Shirts require a registration date of midnight on November 7th. If you register later than that, contact race admin and we can order extras for a $10 fee.

This race celebrates all that is good in trail running. A beautiful spot in Lincoln, NE. A great community of people. An organization in the Pioneer Park Nature Center that does incredible things getting young people curious about the outdoors. The Nature Center’s trail runs are a series of races geared towards runners of all experiences and expectations. With a range of distances, a person can push themselves as much as they want with how far or fast they go.

A 1 mile kids (12 and under) run will get the younger runners a taste of the prairie trails. A 5k will hit a number of landmarks, and still get you home for Saturday morning cartoons. A 25K will take you 2.5 times around the prairie. Lincoln’s first 50k will be an opportunity for ultra curious people to experience a marathon plus distance. For more experienced ultra runners, you can chase a fast time.

The course is run completely on prairie trails. While the footing is rutted, it is not technical. With minimal out and back, this big loop will allow you to plan for people and aid stations every 3-4 miles.

Registrations must be completed online.

Kids 1 Mile - Ages 12 & Under
5K Adult - Ages 13 & Up
25K and 50K - Ages 13 and Up

Registration fees are non-refundable. If you are unable to participate in the race, your registration fee will be used as a donation to the care of our prairie land management program and the animals that live there.

*Registrants can choose to run/walk the 1 mile loop or the 5K route. An adult chaperone can run/walk with a child on the 1 mile.

5k/25k/50k- 8:00am (9 hour cutoff) by the school house

1 mi- 8:05am by the cabin at the bottom of the hill

Pioneers Park Nature Center, 3201 S. Coddington Ave. Lincoln, NE. Entrances to Pioneers Park are located on the east and north ends of the park. The Nature Center is located on the west end of the park. Parking is available at the Nature Center. Look for signs as you wind through the park roads heading west.

Course map is available here.

PACKET PICK UP IS DAY OF ONLY.

Volunteers will be ready by 7:00 a.m. for check in.

"Rules on the Run" are principles of trail running etiquette that foster environmentally-sound and socially-responsible trail running.

Stay on the Trail
A well-marked trail already exists; they are not made on the day you head out for a run. Do not create new trails that increase footprints on the environment.

Run Over Obstacles
Run single file in the middle of the trail the best you can, even when laden with a fresh blanket of snow or muddy. Go through puddles and not around them as we do not want the trail widened or eroded. Use caution when going over obstacles and uneven ground.

Respect Animals
Do not disturb or harass wildlife. Please, no pets allowed at the Nature Center.

Be Friendly
Give an audible announcement that you are passing on the left. Be ready to yield to others that might be passing you on the trail.

Safety
We suggest that participants refrain from using Ipods/headphones in the race for safety reasons. A first aid station will be set up at the end of the race and volunteers will be around the course to assist you if needed.

Do not litter.
Pack out everything you started the race with. Recycle and trash bins will be scattered around the area.

Water/Refreshments:
There will be water available before and after the race. Refreshments will be offered following the race.

Inclement weather.
The race will be held in rain, sleet or snow. Only lightning will delay the race.

Proceeds from this event support the land management of the prairie. There are no refunds for this event, if it is cancelled due to weather or unforeseen conditions, proceeds from registrations will be considered a donation.

Aid Station #1, known as Buffalo Chip, will be at the 4 mile mark. It will
be water only, potentially a port a potty.

Aid Station #2, known as The Herd, will be located on the south side of the
school house. Food (see below) and water (we are hoping to expand beverage
options to calorie based drinks like Skratch or Tailwind in the future).
Runners will have the option to have a drop bag for extra clothes. After
lap 1, runners are expected to “check out” with aid station volunteers so
we can track who is where on the course. To check out, simply state “Runner
#____ leaving for lap___”.

Food will be typical aid station fare. There will be vegetarian options
available, but if you have specific food needs please plan for yourself.

Quesadilla

Pancakes

Bacon

Candy

Cookies

PBJ

Mixed Candy

Chips

Cookies

Nutella/graham crackers

Banana

Gummy bears

Hot Tamales

Grilled Cheese

Bananas

PB Pretzels

There will be no overall prizes for runners in this event

Finishers of the 25k will receive a custom metal cup

Finishers of the 50k will receive a hat and custom metal cup

For event related questions please click on the Contact the Organizers button on the left-hand side of this page.