Trail Running Calendar Nebraska 2025-2026

The Lucky Bucket 5K Off-road Run is a popular event held at Eugene Mahoney State Park in Ashland, Nebraska. Scheduled for July 19, 2025, this race features a 5-kilometer course that utilizes the park's new cross-country course and trail systems, offering an off-road running experience. Participants..

The Cowboy 200 is a challenging ultra-running event held in Norfolk, Nebraska, featuring two race options: a 200-mile and a 100-mile race. The 200-mile race follows the scenic Cowboy Trail, a crushed limestone rails-to-trails path that is flat, non-technical, and 100% runnable, stretching from Norfo..

The Bohemian Alps Endurance Runs, held annually in Brainard, Nebraska, feature challenging courses through scenic rural landscapes. The main events include a 50K ultramarathon and a half marathon. The 50K covers about 33 miles of rolling hills on gravel and dirt roads, bike trails, and cross-country..

The G.O.A.T.z Trail Runs, held annually at Glenn Cunningham Lake in Omaha, Nebraska, offer a variety of trail running distances including 5 miles, 10.5 miles, 21 miles, 50K, and a challenging 50-mile race. The courses primarily feature trail and grass surfaces, with multiple laps depending on the di..

The Last Cowboy Backyard is Nebraska’s first Backyard Ultra event, held in O’Neill, NE, starting at the community center. The race features a 4.17-mile out-and-back course along the flat, non-technical Cowboy Trail, ideal for achieving high mileage and personal records. Participants run one lap ever..

Feast & Feathers is a Thanksgiving Day trail running event held at Lake Cunningham in Omaha, Nebraska. Offering a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Lil Gobbler Trot for kids, the race caters to all ages and abilities. Participants enjoy scenic trails with varied terrain, making it a memorable way to sta..

The Angry Cow Trail Run #4 takes place in Panama, Nebraska, starting at the Panama Community Center. Scheduled for December 13, 2025, this event offers trail running distances of 2, 4, and 6 miles. The course features a mix of old railroad tracks converted to trails, wooded areas with creek crossing..

The Crown of the Crest is a challenging trail running event held at Calvin Crest near Fremont, Nebraska. The course features a scenic, technical 10-mile single-track loop with approximately 900 feet of elevation gain, rolling through bluffs and cedar spines along the Platte River. Distances include..