Step into Running is an 11-week group training program for women and girls sponsored by the Omaha Running Club. The program targets beginners, those looking for group support or those wanting to take their running to the next level.

Group support and encouragement during the training help participants increase their fitness levels and prepare for the Go Girl Run 5K on Labor Day.

EVENING SESSION: Weekly evening training begins Tuesday, June 11, at Peak Performance, 519 N 78th St, Omaha, NE

Time: 6:00 PM.

Sessions last approximately 45 minutes to an hour and are comprised of 30 minute training sessions followed with stretching and running tips. Cost is $30 per participant (this includes a 1 year ORC membership). $5 for ORC members who have renewed or began their 2019 membership by May 10, 2019.
Pre-registration is required and payment is due at the first training session on June 11th.  Download the registration form above, complete and email to stepintorunning@hotmail.com by June 2, 2019.  Registration fee can be made in cash or check.  It is nonrefundable and nontransferable.

The Swede Stampede takes place on Wednesday, July 3rd in the beautiful Oakland City Park and surrounding side streets, as part of the city Party in the Park festivities and firework display. The Oakland City pool will also be open for a post 5k dip.

Participants can expect friendly small-town atmosphere, paved surfaces, a challenging hill, t-shirt and medals to division winners.

Packet pick-up will take place from 6:30-7pm the evening of the race at the Oakland-Craig Athletic Complex on the west side of the park. The race will start promptly at 7:10pm. Early registrations guarantee a t-shirt. T-shirts may not be guaranteed for late registration.

1st Place Medals will be awarded for this chip-timed event, and pictures will be taken at the finish line to the winners of each category. Parking is available along sides of streets within the park, and some grassy areas near the athletic complex.

1. Join the Seward Optimist Club’s Annual July 4, 2019 Freedom Run in Nebraska’s 4th of July City. The Optimist Club supports youth in the Seward area in events throughout the year.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

The Freedom Festival 5K is a fun run for any age. This run takes you on a scenic route around the small town of Murray. Preregistration begins April 1st. Preregistered runners will receive a 5K t-shirt.

You are able to register the day of the race (July 4, 2019) starting at 7:00 a.m.
*Registrations after June 15th are not guaranteed a t-shirt.
There will be fruit and water available for the runners.
The race will start at 8:00a.m. at Conestoga Elementary School in Murray, NE on July 4th.

Registration Costs:
Ages 5 and Under= Free
Ages 6-18=$15
Ages 19- 55= $25
Ages 56 and Older= $20

If you have any questions please contact Chad and April Schmeckpeper at murrayfreedomfestival@gmail.com.

Join us for our first Firecracker Flight, a 4th of July themed run that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, free photos, costumes, free kids dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun activities. Grab your friends and family you are not going to want to miss this one!

Heats of the Mile are run in Downtown Lincoln, running on the beautiful Centennial Mall. Heats are run every 15 minutes – from the oldest age group down to youngest age group and then finishing with the Elite Heat.

Step into Running is an 11-week group training program for women and girls sponsored by the Omaha Running Club. The program targets beginners, those looking for group support or those wanting to take their running to the next level.

Group support and encouragement during the training help participants increase their fitness levels and prepare for the Go Girl Run 5K on Labor Day.

EVENING SESSION: Weekly evening training begins Tuesday, June 11, at Peak Performance, 519 N 78th St, Omaha, NE

Time: 6:00 PM.

Sessions last approximately 45 minutes to an hour and are comprised of 30 minute training sessions followed with stretching and running tips. Cost is $30 per participant (this includes a 1 year ORC membership). $5 for ORC members who have renewed or began their 2019 membership by May 10, 2019.
Pre-registration is required and payment is due at the first training session on June 11th.  Download the registration form above, complete and email to stepintorunning@hotmail.com by June 2, 2019.  Registration fee can be made in cash or check.  It is nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Ladies of the Evening is a group of Omaha Running Club women who share a common interest in running and walking.  During their monthly gatherings of 15-30 women, they share running tips, set training goals, review regimens and build friendships.

The group meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. at a designated member’s home where they walk or run for 30-40 minutes, then meet back at the house to share a potluck dinner. Learn More

Road race down beautiful Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway featuring limestone canyon walls blanketed with coniferous and deciduous trees along Spearfish Creek.

