Thank you for your interest in the 2025 Cattlemen's Ball Cattle Drive - A 5K/1 Mile Run/Walk to Support the Cattlemen's Ball

The Acton Family of Beatrice/Blue Springs, Nebraska is honored to host the 27th Annual Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska. The Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to raise money for cancer research. 90% of the profits benefit the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center in Omaha, with 10% donated back to local communities’ health and wellness programs.

The Cattlemen’s Ball takes place on June 6 & 7, 2025 South of Beatrice off the B-line Road by Blue Springs. One of the weekend activities and fundraising efforts includes this event, called the Cattlemen’s Drive ‘25. It will include a 5K and 1 mile run/walk, taking place on the paved trail through Chautauqua Park in Beatrice, Nebraska.

It’s a family friendly event and is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. A Cattlemen’s Ball ticket is NOT required for participation. Participants who register by May 20th will receive an event t-shirt with their registration fee. Entry Fee for 5k is $30 and $20 for the 1 mile which includes a soft blend Tee shirt and post-race refreshments. Entrants after May 20 will not be guaranteed a t-shirt on race day but will get one mailed after the event. RACE DAY registration is accepted.

Packet Pick-up will be from 6:30 AM to 7 :15 AM on Saturday June 7 at the Chautauqua Park Tabernacle (SE part of park) Beatrice, NE

Course:
Out and back on fast, flat, paved Homestead Trail

Race day - starts at 6:30 AM

Awards for top 3 Male and Female in 5K

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