No Shame Shindig
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No Shame Shindig
No Shame Shindig takes place June 12, 2027 in Pierce, Nebraska, at Willow Creek State Recreation Area on the 700-acre Willow Creek Reservoir. The event includes multiple trail race distances on a looped course that will be run in reverse for 2027.
- 50 Miler
- 50K
- Marathon
- 1/2 Marathon
The course is a 10 mile loop on the Limestone Hike/Bike Trail. The Start/Finish and the main aid station are located at the Warren G. Otto Picnic Area (Boat Launch). An unmanned aid station sits approximately halfway and will be stocked with water, ice, Tailwind Sports Drink and a variety of snacks.
Race food and hydration at the main aid station include chips, cookies, nuts, candy, fresh fruit and vegetables, made-to-order grilled cheese, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or wraps, hummus, pickles, and Tailwind Sports Drink as the electrolyte option. Beverages include water, coffee and pickle juice; ice will be available.
Willow Creek SRA offers multiple camping options including Electric Plus, Electric, Basic, Equestrian Electric Plus and Equestrian Basic. Willow Way Campground has 165 electrical campsites and additional basic sites. On-site amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water, modern restrooms, showers and laundry. A dump and fill station is located in Pierce about 5 miles from the lake. About half the campsites accept reservations; the remainder are first-come, first-served with self-registration via on-site "iron ranger" payment boxes.
Registration opens November 1, 2026. Discounts listed by the organizer include Military 25% off (code MILITARY), First Responder 25% off (code FIRST_RESPONDERS), Donor 10% off (code DONOR), and a repeat-racer program offering 50% off a third race after two prior races; participants have 24 hours after registration to provide proof of eligibility.
Awards are presented to the top male and female finishers in each race category. There are no cash prizes; category winners receive custom award plaques. Swag includes a Beast Trail Racing Speed Cup, a Sun-Proof long-sleeve shirt, distance-specific medals and race hats. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
