Trail Running calendar near Norfolk 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 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 Last Cowboy Backyard is Nebraska's inaugural Backyard Ultra event, held in O'Neill, NE, featuring a unique last-runner-standing format. Participants run a 4.17-mile loop on the flat, non-technical Cowboy Trail, starting and ending at the community center. Each lap begins hourly, and runners must..

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..