No Shame Shindig

Event overview

No Shame Shindig takes place Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Willow Creek State Recreation Area near Pierce, Nebraska. The event offers multiple distances:

• 50 Miler
• 50K
• Marathon
• 1/2 Marathon

Registration closes Monday, June 22.

Course and location

The event is centered on Willow Creek Reservoir and an 8-mile limestone hike/bike trail. There is a 2-mile connector trail to Pierce; organizers are deciding whether to use that connector. Willow Creek State Recreation Area includes Willow Way Campground and is managed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

Camping and on-site amenities

Willow Way Campground has 165 campsites with electricity plus additional basic campsites. On-site amenities listed include picnic tables, fire rings/grills, drinking water, dump and fill station (Pierce), modern restrooms, showers, and laundry. Half of the campsites are reservable; the remainder are first-come, first-served with self-registration at iron ranger boxes.

Swag, awards, food, and discounts

Swag includes a T-shirt, SpeedCup, bib belt, and cooling towel. Finishers receive a finisher medal; top male and female finishers of each distance receive a custom plaque. Start/finish food offerings include PB&J, chips, cookies, quesadillas, grilled cheese, pickles, candy, crackers, potatoes, gummies, soda, water, ice, and electrolytes; the finish meal is to be determined. Discount codes: Military 25% off, Donor 10% off, First Responders 25% off with proof within 24 hours after signup. New for 2026: the event returns for a second year and adds a marathon distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.