The Omaha Running Club conducts a distance training clinic each year to prepare runners for a fall marathon or half marathon, with the emphasis this year being on the ORC’s Heartland Marathon on September 22. All abilities and levels of runners can benefit as Heartland offers Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and Marathon Relay Events.

The 20+ week clinic begins in April and continues into early August.  The first meeting is an organizational meeting explaining how the clinic functions and offering runners of all abilities the opportunity to ask questions, sign up, and determine if they are ready to train for a longer distance run. The first organizational meeting for 2024 will be April 24, 6:00 p.m. at Peak Performance, 519 N 78th St., Omaha.

Clinic sessions will be on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. and Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and will continue into August. Most sessions will meet at Peak Performance, 519 N. 78th St., Omaha.  As the clinic progresses, the Sunday session times and locations will vary. The first three Wednesday sessions each month, beginning at 6:00 p.m., include a speaker who will discuss a marathon/half marathon related topic, followed by an optional group run.  The fourth Wednesday will be a mix-up run of various distances at various locations to become familiar with different trails in Omaha.

The speaker portion of each session lasts about 45 minutes and is then followed by a run for those who have the time for an evening run.  Speakers recognized as experts in their fields will cover topics to include:  Nutrition; PT-injury prevention and care; Strength training for runners; Yoga for runners; CORE; Q&A with local running experts; massage therapy; and sports psychology.  The Wednesday runs start about 7:00 p.m. with distances varying between 5 and 10 miles. The Sunday session is a long run, under the coordination of ORC Board member Marty Ertz, initially beginning at Chalco at 8:00 a.m. Distances will vary between 4 and 20 miles. As the clinic progresses, Sunday session meeting times and locations will vary.  Clinic leaders, Connie Garro and Kent Blobaum, will post upcoming weekly clinic activity on both the Facebook pages of Run 402 and the ORC.  Check those Facebook pages weekly for schedule updates.

An End of Season Banquet sponsored by ORC will be held to share and celebrate the running season and will include prizes and drawings for participants in the ORC clinic.

Cost:  FREE (for Omaha Running Club members).  Cost for non-members will be $20 or $25 that will include a Young Professional or Individual membership in the Club.

For specific questions concerning the clinic, please contact clinic leaders, Connie Garro (cagcag822@gmail.com) or Kent Blobaum (Kent.blobaum@cox.net)

Information is also available at https://sites.google.com/view/omaharun-clinic/home

Brookings, South Dakota, hosts the 25th oldest marathon in the US, 3rd oldest among those run every year since inception. Though the race has evolved since 1970, the course still includes historic neighborhoods, beautiful parks, bike paths, and tree-lined streets. ​Along the way, runners are supported by hundreds of wonderful volunteers, and opportunities abound for family and friends to cheer. 

The Omaha Running Club presents:

FREE BASICS OF RUNNING MAY CLINIC

Saturday May 11^th at 1:30 p.m.

(Yes Saturday and not Sunday in May)

Peak Performance

78^th and Cass St

TIPS FOR RUNNING A MARATHON OR HALF MARATHON

SPECIAL GUEST 2021 ORC HALL OF FAME RECIPIENT JOHN FEY at the Peak Performance on 78^th and Cass Street.

 This workshop is free and is designed for anyone who wants to learn more about running marathons and half marathons.

You will hear lessons and tips from ORC Hall of Fame runner John Fey, who will share his experiences, lessons and tips. You will also get technical tips on pacing, hydration, etc. Other experienced runners will be there to share their tips. Coaching tips will be provided too.  Bring your questions.

Presented by ORC member Pam Car, who holds an RRCA Level 2 certification in adult distance running, youth performance running and USATF/NFHS coaching certification in both track and cross country.

Topics for this one-hour workshop include topics such as:  preparing for the race, pacing strategies, hydration, and training for distance races, including marathons and half marathons.

Optional group run or run/walk afterwards.

For questions and to register please mail: stepin2running@gmail.com

The Omaha Running Club conducts a distance training clinic each year to prepare runners for a fall marathon or half marathon, with the emphasis this year being on the ORC’s Heartland Marathon on September 22. All abilities and levels of runners can benefit as Heartland offers Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and Marathon Relay Events.

The 20+ week clinic begins in April and continues into early August.  The first meeting is an organizational meeting explaining how the clinic functions and offering runners of all abilities the opportunity to ask questions, sign up, and determine if they are ready to train for a longer distance run. The first organizational meeting for 2024 will be April 24, 6:00 p.m. at Peak Performance, 519 N 78th St., Omaha.

