Trail Running calendar near Lincoln 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..

Trail running at Wagon Train Lake on February 21, 2026 with 3, 6, 12 mile and 40K options. Rucking is available, snowshoes allowed if there is snow, and registration closes February 6.

The first annual Omaha Surf Wave Run 5K is a charity event supporting youth soccer. Participants enjoy a scenic course around the Papillion Soccer Complex and Papio Trail. Each registration includes a shirt and a finisher medal, with all pr..

A trail run and a nature hike at Hitchcock Nature Center on April 24, 2026, that supports conservation and tree-planting programs. The course uses varied Loess Hills trails and concludes with awards and earth-friendly medals.

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.

Trail and obstacle event at Rockford Lake in Beatrice on May 30, 2026, featuring an approximately 4-5 mile course with park-based challenges, a rucking option, included shirt/awards/snacks, and on-site camping.

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.

The Gravel Worlds Run Series takes runners onto the gravel and dirt roads around Lincoln, Nebraska. This self-supported event offers distances from a 5k to a 50k ultra, all featuring rolling hills. It's part of a larger weekend that include..

The Angry Cow Trail Run returns for its third event on October 10 at Pawnee Lake in Lincoln. Choose from 3, 6, or 12 mile out and back courses on the local trails. Your entry includes a shirt, medal, and refreshments.

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.

Trail races of 50K, Half Marathon and 10K on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail near Council Bluffs, Iowa on October 24, 2026. Chip timed, field limited to 200, with aid stations, finisher medals and race hoodies provided.

The Angry Cow Trail Run #4 Vets Run takes place at Indian Cave State Park. It offers multiple distances from 4 to 12 miles, along with a 30K option. The event includes a shirt, gloves, snacks, and a medal, and is free for veterans and activ..