Trail Running Calendar Nebraska 2025-2026

The Crown of the Crest is a trail running event held at Calvin Crest in Fremont, Nebraska, organized by the Greater Omaha Area Trail Runnerz (GOATz). The event features multiple races, including a full marathon, a 100-mile ultramarathon, a half marathon, and a unique 13-hour run called Lucky 13. Run..

The No Shame Shindig is a trail running event held at Willow Creek State Recreation Area near Pierce, Nebraska. It offers three distances: a 50-mile ultra, a 50K, and a half marathon, all run on an 8-mile limestone hike/bike trail with a possible 2-mile connector to Pierce. The event features a scen..

The Dizzy GOAT is a unique running event held at Chalco Hills Recreation Area in Omaha, NE, where participants can choose to run for 3, 6, or 12 hours. Runners can set their own pace, take breaks, and enjoy the scenic 3-mile loop. The event encourages fun and personal challenges, with a participant..

The Lucky Bucket 5K Off-road Run is set to take place at Eugene Mahoney State Park in Ashland, Nebraska. This event, which has been revamped after its previous popularity, features a new trail course designed for participants. Registration includes a t-shirt, food, and two drink tickets, creating a..

The Cowboy 200 is a challenging ultramarathon held along Nebraska's scenic Cowboy Trail, featuring two race options: a 200-mile and a 100-mile race. The event takes place from September 26 to 29, 2025, starting in Norfolk and passing through historic towns and over 200 bridges. The course is a flat,..

The Bohemian Alps Endurance Runs, held annually in Brainard, Nebraska, feature challenging courses through scenic rural landscapes of Butler and Saunders counties. The event offers a 50K ultramarathon and a half marathon, both consisting of rolling hills on gravel and dirt roads, bike trails, and cr..

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 inaugural 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, designed for maximum mileage and personal records. Participants run one lap ever..

Feast & Feathers is a Thanksgiving trail run held at Lake Cunningham in Omaha, Nebraska, featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Little Gobbler Trot for younger participants. Since its inception in 2012, the event has raised over $310,000 for the Food Bank for the Heartland, with a goal to surpass..

The Angry Cow Trail Run #4 is set to take place at the Panama Community Center in Panama, Nebraska. This event features three distance options: 2 miles, 4 miles, and 6 miles, with fees ranging from $15 to $35. Participants can enjoy the scenic trails, which include sections of converted railroad tra..