Crown Of The Crest

Crown of the Crest, staged by the Greater Omaha Area Trail Runnerz (GOATz) at Calvin Crest in Fremont, Nebraska, offers a range of ultra distances: a 100-mile, the Double Crown (a full marathon on the first day and a half marathon on the second), 26.2-mile marathon, Crown Half Marathon, and a 13-hour Lucky 13 option. Runners tackle a single-track, roughly 10-mile loop along the Platte River bluffs, with about 900 feet of elevation gain per loop (max around 1,400 ft). The course is scenic yet technical, featuring switchbacks and roots. Amenities include stocked aid stations, drop bags, prerace briefings; pacers allowed after milestones for the 100-miler; alcohol- and smoke-free property. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.