REGISTRATION:  Registration is on race day only and is $5.00. Entry fee includes one pair of No Frills gloves. Registration takes place at the LaPlatte Community Church (16412 Main St., Bellevue), immediately east of the former LaPlatte Elementary School. LaPlatte is located approximately 2 miles south of Offutt AFB on the east side of Highway 75. From Omaha, take the Kennedy Freeway (Hwy 75) south and exit at the HWY 34 East exit. Go east on Hwy 34 to 8th Street and then head south into LaPlatte. The church is just east of the school.

COURSE:  The course is out and back on LaPlatte Road. There is a time split at one mile but no water given on the course. The scenic course runs along the Chris/Hanson Lake community and Platte River bluffs. There is no traffic control but there is relatively light traffic along the race course. The final race is TEN MILES and it is out and back along LaPlatte Road and then turns north at 57th Street. The middle miles (2.5 through 7.5) are on gravel. There is a significant 200m long hill just prior to the turnaround. Otherwise, the course is basically flat. Water is provided at the 3, 5 and 7 mile marks.

RESULTS:  Results are age-graded using the current WAVA grading tables. The top 10 individuals are awarded series points beginning with 10 for first, 9 for second and so on. Series standings and results are posted after each race at www.runnebraska.com. Awards typically to the top 3 depending on the total number of series entrants. All race proceeds benefit distance running programs at Bellevue University. I appreciate your support. See us on facebook at Brooks No Frills Racing Series.

Pre-race:  Please refrain from participation if you are experiencing any symptoms associated with Covid-19, if you are not feeling well, or are in any way concerned about contracting Covid-19. Registration will take place outside. Please make all attempts to maintain 6 feet separation while waiting to register or the race to start. If you wish to pay in advance or electronically on the day of the race, you may use Venmo. Direct your payment to: @Craig-Christians Please add the notation “No Frills” with your payment. Entry fee remains $5.00 for 2021. Entrants will be asked to sign a waiver and complete a race tag with name and age. Masks are required at registration. Masks will not be provided. You will need to bring your own. NO MASK, NO REGISTRATION, NO RUN. The church will be open for restroom use only. No congregating will be allowed inside.

Actual race:  There will be no mass start! Groups of 6 to 8 runners will be allowed to be spread across the starting line with 6 feet of spacing between groups. Once you are actually running/walking the race, follow normal race protocol.

Post-race:  Minimize time spent at finish line and maintain social distancing; feel free to go home after the race. Results will be posted at runnebraska.com and linked on the facebook page. Water will be available in bottles. To minimize excessive handling, they will be out where you may grab one and go.

We hope that you will join us for another great event! Festive attire is encouraged for this 5K to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!!
Your safety is very important to us. The following COVID-19 precautions will be observed:
Choose to participate in the in-person or the virtual event.
We will socially distance the starting area and have several waves of 50 to 75 participants—Choose your start wave when you register!
Extended packet pickup times on Friday—Choose your packet pickup time when you register!
Participants will sign a Social Contract attesting that they do not have any COVID-19 symptoms.
Mask will be required prior to the race, while in the start corral and as you enter the runner recovery area.
Timing services provided by Precision Race Results LLC, Omaha, NE

The Annual Blarney Stone 5K is back!!  We are live for 2021. We be returning to the River City Star down along the Missouri River just north of downtown Omaha.

So get your “Green” on and come on down for an early celebration of the St. Patrick’s Day.   We will have both outside and inside gathering areas to keep our social distance before and after the run.  We will be following current race protocols of wave start, mask wearing unless running, eating or drinking, and other current race safety procedures.

YES!  The green paint award rocks are back!  No other race has them.  AWARDS = Overall, Masters, 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 and over for both men and women (3 places deep)

All food, drink (including adult beverages), and swag are included in the price. So no need to bring money.  Start talking to your running lads and lasses about registering.