Clinic sessions will be on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. and Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and will continue into August. Most sessions will meet at Peak Performance, 519 N. 78th St., Omaha.  As the clinic progresses, the Sunday session times and locations will vary. The first three Wednesday sessions each month, beginning at 6:00 p.m., include a speaker who will discuss a marathon/half marathon related topic, followed by an optional group run.  The fourth Wednesday will be a mix-up run of various distances at various locations to become familiar with different trails in Omaha.

The speaker portion of each session lasts about 45 minutes and is then followed by a run for those who have the time for an evening run.  Speakers recognized as experts in their fields will cover topics to include:  Nutrition; PT-injury prevention and care; Strength training for runners; Yoga for runners; CORE; Q&A with local running experts; massage therapy; and sports psychology.  The Wednesday runs start about 7:00 p.m. with distances varying between 5 and 10 miles. The Sunday session is a long run, under the coordination of ORC Board member Marty Ertz, initially beginning at Chalco at 8:00 a.m. Distances will vary between 4 and 20 miles. As the clinic progresses, Sunday session meeting times and locations will vary.  Clinic leaders, Connie Garro and Kent Blobaum, will post upcoming weekly clinic activity on both the Facebook pages of Run 402 and the ORC.  Check those Facebook pages weekly for schedule updates.

An End of Season Banquet sponsored by ORC will be held to share and celebrate the running season and will include prizes and drawings for participants in the ORC clinic.

Cost:  FREE (for Omaha Running Club members).  Cost for non-members will be $20 or $25 that will include a Young Professional or Individual membership in the Club.

For specific questions concerning the clinic, please contact clinic leaders, Connie Garro (cagcag822@gmail.com) or Kent Blobaum (Kent.blobaum@cox.net)

Information is also available at https://sites.google.com/view/omaharun-clinic/home

The first two decades of the Red Brick Run have been a great success, thanks to all of our great sponsors, volunteers and our RUNNERS!  We have had runners from all over the country come to the beautiful town of Bedford, Iowa to partake in this awesome day.  Join us for the 29th Annual Red Brick Run on May 18, 2024!

For more information, click on https://www.facebook.com/bedfordredbrickrun

The Annual Papillion Half Marathon will begin at 7:30 am with the 10K and 5K to begin shortly after.  Start and Finish will be at the new Papillion Landing Campus (Field House, 1022 W. Lincoln Street). During the races, activities will include: DJ and Music, Food and Service Vendors and much more!  Stick around and enjoy the day and watch the awards ceremony at the end of the races.

Schedule of Events

• 6:00-7:00 am – Check in will be open inside the Field House for those that did not check in on Saturday Night.
• 7:15 am – Mayor of Papillion
• 7:27 am – Star Spangled Banner
• 7:30 am – Half Marathon Starts
• 7:35 am – 10K Starts
• 7:40 am – 5K Starts
• 10:00 am – Awards Ceremony will begin.
• 11:00 am – Course will shut down and event will conclude.

Due to the size and location of the event, it will be necessary to close or limit traffic throughout various parts of the Papillion community for safety reasons. Parking is available on the Papillion Landing Campus

Welcome to the 2024 Peak Performance Taco 5K Run/walk. 
NEW THIS IS YEAR!   If you register by May 1, 2024, you will receive a race shirt with your correct size that says, “Will Run for Tacos”.  After May 1, you may get a shirt, but we cannot guarantee your correct size. So, signup early.  

Post race party will consist of both non-alcoholic beverages and margaritas.  PLUS, breakfast tacos and burritos. 

AWARDS –
Overall M/F (1-3),    Master’s M/F (1-3)
Age Groups M/F (1-3) 19 & under, 20 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49,  50 -59,   60 & Over

The Omaha Running Club conducts a distance training clinic each year to prepare runners for a fall marathon or half marathon, with the emphasis this year being on the ORC’s Heartland Marathon on September 22. All abilities and levels of runners can benefit as Heartland offers Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and Marathon Relay Events.

The 20+ week clinic begins in April and continues into early August.  The first meeting is an organizational meeting explaining how the clinic functions and offering runners of all abilities the opportunity to ask questions, sign up, and determine if they are ready to train for a longer distance run. The first organizational meeting for 2024 will be April 24, 6:00 p.m. at Peak Performance, 519 N 78th St., Omaha.

Clinic sessions will be on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. and Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and will continue into August. Most sessions will meet at Peak Performance, 519 N. 78th St., Omaha.  As the clinic progresses, the Sunday session times and locations will vary. The first three Wednesday sessions each month, beginning at 6:00 p.m., include a speaker who will discuss a marathon/half marathon related topic, followed by an optional group run.  The fourth Wednesday will be a mix-up run of various distances at various locations to become familiar with different trails in Omaha.

