Packet pickup starting at 3:30 PM, RACE DAY PICK UP ONLY

Prairie Pines Nature Preserve, 112th and Adams just East of Lincoln, NE

Course map

This event features a one-mile youth cross country fun run under the Pines for children 12 and under. Runners are encouraged to run without an adult. However, an adult is allowed to run with their child free of charge. Starts at 6 PM, prior to the 4 mile run/walk event.

Gift certificates to top 3 women and men in the 4 mile.

Certificate prize to the Youth Mile Run winners.

Sponsored by locally-sourced vendors, refuel and hydrate with good food and specialty brews. Kick-back, relax, and enjoy the live music featuring Brian Barnacle & Friends under the pines. Purchase food and drink with cash or card at the event. Please bring your ID.

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

100% of the race proceeds will be used to help fund the Murdock Trail-to-Prairie Pines connector trail segment, an extension of the beloved rural trail that will allow direct, safe access to one of Lincoln’s most sacred gems, the Prairie Pines Nature Preserve.

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.