Trail Running calendar near Brainard 2025-2026

Join the Angry Cow Trail Run #1 at Wagon Train Lake near Hickman NE on Feb 21, 2026, with 3, 6, 12 mile and 40K trail distances for runners and ruckers. Snowshoes welcome if there is snow; entry includes shirt, snacks, drinks and awards.

Join the Omaha Surf Wave Run 5K in Papillion for a fun community run around the soccer complex and Papio Trail. All abilities welcome and proceeds support Omaha Surf Soccer Club youth athletes with shirts, medals and post run snacks.

No Bull Around is a multi hour ultrarun at Willow Creek State Recreation Area near Pierce, Nebraska with 48 hour, 24 hour, 12 hour, 6 hour and new 3 hour options on a 3.5 mile loop. Camp, refuel on race food, and chase awards and swag.

Crown of the Crest at Calvin Crest near Fremont offers races from 100 miles to half marathon, plus Double Crown and Lucky 13. Tackle rugged single track loops on Platte River bluffs with steep climbs, plus swag and awards.

Take on the Angry Cow Trail Run and Obstacle Race at Rockford Lake on May 30 for about 4 to 5 miles of wooded trails, open pasture and fun challenges. Family friendly with a rucking option plus shirts, snacks and awards.

Run scenic limestone trails around Willow Creek near Pierce Nebraska at the No Shame Shindig, with 50 mile, 50K, marathon and half marathon options. Camp on site, refuel at aid stations, and score swag and finisher bling.

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.

Run Nebraska's Cowboy Trail from Norfolk to Valentine in the Cowboy 200, a point to point ultra with 100 mile and 200 mile distances. Mostly flat crushed limestone and many railway bridges make for a scenic, runnable adventure.

Hit the trails at Pawnee Lake for the Angry Cow Trail Run #3 in Lincoln on October 17. Choose 3 mile, 6 mile or 12 mile routes and enjoy a friendly race day with beanies, medals, snacks and drinks.