Cross-country style trail run or walk on grass and/or dirt and mulch trails of the Prairie Pines Nature Preserve. For runners and walkers of all ages, with or without a dog.

· Saturday, August 9, 2025, 9 AM

· Prairie Pines Nature Preserve, 3100 N. 112th Street, Lincoln NE

· 9 AM 1- Mile, Adult (over age 12) & Youth 1-Mile (age 12 & under), are run together, followed by 4-mile at 9:30 AM

*Dogs must always be on an 8’ or shorter leash. Dog scat pickup required. IF you know your dog is aggressive towards other dogs or not comfortable with unknown people this is probably not the right event for your pup. Owners with aggressive dogs will be asked to leave.*

· Runners and dogs run/walk together – runners’ line up first followed by joggers/walkers and all with dogs.

· Timer, no bibs or chips

· Bring your own water bottle.

4-mile: top three male & female

1-mile: top male & female over 12 years

Youth 1-mile: top male & female, 12 & under

Paws Award: The top finishing dog (With its human!) in each race will receive a One-year Complete Dog Wellness package (Value $400-800) from Woodland Animal Hospital (Hickman/Springfield)

Drawings after the 4-Mile for all dogs and humans participating

· Snacks & refreshments available

· Coffee & Smoothies available for purchase.

· Awards & drawings for human and dog participants

"Sustain a habitat for all living things through conservation, education and experience to promote a lasting connection with the natural world and its resources."

Race proceeds will be used to help fund a connector trail to Lincoln, that will allow direct, safe access to one of the Lincoln areas least known natural areas and its hiking trails. The Prairie Pines Nature Preserve provides wildlife habitat in its woodland and grassland and human nature experience and education. prairiepines.org/

Parking is available at Prairie Pines. You are encouraged to carpool. Enter at south entry off 112th St. Watch for parking volunteers

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