Trail Running calendar near Brainard 2026-2027

The Hill Raisin' Half & Fun Run in Little Sioux, Iowa on May 16, 2026 offers a half marathon and a 5.3 mile fun run across Loess Hills terrain, with proceeds supporting Friends of Loess Hills State Forest.

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.

A timed trail event at Chalco Hills with 3, 6, and 12 hour options on a roughly 3 mile loop. Limited to 250 runners, with aid stations, medals based on loops completed, and race T shirts for early registrants.

A midsummer trail event at Crescent Hill at Hitchcock near Honey Creek, Iowa featuring a 5K trail run and a 2.2 mile nature hike. Proceeds support a terrain park tow rope and expanded four season recreation.

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.

The Loess Dirt Adventure Run in Glenwood Lake Park, Iowa on September 5, 2026 is an untimed trail event through Loess Hills terrain. The course features switchbacks, creek crossings and wooded sections, and finishers receive a Conqueror of..

A trail event at Arrowhead Park near Neola Iowa featuring a 5K with 15-plus obstacles and a 1 Mile kids course. Proceeds support the Pottawattamie County Trails Association and registration includes park entrance and event photos.

A point to point ultramarathon on the Cowboy Trail in Nebraska offering 200 mile and 100 mile distances, multiple aid stations, and time cutoffs. The route follows an old rail corridor with mostly crushed gravel and many former railroad bri..

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.

Trail races on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail in Council Bluffs offering 50K, half marathon and 10K options. Field is limited to 200 runners, events are chip timed with aid stations and crushed limestone out and back courses.

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.

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.