Trail Running Calendar Nebraska 2026-2027

A trail running event at Camp Cornhusker near Humboldt, Nebraska, offering a 1-mile fun run, 5K, 10K and half marathon on wooded, rolling courses with timing, aid stations, camping, cabins, and participant T-shirt and medal.

A night trail run at Wagon Train Lake in Hickman, Nebraska offering 4 mile and 8 mile options on East and South Trails. Entry includes a shirt and snacks, with camping available through Game and Parks.

Valentine Marathon on August 1, 2026 in Valentine Nebraska offers multiple distances from 1 mile to a 52K ultra and donates one dollar per mile to the local schools foundation.

An annual fundraising trail run and walk at Prairie Pines Nature Preserve with 1 mile and 4 mile courses, on-course volunteers, dog-friendly rules, category awards and refreshments in the arboretum.

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 weekend in Lincoln, Nebraska offering 50k, half, 10k and 5k races on mostly gravel roads with hilly terrain. The event is self-supported with aid stations, marked courses and enforced time limits.

A roughly 35 mile out and back ultra through Wiley Canyon near Lexington Nebraska, plus 10K and 5K options on mixed paved and gravel roads.

Evening 10K trail run in Elmwood, Nebraska set during a full Harvest Moon on the Mopac Trail. Several registration options are available including in person, lottery, virtual, and charity entries.

A point to point ultra on Nebraska’s Cowboy Trail offering 200 mile and 100 mile options over mostly crushed gravel, with staffed aid stations, sleep stations, distance specific finisher buckles, and cash prizes for top finishers.

Trail run at Branched Oak Lake near Raymond Nebraska on October 10 2026 offering 4, 8 and 12 mile trail distances with race fees that include a long sleeve shirt and medal.

Black Sheep Race in Bellevue NE features a 10K Ruck plus 10K, 5K, 1 mile and family runs with packet pickup and a post-race pancake breakfast.

Looped trail races at Glenn Cunningham Lake in Omaha offering 5 mile, 10.5 mile, 21 mile, 50K and a 50 mile option. Two buffet style aid stations support runners and registration for 2026 is open with a 500 runner cap.

A 43rd annual event in Brainard NE featuring a Half Marathon plus 4 Mile and Kids Mile courses on scenic hilly gravel, with shirts, medals, and post race amenities.

Evening grass races at Woods Park offering a youth one mile and a 5K on a flat multi-loop course for all ages and paces.

A Backyard Ultra in O'Neill on a certified 4.17 mile loop along the Cowboy Trail, run hourly until one runner completes a loop more than all others. The race provides water and Proxima C fuel, race swag, and a custom belt buckle for the win..

Trail running event at Indian Cave State Park on November 7, 2026, part of the Angry Cow Series. Four trail distances from 4 miles to 32K are offered and fees include a long sleeve shirt, gloves, snacks, drinks, and a medal.

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.

Trail races in Lincoln offering a single-loop 25K and a 10K through Wilderness Park with multiple aid stations and proceeds benefiting Friends of Wilderness Park.

Trail races in Omaha on November 26, 2026 offering a half marathon, 10K, 5K and kids' race with proceeds to Food Bank for the Heartland.

Point to point 100 mile trail race from Valentine to Atkinson on the Cowboy Trail, capped at 150 runners with planned full aid and a 34 hour cutoff.