No Shame Shindig
Pierce, United States • 27 Jun 2026
No Shame Shindig, June 27, 2026
No Shame Shindig is a multi-distance trail running event held at Willow Creek State Recreation Area near Pierce, Nebraska. Distances offered include a 50 mile race, a 50 kilometer race, a marathon, and a half marathon.
Willow Creek State Recreation Area sits on a 700 acre reservoir and is managed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The nearby Willow Way Campground has 165 campsites with electricity plus additional basic sites. Amenities at the campground include picnic tables, fire rings and grills, drinking water, a dump and fill station, modern restrooms, showers, and laundry. Half of the campsites accept reservations; the remainder are available on a first-come, first-served basis with self-registration via iron ranger stations. The dump and fill station for campers is located in the town of Pierce next to the Pierce County Courthouse.
The course uses an 8 mile limestone hike and bike trail and includes a 2 mile connector to Pierce; organizers are deciding whether to use the connector for the event. A 15 hour cutoff applies for 2026.
Participants receive event items including a T shirt, SpeedCup, bib belt, and cooling towel. Awards include a finisher medal and custom plaques for the top male and top female finisher in each distance. Race day food is provided at the start and finish and the finish meal is to be determined. Discount codes are available for military, donors, and first responders with proof. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.