Trail Running Calendar Nebraska 2026-2027

Trail races on a roughly 10-mile loop at Calvin Crest near the Platte River, offering multiple distances and technical single-track terrain; proceeds support the camp's trails and facilities.

Trail and obstacle event at Rockford Lake on May 30, 2026, with an approximately 4 to 5 mile course on wooded and pasture trails. Rucking and two person team options are available; fee is $30 and includes a shirt and awards.

Blazing Trails for Brain Injury is a fundraising event featuring a 5K run and a one mile walk/roll at Chalco Hills Recreation Area on June 13, 2026. It offers a virtual option and raises funds for brain injury services across Nebraska.

Mud Factor OMAHA is a 5K mud run at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch in Papillion, NE on June 14, 2026. A signed liability waiver and photo ID are required for adults, and spectators pay a $10 cash fee for festival-area access.

No Shame Shindig is a multi-distance running event at Willow Creek State Recreation Area near Pierce, Nebraska, featuring ultramarathon and marathon distances on a crushed limestone trail with event swag, awards, and on-site camping.

Timed trail event at Chalco Hills Recreation Area with 3, 6 and 12 hour options on a ~3 mile single track loop, two aid stations, and proceeds supporting local trail systems.

Corn to Run is a trail event at Camp Cornhusker near Humboldt, Nebraska on 08/01/2026 offering 1 mile, 5K, 10K and half marathon options. The courses run through wooded trails with rolling hills and include aid stations and participant swag..

Night trail races at Wagon Train Lake in Hickman, Nebraska on August 1, 2026. Distances are 4 mile and 8 mile, with fees that include a shirt, snacks, and awards.

Lucky Bucket 5K takes place August 15, 2026 at Eugene Mahoney State Park in Ashland, NE. The off road course mixes dirt trails, grass and paved paths; entries include park admission, food, two drink tickets and a post race gathering.

A two day gravel run event in Lincoln Nebraska offering 50k, half marathon, 10k and 5k mostly on gravel and dirt roads. Races are self supported with aid stations and a hilly course averaging 4 to 5 percent grade.

Wiley Canyon Ultra in Lexington, Nebraska on August 29, 2026 features a roughly 35-mile out-and-back plus 10K and 5K on paved and gravel roads. The ultra is self-supported with aid stations about every 4 to 5 miles.

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.

Trail races at Pawnee Lake Beach Area in Lincoln with 3, 6, and 12 mile options. Entry fees include a long sleeve shirt, medal, snacks, and drinks.

A trail running event at Glenn Cunningham Lake on October 18, 2026, offering five distances from 5 miles to 50 miles with looped courses, staffed aid stations, and proceeds supporting local trails and community projects.

A 32nd annual 50K ultramarathon around Brainard, NE featuring about 33 miles of rolling hills on gravel, dirt, bike trail and cross country terrain. The crew friendly loop includes aid stops, no time limits, entry shirts and finisher awards..

Woods Park Twilight Runs in Lincoln NE on October 24 2026 features a cross country style grass course with a kids 1 mile and a 5K. The community event includes food trucks and aims to support the Lincoln Food Bank.

An official Backyard Ultra in O'Neill Nebraska on November 7 2026 where runners complete 4.17 miles every hour on a flat out and back on the Cowboy Trail until one person remains. Indoor and outdoor crew areas and awards include a custom bu..

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.

Feast and Feathers in Omaha on Thursday, November 26, 2026 offers a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a Lil Gobbler Kid's Race, with one hundred percent of proceeds benefiting Food Bank for the Heartland.