Trail Running Calendar near Lancaster County 2026-2027

October 2026

Trail Run 5 km

Community fundraiser in Hickman, NE with a 1-mile fun run and a 5K trail run supporting the Norris Food Backpack Program.

Oct

10

Sa

Angry Cow Trail Run - Lincoln

Lincoln | 3 mi from Lancaster County

Trail Run 4 mi 8 mi 12 mi

Trail races at Branched Oak Lake on October 10 offering 4, 8 and 12 mile distances with shirts, awards, snacks and a rucker start option.

Oct

24

Sa

Bohemian Alps Endurance Runs

Brainard | 29 mi from Lancaster County

Trail Run 4 mi 13 mi

Experience the 43rd annual Bohemian Alps Endurance Runs in Brainard, Nebraska, featuring a hilly half marathon, 4 mile run, and kids mile on scenic gravel and dirt roads.

Oct

24

Sa

Woods Park Twilight Runs

Lincoln | 3 mi from Lancaster County

Trail Run 5 km

Evening community runs at Woods Park featuring a youth one mile and an all ages 5K on a multi lap grass course with gloves and a drink koozy for on time registrants.

November 2026

Nov

21

Sa

Orienteering Race Finale - Panama

Panama | 18 mi from Lancaster County

Trail Run 5 mi

Orienteering finale in Panama Nebraska on November 21 2026 featuring a 5 mile foot course through creek and pasture trails and town checkpoints with solo and team categories

Nov

21

Sa

Corn to Creek 25K

Lincoln | 3 mi from Lancaster County

Trail Run 10 km 25 km

Experience the singletrack trails of Wilderness Park in Lincoln at this grassroots event featuring a 25K loop and a 10K course to support local trail conservation.

February 2027

Feb

20

Sa

Gravel Worlds: Winter Endurance

Lancaster County

Trail Run 10 km

Winter gravel event near Lincoln with multiple bike distances and a 10k run on gravel roads; cyclists capped at 400 and checkpoint lotto tickets verify stops.