Nebraska State Fair Marathon, Half and 5K
in United States at Nebraska State Fairgrounds-
Special "Grab A Friend" Deal - Today Only
Honoring International Day of Friendship. Register two people in same distance at same time and save money!!Online registration is closed for this category.
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Marathon
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Half Marathon
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1-Mile Kids Run
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5K
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Marathon Relay
When registering a Coed Team at least 2 must be femaleOnline registration is closed for this category.
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Spectator Packet
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Event Schedule |
Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay:
5:00 AM - 5:45 AM: Check-in (No Race Day Registration)
6:30 AM: Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay
5K, 1 Mile Kids Run:
5K - 5:00 - 6:40 AM Check-in 7:00 AM start time
1 Mile Kids Run - 5:00-7:00 AM Check -in 7:10 AM start time
After the race, please join us for the awards ceremony.
Please note:
**6-hour cut off**
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Packet Pick Up |
August 23rd 1:00 - 7:00 pm, at Race Expo, First National Bank, 810 Allen Drive
August 24th (Race Day)
Starting at 5:00 AM at the State Fair Grounds, 501 E. Fonner Pk. Rd.
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Awards |
Marathon & Half Marathon (Men & Women): 18 & Under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-89 and 90+
5K (Men & Women): 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-89 and 90+
Relay Divisions: Male, Female, Coed; 4 people per team; Coed minimum of 2 females
1-Mile: 5 & Under, 6-9, 10-13
Open Divisions: Push Rim Wheelchair; Hand Cycle
Events will be chip-timed.
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Prizes |
Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5K:
Cash prizes will be available for the top 3 male and female winners in the Marathon, Half-Marathon and the top male and female in the 5K. Please see the website for a full listing of cash prizes.
Medals will be presented for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place runners in each age division.*
After the race please join us for the awards ceremony
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Course Information |
Boston Qualifier!
The State Fair Marathon is a Boston qualifier. USATF course certification number is: #NE180056M.
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Additional Information |
Entry fee includes Dri-Fit T-shirt & Goodie Bag and entry fee into Nebraska State Fair. NO SHIRT GUARANTEE AFTER 8/6/2018 11:59 AM.
Registration is limited to 5,000 entrants.
No Race Day Registrations will be accepted.
Spectators may purchase a Spectator Package for $25 which includes one (1) ticket to the State Fair, event shirt, and runners goody bag (valued over $30) Available through August 6.
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Questions? |
For event-related questions, please click on the *Contact the Organizers* button on the left-hand side of this page.
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