningham supporting Food Bank for the Heartland, with a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a Little Gobbler Trot.
April 2027
Cowboy 100 is a point to point 100 mile race on the crushed limestone Cowboy Trail from Valentine to Atkinson, with multiple aid stations and a 34 hour cutoff.
May 2027
Timed trail races at Willow Creek State Recreation Area near Pierce, NE, offering 48, 24, 12, 6, and 3-hour options with camping, aid stations, and time-specific awards.
June 2027
Multi-distance trail races at Willow Creek State Recreation Area with a 10 mile loop course, staffed and unmanned aid stations, camping, awards and event swag.
5K mud run at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch in Papillion NE on June 13, 2027; waivers required and spectators $10 cash.
August 2027
A multi-distance running event in Valentine, NE on August 7, 2027, featuring marathon, 52K ultra, relay and shorter races, with $1 per mile benefiting the local schools foundation.