Crown Of The Crest

Event overview

Crown of the Crest is a multi-distance trail running event held at Calvin Crest near Fremont, Nebraska. The event is presented by the Greater Omaha Area Trail Runnerz (GOATz) and offers multiple race options, including:

• 100 Mile
• Double Crown
• 26.2 Mile
• Crown Half Marathon
• Lucky 13 (timed 13-hour effort)

The Double Crown Challenge pairs a full marathon with a half marathon on consecutive days. The 100-mile race is run with a 32-hour time limit. The Lucky 13 is a 13-hour event in which competitors run as many loops as they can.

Course and logistics

The course is a single-track loop of approximately 10 miles per loop on the Platte River bluffs. The loop has about 900 feet of elevation gain and reaches roughly 1,400 feet maximum elevation. Trails start at the top of the bluff, include technical sections with switchbacks and roots, and pass through cedar ridges. The course layout places a fully stocked, manned aid station at the start/finish and an unmanned water stop on course that is passed twice each loop. Drop bags are allowed. There is a mandatory prerace briefing shortly before each race and packet pickup is available up to 90 minutes before race start. Alcohol and smoking are prohibited on the Calvin Crest property. Pacers are permitted for 100-mile runners after 50 miles and for Lucky 13 runners after sunrise. Winners receive event awards labeled Crown of the Crest. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.