No Shame Shindig

No Shame Shindig

No Shame Shindig is a multi-distance running event held at Willow Creek State Recreation Area near Pierce, Nebraska. Distances offered include:

• 50 Miler
• 50K
• Marathon
• Half Marathon

The course uses an 8-mile limestone hike and bike trail surfaced with crushed limestone and about 0.50 miles of black concrete. The event is in its second year and adds a marathon distance for 2026. Event swag includes a T shirt, SpeedCup, bib belt, and a cooling towel. Finishers receive a finisher medal and the top male and female finishers of each distance receive a custom plaque.

Willow Creek State Recreation Area sits on the Willow Creek Reservoir and offers multiple camping options: Electric Plus, Electric, Basic, Equestrian Electric Plus, and Equestrian Basic. Willow Way Campground has 165 campsites with electricity and additional basic sites. On-site amenities include picnic tables, fire rings or grills, drinking water, a dump and fill station, restrooms, showers, and laundry. Some campsites are reservable while the remainder are available first-come, first-served with self-registration using iron ranger stations; payment by check or cash is noted for those stations.

On-course and event food at the start and finish includes PB&J, chips, cookies, quesadilla, grilled cheese sandwich, pickles, candy, crackers, potatoes, gummies, a variety of soft drinks, water, ice, and electrolytes. A finish meal is to be determined. Discount codes are listed for Military (25% off for active and retired), Donor (10% off), and First Responders (25% off with proof required within 24 hours of registration). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.