No Bull Around It

No Bull Around (April 24-26, 2026)

No Bull Around is a timed ultrarunning event with multiple time-frame options. The event offers the following formats:

• 48 hours
• 24 hours
• 12 hours
• 6 hours
• 3 hours

The 2026 event moves to a new location at Willow Creek State Recreation Area and adds a 3-hour time frame. Awards are given to the top male and female in each category; awards are custom plaques and there are no cash prizes. Swag includes a speed cup, sun-proof long sleeves, distance-specific medals or buckles, and backpacks. Distance milestones earn medals or buckles, including buckles for 50k, 50 miles, 100k, 100 miles, 150 miles, and a custom named buckle for 200 miles.

Location, course and services

The event is based at Willow Creek State Recreation Area near Pierce, Nebraska, on the 700-acre Willow Creek Reservoir. The course uses a limestone hike/bike trail with a 1.75-mile out-and-back section that equals a 3.5-mile lap. The start area is at Warren G. Otto Picnic Area and the course follows toward the Pierce main trail.

Camping is available at Willow Way Campground with multiple site types (Electric Plus, Electric, Basic, Equestrian). Half the campsites accept reservations; the remainder are first-come, first-served with self-registration via iron ranger boxes (check or cash). An unmanned halfway aid station provides water, ice, Tailwind sports drink, and snacks. On-site food service lists snacks, hot meals with vegan/vegetarian options, and a variety of drinks. Pacer rules: pacers allowed for 48/24-hour entrants after 12 hours, for 12-hour entrants after 8 hours; no pacers for 6- or 3-hour entrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.