The speaker portion of each session lasts about 45 minutes and is then followed by a run for those who have the time for an evening run.  Speakers recognized as experts in their fields will cover topics to include:  Nutrition; PT-injury prevention and care; Strength training for runners; Yoga for runners; CORE; Q&A with local running experts; massage therapy; and sports psychology.  The Wednesday runs start about 7:00 p.m. with distances varying between 5 and 10 miles. The Sunday session is a long run, under the coordination of ORC Board member Marty Ertz, initially beginning at Chalco at 8:00 a.m. Distances will vary between 4 and 20 miles. As the clinic progresses, Sunday session meeting times and locations will vary.  Clinic leaders, Connie Garro and Kent Blobaum, will post upcoming weekly clinic activity on both the Facebook pages of Run 402 and the ORC.  Check those Facebook pages weekly for schedule updates.

An End of Season Banquet sponsored by ORC will be held to share and celebrate the running season and will include prizes and drawings for participants in the ORC clinic.

Cost:  FREE (for Omaha Running Club members).  Cost for non-members will be $20 or $25 that will include a Young Professional or Individual membership in the Club.

For specific questions concerning the clinic, please contact clinic leaders, Connie Garro (cagcag822@gmail.com) or Kent Blobaum (Kent.blobaum@cox.net)

Information is also available at https://sites.google.com/view/omaharun-clinic/home

Please join us for the Greater Omaha Chapter’s (GOC) 8^th 5K Run/Walk to bolster our scholarship & grants program and promote health, wellness and camaraderie by having a friendly competition among chapter members, chapter supporters, and anyone else who is interested. That’s right, being a member of AFCEA is not a prerequisite for participating, so feel free to bring your friends along!!

The GOC is anticipating a good turnout for this year’s event.  Runners will be officially timed by Precision Race Results. Runners and followers will be able to review results online as soon as they are posted. Runners will also receive a result email the afternoon of the race. All ages and athletic abilities are welcome, so please join us on 25 May!

The event will occur at Papillion’s Walnut Creek running trail. It may provide some challenges since it’s not a flat track, but the view around the track will be scenic.

Registration Fees

Early Registration Fees (Now through 2 March):

Adults (18 years old and up)                                   $28.00
Teenagers (13 to 17)                                                  $18.00
Children 12 years and under                                   $12.00

Registration Fees (3 March through 23 May 24):

Adults (18 years old and up)                                   $40.00
Teenagers (13 to 17)                                                  $30.00
Children 12 years and under                                   $20.00

Participants should register HERE!

Event Details and Schedule

– The event will be held rain or shine and no refunds of entry will be given.
– Runners and walkers will receive a race day T-shirt and race bib to wear while running or walking the track. All participants receive a medal at the finish line!
– Race day is Saturday, 25 May 24. Participants should arrive by 8:30am, 8:45am at the latest to check-in.
– The race will begin at 9:00am at the Gold Coast Road entrance to Walnut Creek.
– There will be FREE parking for all participants.
– No bicycles, skates, or skateboards are allowed.
– Shirts are not guaranteed for participants who register after Friday, May 10th. There are no refunds of entry given or transfers of entry permitted for this event.

Race Date: Sunday May 26, 2024

Half Marathon Start Time: 7:00 AM
5K Start Time: 7:15AM
Kids 1 Mile Start Time: TBD

Start/Finish Location: Hayworth Park – 2502 Payne Dr, Bellevue, NE 68005

Parking: There will be limited parking at Hayworth Park. Overflow parking will be at American Hero’s Park, across the street from Hayworth Park, North of Mission Ave.

Arrival: Be at the starting line at least 15 minutes before your start time.

Packet Pickup: Saturday, May 25 / 11-4 PM

Location:(TBD)

– Please make every effort to utilize the packet pickups. Race day pickup will be limited and will close at 6:40 AM
– You may pick up packets for other runners, please have their names and distance ready.

Virtual Race Packets:
Packets will be shipped within 1 week of the end of the race.

Refunds – Refunds will not be issued.

However, you may choose to participate virtually if you cannot attend. Packets can be mailed out after the race for a $10 shipping charge. Please contact us at wildbluerunning@gmail.com for arrangements.

Inclement Weather – Race will be held rain or shine. Race may be canceled/postponed if conditions present potential danger to participants.

