Trail Running Calendar near Lake Manawa 2026-2027

October 2026

Road Race Trail Run 5 km 10 km

Black Sheep Race in Bellevue NE offers a 10K ruck, 10K, 5K and a family 1 Mile with packet pickup options, postrace breakfast and partial proceeds to local organizations.

Oct

18

Su

Goatz Trail Runs

Omaha | 5 mi from Lake Manawa

Trail Run 5 mi 11 mi ... 50 km 50 mi

Looped trail races at Glenn Cunningham Lake in Omaha offering 5 mile, 10.5 mile, 21 mile, 50K and a 50 mile option. Two buffet style aid stations support runners and registration for 2026 is open with a 500 runner cap.

Oct

24

Sa

Yippee-Ki-Yay Races

Council Bluffs | 3 mi from Lake Manawa

Trail Run 10 km Half Marathon 50 km

Trail running in Council Bluffs on October 24, 2026 with 50K, half marathon and 10K on the Wabash Trace Nature Trail and a 200 runner field limit.

November 2026

Nov

26

Th

Feast and Feathers

Omaha | 5 mi from Lake Manawa

Trail Run 5 km 10 km

Thanksgiving trail event in Omaha with a half marathon, 10K, 5K and kids race; proceeds benefit Food Bank for the Heartland.

December 2026

Dec

5-6

Sa - Su

Hitchcock Experience Endurance Runs

Honey Creek | 15 mi from Lake Manawa

Trail Run 13 mi 50 mi 101 km 100 mi

A multi-distance trail event at Hitchcock Nature Center offering 100 mile, 101K, 50 mile and half marathon loops with three staffed aid stations per full loop. Proceeds support Hitchcock Nature Center and the local trail system.

June 2027

Jun

13

Su

Mud Factor - Omaha

Papillion | 10 mi from Lake Manawa

Obstacle Run 5 km

5K mud run at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch in Papillion NE on June 13, 2027; waivers required and spectators $10 cash.

July 2027

Jul

3

Sa

Ditmars Wine Run 5k

Council Bluffs | 3 mi from Lake Manawa

Trail Run 5 km

Family-friendly 5k at Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard on July 3, 2027 with timing by J3 Timing, T-shirt, finisher medal and a pour of wine.

Jul

3

Sa

Revolution Run - Council Bluffs

Lake Manawa

Road Race Trail Run 5 km 10 km 13 mi

A half marathon, 10K and 5K on the Wabash Trace Trail in Council Bluffs on July 3, 2027, offering chip timing, race shirts, medals and a virtual option.