Trail Running calendar near Brainard 2025-2026

The Cowboy 200 is an ultra-distance footrace held in Norfolk, Nebraska, featuring two race options: a 200-mile and a 100-mile run. 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 Norfolk to Va..

The Hawks Watch Run/Walk is an annual 5K trail running and walking event held at the scenic Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, Iowa. Celebrating its 18th year in 2025, the race offers participants a chance to enjoy a challenging and picturesque course through natural surroundings. Registration..

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

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 required for longer..

The Yippee-Ki-Yay 50K, Half Marathon, and 10K races take place annually in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on the scenic Wabash Trace Nature Trail. This event features a Rails-to-Trail course with a fine crushed limestone surface, offering beautiful Heartland countryside views. Participants can choose from a..

Feast & Feathers is a Thanksgiving Day trail running event held at Lake Cunningham in Omaha, Nebraska. Offering a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a kid-friendly "Little Gobbler Trot," the race caters to all ages and abilities. The scenic courses feature trails with hills, providing a challenging and enj..

The Hitchcock Experience Endurance Runs take place at the Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek, Iowa. This challenging event offers multiple distances including a half marathon (13.1 miles), a 50-mile run, a 101K "Hard Way" (combining the half marathon and 50 miles), and a 100-mile endurance run...

The Angry Cow Trail Run will take place in Hickman on Saturday 13 December 2025. You can run between 4 and 6 miles.

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..