Nebraska
Nebraska Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Nebraska for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 22 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Nebraska below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
A community 5K on the White River Trail between Fort Robinson State Park and Crawford City Park with a kids fun run and proceeds supporting the local swimming pool.
November 2026
A backyard ultra in O'Neill, Nebraska with 4.17 mile loops on the Cowboy Trail, hourly starts, designated crew areas, and awards including a custom belt buckle.
Trail races of 4, 8 and 12 miles at Indian Cave State Park near Shubert, NE, with shirts, snacks, and medals for top finishers.
Final race of the 2026 orienteering series in Panama NE featuring a 5 Miles trail and town course, solo and team divisions, and a 3 hour time limit.
Trail races in Wilderness Park, Lincoln NE on November 21, 2026 offering 25K and 10K courses, capped at 200 runners with proceeds to Friends of Wilderness Park.
Omaha trail races on November 26 2026 offering a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a kids race with all proceeds to Food Bank for the Heartland.
February 2027
Orienteering at StageCoach Lake near Hickman, NE on February 13, 2027: about 15 miles with solo and team entries, CalTopo maps, a three hour cutoff, and a $40 fee.
A self supported winter gravel event in Lincoln Nebraska on February 20 2027 offering bike distances up to 100k and a 10k gravel run in winter conditions.
March 2027
Trail event at Branched Oak Lake on March 20, 2027 offering 3, 6 and 9 mile options with shirts, snacks and awards; registration runs Dec 3 to Mar 4.
April 2027
A point to point 100-mile race on April 17, 2027 from Valentine to Atkinson along the crushed limestone Cowboy Trail, capped at 150 runners.
Trail run at Wagon Train Lake near Hickman NE on April 24 2027 offering 3, 6 and 12 mile courses with a rucking option and included race items.
May 2027
Timed endurance races at Willow Creek State Recreation Area near Pierce, Nebraska, offering 48, 24, 12, 6 and 3 hour events on a 4 mile loop with aid stations and camping.
June 2027
Trail trail races at Willow Creek State Recreation Area on June 12, 2027 offering 50-mile, 50K, marathon and half-marathon distances on a 10 mile loop with aid stations and camping.
5K mud run at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch in Papillion NE on June 13, 2027; waivers required and spectators $10 cash.
Orienteering at Schramm SRA in Gretna NE on June 19 2027: a five mile map navigation course with a three hour limit, for solo competitors and two person teams.
August 2027
A USATF certified event in Valentine Nebraska offering multiple distances, aid stations every 3 miles, professional timing, and a finish festival while supporting local schools.
Timed trail event on Panama Trails with 2, 4, and 6 hour categories, looped course, on-course counting via the Community Center, and awards for finishers and top placings.
A roughly 35 mile out and back ultramarathon plus 10K and 5K in Lexington, Nebraska with gravel roads, aid stations, and required headlamps for ultra runners.
Gravel Worlds Run Series in Lincoln, Nebraska features gravel road races from 5k to 50k with marked courses, aid stations, and sustained rolling hills.
September 2027
An evening 10K trail run on the Mopac Trail in Elmwood, Nebraska held under a full Harvest Moon and presented as part of the Born & Raced In Nebraska series.