Nebraska State Fair Marathon, Half and 5K - 2024
in United States at Nebraska State Fairgrounds-
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Marathon--Six Hour Time Limit
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Half Marathon
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5K
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1-Mile Kids Run
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Marathon Relay--Six hour time limit
**When registering a Coed Team, at least 2 must be female.**Online registration is closed for this category.
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Event Schedule |
Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay:
5:00 AM - 5:45 AM: Check-in (No Race Day Registration)
6:20 AM: Start Time Push Rim Wheelchair & Handcycle
6:30 AM: Start Time Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay
5K
5:00 AM - 6:40 AM: Check-in
7:00 AM: Start Time
1 Mile Kids Run:
5:00 AM - 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 23, 1:00-7:00pm, Grand Island YMCA, 221 E. South Front Street
August 24, starting at 5:00 am at the State Fair Grounds
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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; Handcycle
Chip timing provided.
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Prizes |
Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5K:
Cash prizes given for the top 3 male and female winners in the Marathon, Half-Marathon and the top male and female in the 5K. Cash prize given for breaking the course record. Please see the website for a full listing of prizes.
Medals will be presented for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place runners in each age division, relay division and open divisions.
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: #NE18005GM.
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Additional Information |
Medal for all Finishers, Tech Shirt to all participants, entry into Nebraska State Fair. NO SHIRT GUARANTEED AFTER 08/02/2024 11:59 PM.
Registration is limited to 5,000 entrants.
No Race Day Registrations will be accepted.
Spectators tickets may ONLY be purchased through StateFair.org
Link provided in registrants' confirmation email.
To read our COVID-19 Information, please click the following link: https://www.statefairmarathon.org/covid-information.html
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Spectator Tickets & Carnival Wristbands for 2024 |
2024 spectator tickets and carnival wristbands must be purchased directly from the Nebraska State Fair.
Link provided in registrants' confirmation email.
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Sponsors |
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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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