Prohibited Course Items – Pets, strollers, runners without a race bib.

Shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed after 5/1/24

ORC’s Beginning Running Training Program for Women & Girls 14 and older.

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 through Tuesday August 27, 2024

6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at Peak Performance 78^th and Cass Street

Contact : stepin2running@gmail.com

Pam Car   Step into Running Clinic Coordinator

Description

What: This is a 14-week beginning running program for women and girls age 14 and older.

For Whom: This program is for walkers, beginning and returning runners and any female runner who wants to improve their running skills in a supportive group setting. More advanced female runners are welcome to attend for more advanced running drills.

When: Tuesday May 28, 2024 to August 27, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.  Optional Thursday nights (with notice) for additional coaching and practice.

Format: This program consists of a combination of classroom instruction and run/ walk and running intervals using the Galloway Method of running training with a goal of being able to run for the entire half hour time allotted at the end of the course.

Leadership: This clinic will be directed by Pam Car, a Level 2 RRCA certified adult distance running coach, RRCA Certified youth performance running coach, and holds certification in coaching the Jeff Galloway Method of Running Training. She is also an RRCA certified race director.  The leadership team also includes another RRCA certified running coach and several experienced volunteers.

Cost: The cost for ORC members is $5.00. For non-ORC members the cost is $30.00 which includes a year’s membership to the ORC.

To register, click on   https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=MTcwOTI0MzY2OTI4OTYr6Y3h3u43DSGZ

Prior to the start of the class all registrants will receive an email with further instructions and course materials.

Orientation:  Date: Tuesday, May 28^th 2024 6:00 p.m. at Peak Performance.  This will include an overview of the program, followed by a one-mile time trial on the Keystone trail. The time trial will be used to determine your pace group. You do not need to run the whole mile. You can walk or run- walk.

ON-LINE PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND PAYMENT IS DUE BY MAY 24^TH.   PAYMENTS ARE NONREFUNDABLE AND NONTRANSFERABLE.

QUESTIONS? E MAIL: stepin2running@gmail.com

Go Girl Run:  This Course culminates in the Go Girl Run held on Labor Day, September 2, 2024.

Register for the Go Girl Run

The Omaha Running Club conducts a distance training clinic each year to prepare runners for a fall marathon or half marathon, with the emphasis this year being on the ORC’s Heartland Marathon on September 22. All abilities and levels of runners can benefit as Heartland offers Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and Marathon Relay Events.

The 20+ week clinic begins in April and continues into early August.  The first meeting is an organizational meeting explaining how the clinic functions and offering runners of all abilities the opportunity to ask questions, sign up, and determine if they are ready to train for a longer distance run. The first organizational meeting for 2024 will be April 24, 6:00 p.m. at Peak Performance, 519 N 78th St., Omaha.

Clinic sessions will be on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. and Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and will continue into August. Most sessions will meet at Peak Performance, 519 N. 78th St., Omaha.  As the clinic progresses, the Sunday session times and locations will vary. The first three Wednesday sessions each month, beginning at 6:00 p.m., include a speaker who will discuss a marathon/half marathon related topic, followed by an optional group run.  The fourth Wednesday will be a mix-up run of various distances at various locations to become familiar with different trails in Omaha.

The speaker portion of each session lasts about 45 minutes and is then followed by a run for those who have the time for an evening run.  Speakers recognized as experts in their fields will cover topics to include:  Nutrition; PT-injury prevention and care; Strength training for runners; Yoga for runners; CORE; Q&A with local running experts; massage therapy; and sports psychology.  The Wednesday runs start about 7:00 p.m. with distances varying between 5 and 10 miles. The Sunday session is a long run, under the coordination of ORC Board member Marty Ertz, initially beginning at Chalco at 8:00 a.m. Distances will vary between 4 and 20 miles. As the clinic progresses, Sunday session meeting times and locations will vary.  Clinic leaders, Connie Garro and Kent Blobaum, will post upcoming weekly clinic activity on both the Facebook pages of Run 402 and the ORC.  Check those Facebook pages weekly for schedule updates.

An End of Season Banquet sponsored by ORC will be held to share and celebrate the running season and will include prizes and drawings for participants in the ORC clinic.

Cost:  FREE (for Omaha Running Club members).  Cost for non-members will be $20 or $25 that will include a Young Professional or Individual membership in the Club.

For specific questions concerning the clinic, please contact clinic leaders, Connie Garro (cagcag822@gmail.com) or Kent Blobaum (Kent.blobaum@cox.net)

Information is also available at https://sites.google.com/view/omaharun-clinic/home