october, 2026

17oct7:30 amBohemian Alps 50K / Half-Marathon / 4 Mile / Kids Mile Endurance Runs

Event Details

33rd annual Ultramarathon. 33 miles or so of rolling hills, gravel and dirt roads through scenic rural Butler and Saunders counties, some bike trail and some Cross Country course, very little pavement. Crew friendly loop course starting and finishing at my house in downtown Brainard. Water and Aid stops every so often, Long Sleeve Shirts to all entrants, Finishers Award to all survivors, No Time Limits, Post-Race Food and Drink Social.  $80 entry fee.  Lodging available in nearby towns, free camping in Brainard.

43rd annual. Half Marathon is a scenic and hilly loop on gravel and dirt roads, 1 mile of  bike trail, 2 miles of off-road cross country course, 1 mile of pavement. Water stops every 3-4 miles. T-Shirts to all entrants. Medals to all finishers.  Post Race Barbeque following the races for entrants. Showers available. $70 for the Half Marathon. Start and finish is at 213 Madison Street in downtown Brainard. Race Day registration is welcome

4 mile is a scenic and hilly run on gravel and dirt roads, 1 mile of pavement. Race Begins at 8:00 AM. T-Shirts to all entrants. Medals to all finishers. Post Race Barbeque following the races for entrants. Showers available. $60 for the 4 Mile Run. Start and finish is at 213 Madison Street in downtown Brainard. Race Day registration is welcome

Kids Mile begins at 7:40 AM. 1 mile of pavement. T-Shirts to all entrants. Ribbons to all finishers. Post Race Popsicles following the race for entrants. $25 for the Kids Mile. Start and finish is at 213 Madison Street in downtown Brainard. Race Day registration is welcome

Time

(Saturday) 7:30 am

Location

Brainard, NE

Contact Person

Dale Nielsen

Contact Phone

5026693214