No Bull Around
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No Bull Around : May 14–16, 2027
No Bull Around is a multi-day timed event organized by BTR at Willow Creek State Recreation Area near Pierce, Nebraska. The event runs across three calendar days in May 2027 and offers several timed-race options.
Distances offered:
- 48 hours
- 24 hours
- 12 hours
- 6 hours
- 3 hours
The course is an out-and-back on the Limestone Hike/Bike Trail. Each loop is two miles out and two miles back, for a total of four miles per loop. The Start/Finish and main aid station are located at the Warren G. Otto Picnic Area (boat launch). The campground serves as the turnaround point and as a crew access location.
Willow Creek SRA sits on a 700-acre reservoir and is managed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Willow Way Campground includes about 165 electric campsites and additional basic sites. Campsite options include Electric Plus, Electric, Basic, Equestrian Electric Plus, and Equestrian Basic. Amenities listed include picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water, modern restrooms, showers, laundry, and a dump and fill station located in the town of Pierce. Some sites take reservations; others are first-come, first-served with self-registration at iron ranger stations.
Aid and food include a stocked main aid station and an unmanned aid station at the campground with water, ice, Tailwind sports drink, and snacks. Event food offerings include breakfast, lunch, and dinner items with vegan and vegetarian options. Awards are presented to the top male and female finishers in each category; there are no cash prizes. Time-specific awards are given by distance (48/24 hour buckles, 12-hour medals, 6/3-hour wooden medals). Pacers are permitted for longer events after specified time thresholds; no pacers are allowed for the 6-hour and 3-hour races. Registration opens September 1, 2026. Discounts are listed for military, first responders, and donors, and a repeat-racer discount is available through the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