The John C. Fremont Days Ridge Road Run & Corporate Challenge enters its 32nd year in 2019!

We host a 2 mile and 5 mile road race on a pancake flat course, starting at Christensen Field in Fremont. This is a chip-timed event that is open to all ages and abilities put on by runners, for runners.

We offer t-shirts for all participants (sizes not guaranteed for those who register after 6/30), medals to the top 2 male/female finishers in each age group for each distance, as well as the top 2 male/female overall finishers. We also offer both on-course and finish line photography and a ton of post-race food and drink!

Come for the race, stay for the $5 brunch buffet at Bella’s Broad Street Diner afterwards (just show your race bib), and check out the John C. Fremont Days’ festivities all throughout Fremont!

For the 3rd year, we’re also hosting the Corporate Challenge. This is specifically for any business/organization to compete for the John C. Fremont Cup – a 2 foot tall trophy with the winning business/organization’s name engraved on the side! To be eligible, a company must have a minimum of 3 finishers in the 5 mile race, with at least 1 female finisher. The top 3 finishers (including 1 female) will be scored based on their averaging finishing times. The fastest average finish time gets the Cup! If you’re interested in participating in the Corporate Challenge, please email ridgeroadrun@gmail.com for more details.

We can’t wait to run with you on July 13th!

Event Name                                    

Sport Course – 3 to 4 Hours:
Solo Male
Solo Female
Male ​2-Person Team
Female ​2-Person Team
Coed ​2-Person Team

Long Course – 6 to 8 Hours:
Solo Male
Solo Female
Male ​2-Person Team
Female ​2-Person Team
Coed ​2-Person Team

*Family Course – Up to 2 Hours:
2-Person Team
3-Person Team
4-Person Team
5-Person Team

*NOTE: At least one team member must be under 18 years old to be eligible for the Family Course.

The Triathlon will begin in the west parking lot of Walnut Creek Lake and Recreation area and finish nearby on the walking trail.  The Triathlon begins with a 500-meter open water staggered swim in Walnut Creek Lake.  The second leg of the race is a 13-mile bike ride on parts of the hard surface trail and scenic highways around Walnut Creek and Papillion-La Vista South High School.  Lastly, a 3.1-mile run on the trail in Walnut Creek completes the Triathlon.

Closes July 8th. Limited to the first 300 racers. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!

Football players sign autographs, and run with the kids.  Proceeds to Team Jack, for pediatric brain cancer.

Step into Running is an 11-week group training program for women and girls sponsored by the Omaha Running Club. The program targets beginners, those looking for group support or those wanting to take their running to the next level.

Group support and encouragement during the training help participants increase their fitness levels and prepare for the Go Girl Run 5K on Labor Day.

EVENING SESSION: Weekly evening training begins Tuesday, June 11, at Peak Performance, 519 N 78th St, Omaha, NE

Time: 6:00 PM.

Sessions last approximately 45 minutes to an hour and are comprised of 30 minute training sessions followed with stretching and running tips. Cost is $30 per participant (this includes a 1 year ORC membership). $5 for ORC members who have renewed or began their 2019 membership by May 10, 2019.
Pre-registration is required and payment is due at the first training session on June 11th.  Download the registration form above, complete and email to stepintorunning@hotmail.com by June 2, 2019.  Registration fee can be made in cash or check.  It is nonrefundable and nontransferable.

PurpleStride is a fun, relaxed run/walk to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research

8:00 AM: 5 Mile Race
8:05 AM: 2.1 Mile Race

Glurs Tavern
2301 11th Street
Columbus, NE

Join us after the race for our award ceremony at Glurs Tavern (pizza and beverages for race participants ONLY).

Columbus Bucks of $100, $75, and $50 will be given to the first, second, and third place male and female winners of the 5 mile event.

The top male and female 5 mile masters finisher (40 and over) will each receive $50 in Columbus Bucks.

Top three overall winners are not eligible for age category medals. The top three male and female finishers in each age group below will receive awards. No duplication of awards.

After one hour, race times are not recorded. All entrants are eligible for prize drawings.

5 Mile Men and Women: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70 and over

2 Mile Men and Women: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and over

If you win and break the 5 Mile course record, you will receive $250 in cash!

Course Records:
Women: Amber Anderson – 27:39 (1996)
Men: Joe Metcalf – 24:31 (1998)