Rust Buster 5k on New Years Day – 2025

Event details and schedule

The Rust Buster 5K kicks off our 2024 Winter Fitness Series. The race takes place on a very flat 1.5 mile closed loop course at scenic Two Rivers State Park in Waterloo, NE, just minutes west of Omaha. USATF Certified. Official times. Presented by American Health and Fitness Institute and Club 402 XC & Track. Great for first timers and those looking to stick to New Years Resolutions!

The Winter Fitness Series supports a healthy lifestyle for youth and adults. All races begin at 10:00 am sharp. Packet pickup and race day registration opens at 8:30 at the park office. Proceeds from the event all go to support the USATF Nebraska Association Long Distance Running (LDR) Program.

The weather forecast should dictate your outfitting for race day. Please bring your mittens and warm dry clothes if you choose to change post run.

You will be directed to park next to the cabooses just inside the park. You will need to purchase a 2025 Nebraska Game and Parks permit for your car. NGPC – Login (gooutdoorsne.com) This will be good for the entire Winter Fitness Series.