Ten year age groups, with medals to the top five in the 2-mile and 10K races. Cost $5.

Register at race site; no preregistration.

Due to a great response, we are running it AGAIN and is the perfect run for those training for the Lincoln Marathon or Half Marathon. Both the 10 Mile and 1 Mile races begin on 27th and A Street, near the Lincoln Children’s Zoo. Masks or neck gaiter face coverings will be required at Packet Pickup, pre-race, while in the start corral and after you finish the race. You do not need to wear your mask or neck gaiter face coverings while running. You may carry the mask or neck gaiter face covering with you and put it on after you finish. Social distancing protocols will be used in the start corral. Your time will not start until you cross the start mats. Spectators and volunteers must wear a mask or neck gaiter face coverings at all times when near the start/finish line and shall observe social distancing protocols.

Your safety is very important to us. The following COVID-19 precautions will be observed:

Choose to participate in the in-person or the virtual event.

We will socially distance the starting area and have several smaller waves—Choose your start wave when you register!

Extended packet pickup times on Friday—Choose your packet pickup time when you register!

Participants will sign a Social Contract attesting that they do not have any COVID-19 symptoms.

Mask or neck gaiter will be required prior to the race, while in the start corral and as you enter the runner recovery area.

Timing services provided by Precision Race Results LLC, Omaha, NE

REGISTRATION:  Registration is on race day only and is $5.00. Entry fee includes one pair of No Frills gloves. Registration takes place at the LaPlatte Community Church (16412 Main St., Bellevue), immediately east of the former LaPlatte Elementary School. LaPlatte is located approximately 2 miles south of Offutt AFB on the east side of Highway 75. From Omaha, take the Kennedy Freeway (Hwy 75) south and exit at the HWY 34 East exit. Go east on Hwy 34 to 8th Street and then head south into LaPlatte. The church is just east of the school.

COURSE:  The course is out and back on LaPlatte Road. There is a time split at one mile but no water given on the course. The scenic course runs along the Chris/Hanson Lake community and Platte River bluffs. There is no traffic control but there is relatively light traffic along the race course. The final race is TEN MILES and it is out and back along LaPlatte Road and then turns north at 57th Street. The middle miles (2.5 through 7.5) are on gravel. There is a significant 200m long hill just prior to the turnaround. Otherwise, the course is basically flat. Water is provided at the 3, 5 and 7 mile marks.

RESULTS:  Results are age-graded using the current WAVA grading tables. The top 10 individuals are awarded series points beginning with 10 for first, 9 for second and so on. Series standings and results are posted after each race at www.runnebraska.com. Awards typically to the top 3 depending on the total number of series entrants. All race proceeds benefit distance running programs at Bellevue University. I appreciate your support. See us on facebook at Brooks No Frills Racing Series.

Pre-race:  Please refrain from participation if you are experiencing any symptoms associated with Covid-19, if you are not feeling well, or are in any way concerned about contracting Covid-19. Registration will take place outside. Please make all attempts to maintain 6 feet separation while waiting to register or the race to start. If you wish to pay in advance or electronically on the day of the race, you may use Venmo. Direct your payment to: @Craig-Christians Please add the notation “No Frills” with your payment. Entry fee remains $5.00 for 2021. Entrants will be asked to sign a waiver and complete a race tag with name and age. Masks are required at registration. Masks will not be provided. You will need to bring your own. NO MASK, NO REGISTRATION, NO RUN. The church will be open for restroom use only. No congregating will be allowed inside.

Actual race:  There will be no mass start! Groups of 6 to 8 runners will be allowed to be spread across the starting line with 6 feet of spacing between groups. Once you are actually running/walking the race, follow normal race protocol.

Post-race:  Minimize time spent at finish line and maintain social distancing; feel free to go home after the race. Results will be posted at runnebraska.com and linked on the facebook page. Water will be available in bottles. To minimize excessive handling, they will be out where you may grab one and go.