Trail Running Calendar Nebraska 2026-2027

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.

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..

A night trail run at Wagon Train Lake offering 4- and 8-mile options with laps returning to the start area for water and snacks. Participants should bring a flashlight or headlamp; registration runs March 5 to July 17, 2026.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bohemian Alps 50K is a 32nd annual ultramarathon near Brainard, Nebraska of about 33 miles on gravel and dirt roads through Butler and Saunders counties. It is a crew friendly loop with aid stations, no time limits, shirts, awards and a pos..

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..

This trail run offers four distance options through the scenic trails of Indian Cave State Park. Registration includes a shirt, gloves, snacks, and a medal, with free entry for veterans and active military.

Feast and Feathers is a Thanksgiving morning trail race in Omaha with a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a Lil Gobbler kids race. One-hundred percent of proceeds benefit Food Bank for the Heartland and past donations exceed $364,000.

A point to point 100 mile trail race on the Cowboy Trail from Valentine to Atkinson, Nebraska, run on crushed limestone with planned aid stations and a 34 hour cutoff. The field is capped at 150 and features live GPS tracking.