Trail Running calendar near 40th&A 2026-2027

A community 5k and 1 mile run/walk in Beatrice on February 14, 2026, with in-person and virtual options. Entry includes a long sleeve shirt, medal and post-race food, and proceeds support Javelan service dogs for retired first responders an..

Kick off the Angry Cow Trail Run Series at Wagon Train Lake in Hickman NE on Feb 21 with 3, 6, 12 mile and 40K trail options. Ruck and snowshoe friendly, with goodies, drinks and awards to celebrate finishers.

Run for youth access at the Omaha Surf Wave Run 5K on April 11, 2026 in Papillion, NE. Enjoy a scenic loop around the Papillion Soccer Complex and Papio Trail with a shirt, finisher medal, and post race snacks.

The AAZK Race Against Extinction will take place in Honey Creek on Friday 24 April 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A running event in Little Sioux, Iowa on May 16, 2026 offering a half marathon distance and a fun run; registration is listed as coming soon and an event page is available on Facebook.

Trail ultraruns at Calvin Crest near Fremont, Nebraska, use a roughly 10 mile loop with notable elevation and technical single-track. Distances include 100 mile, Double Crown, marathon, half marathon, and a 13 hour Lucky 13 event.

Take on the Angry Cow Trail Run and Obstacle Race at Rockford Lake on May 30, a lively 4 to 5 mile route through woods and pastures with obstacle challenges along the way. Camping and rucking options are offered, register by May 15.

A timed trail event at Chalco Hills Recreation Area in Omaha offering 3, 6, and 12 hour options. Runners complete repeated ~3-mile loops; medals, a race shirt, and aid stations are provided.

Gravel Worlds Run Series brings a multi distance trail weekend to Lincoln, Nebraska with 5k up to 50k on scenic gravel and dirt roads. Expect hilly sustained climbs, self supported racing with aid stations and double and relay options.

Hit the scenic trails at Pawnee Lake for Angry Cow Trail Run #3 on Saturday October 17, 2026. Choose 3, 6 or 12 mile routes and enjoy long sleeve shirts, medals and post race snacks and drinks.

Annual loop races in Brainard, Nebraska featuring a 50K and a half marathon plus 4 mile and kids mile. Courses use gravel and dirt roads with aid stations, event shirts for entrants, medals for finishers, and post-race food.

Take on the Yippee Ki Yay Races in Council Bluffs on October 24, 2026, with 50K, half marathon and 10K on the scenic Wabash Trace rail trail. Enjoy aid stations, a 9 hour course time and a finisher hoodie while supporting the trail.

Run the Angry Cow Trail Run #4 Vets Run at Indian Cave State Park on November 7 with options from 4 miles to 30K for all abilities. Entry includes a long sleeve shirt and medal, and veterans and active duty race free with ID.