Trail Running calendar near Norfolk 2025-2026

The Cowboy 200 is a challenging ultra-running event held in Norfolk, Nebraska, featuring two race options: a 200-mile and a 100-mile race. 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 Norfo..

The Bohemian Alps Endurance Runs, held annually in Brainard, Nebraska, feature challenging courses through scenic rural landscapes. The main events include a 50K ultramarathon and a half marathon. The 50K covers about 33 miles of rolling hills on gravel and dirt roads, bike trails, and cross-country..

The Last Cowboy Backyard is Nebraska’s first Backyard Ultra event, held in O’Neill, NE, starting at the community center. The race features a 4.17-mile out-and-back course along the flat, non-technical Cowboy Trail, ideal for achieving high mileage and personal records. Participants run one lap ever..

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..