• 13th Annual Run September 14, 2024, organized by Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association, Southwest Iowa Nature Trails, City of Imogene and Sons & Daughters of Imogene
• Electronic Chip Timing provided by Precision Race Results LLC, USATF Certified, Boston Qualifier
• The Wabash Trace Nature Trail is mostly flat, tree-lined converted railroad line crossing through scenic Iowa countryside with crushed limestone surface.
• Out & Back races begin and end in Shenandoah for the Marathon and Marathon Relay. Point-to-point Half Marathon begins in Imogene and finishes in Shenandoah.
• Relay team divisions: Co-ed, Female, and Male (must provide own transportation to exchange points)
• 7:30 AM start for Marathon and Marathon Relay in downtown Shenandoah
• 8:00 AM start for Half at Imogene’s St. Patrick Church
• 6 Hour time limit, finish line closes at 1:30
• New policy for hazardous weather is to postpone race start when possible.
• Water stations every 2 miles, first aid & emergency service on the trail
• Signup available for morning-of bus transport from Shenandoah Depot to Half Marathon start in Imogene. Bus will return drop bags to Depot for pick-up at finish
• Early packet & t-shirt pickup in Shenandoah (619 W Sheridan Ave.) Friday, Sept. 13, 4-7 PM or at each start the morning of races.
• Showers near finish line (423 W. Thomas Ave.)
• Medals, snacks & beverages at the finish. Awards presented at Depot Restaurant with free beer!

The Wabash Marathon and 5-person relay will start and finish in downtown Shenandoah. Runners will follow route through Shenandoah traveling east on Sheridan Avenue at the 7:30 a.m. start. The course then runs north on Center Street to Wabash Avenue, west to Sycamore, and north to the trail in Sportsman’s Park. More than 90% of the route will be run on the trail. Marathoners will travel on the trail through Imogene to a turnaround point on the trace, a couple of miles north of Imogene. When runners return to Shenandoah they will follow the same route in reverse.

The Wabash Trace Nature Trail Half Marathon is a point-to-point race with the start in Imogene at St. Patrick Church at 8 a.m. Th half race runs north on the trail to a turnaround point and heads south on the trail to Shenandoah and follows the same route to the end as the marathon race. Buses for the half leaving Shenandoah at 6:45 a.m. from the Depot, 101 Railroad St., Race officials are encouraging runners to make other arrangements if possible to get to the start because space will be limited.

Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay are sponsored by local businesses and organized by Shenandoah Chamber & Industry Association, Southwest Iowa Nature Trails, and City of Imogene.

Depot Restaurant and other Shenandoah restaurants serve pasta dinner the night before the race Sept. 13. The after party and awards ceremony at the end of the races will also be held at the Depot. Race results will be available at www.onlineraceresults.com

Friday, September 13 packet pickup begins at 4 p.m. at Shenandoah Chamber 619 W Sheridan Ave. Morning of the race packets can be picked up at the start. Medals will be picked up by runners at the end of the race. Age Group and overall Awards under the tent at the Depot, 101 Railroad St. near the finish line.

Arrowhead Obstacle Trail Run is a 5k (3.1 mile) event on the scenic trails of Arrowhead Park near Neola, Iowa featuring 15 obstacles.  There is also a 1 Mile Kid’s Obstacle Trail Run with 10 obstacles!   All proceeds benefit the Pottawattamie County Trails Association.  The event will be held on Saturday, September 14th, 2024 beginning at 10:30 AM with the 1 Mile Kids Run.

This is NOT a “mud run” and there are no mud pits to crawl through (and therefore no cold post-race hose showers are necessary).  All obstacles in the 1 Mile and 5k Open Wave are optional (except the hills, those are fixed in place).  You may choose to run it as a 5k Trail Run, skipping the obstacles.  Competitive Wave runners must complete all obstacles to be eligible for a top 10 finisher medal.

The 1 Mile Kid’s Run is recommended for ages 6-12 and adult chaperones, but is open to anyone.

Registration includes entrance to the park, free parking and free event photos available on Facebook and RunSignup following the run.

WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 15, 8 a.m. Please enter the park via Van Dorn Street.

RACE DETAILS: The 5 Mile course is challenging but beautiful, running in the hilly roads of Pioneers Park. The traditional 5 mile course will be run.

PACKET PICKUP: Packet pickup will be at the Lincoln Running Co on Friday, Sept. 13, from 10am-5:30pm and Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You will have the option to select a packet pickup time when you register. . There will be race day packet pickup at Pioneers Park, beginning at 7 a.m., but this is reserved for our out-of-town competitors.

The Buffalo Run is the oldest continuous race hosted in Lincoln, the Lincoln Track Club and Lincoln Running Co. are proud of this race and the 48 years of running it. We hope to see you all on Sept. 15 at Pioneers Park.

🏃‍♂️ Step up, lace up, and join us for an unforgettable 5K experience that’s making a real difference! 🏃‍♂️

Join us for the Siena Francis House Hope for the Homeless 5K Walk/Run on September 15th at Heartland of America Park in Omaha! This year marks our 30th Anniversary, and we’re thrilled to invite you to be a part of this special event sponsored by Green Plains.

Date & Time:

• Date: September 15th, 2024
• Event Opens: 8:00 a.m.
• Runners Start: 9:00 a.m.
• Walkers Start: 9:15 a.m.
• Awards Ceremony: Following the Race

Location:
Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront, 800 Douglas St. Omaha, NE 68102

Event Highlights:

• Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Bring your loved ones for a day of fun and fitness!
• Support a Worthy Cause: Your participation helps support the vital work of the Siena Francis House.
• 30th Anniversary Celebration: Join us in commemorating three decades of serving the homeless community.
• Cheeseburgers by Bronco’s: Enjoy delicious post-race refreshments courtesy of Bronco’s.
• Live Broadcast by Boomer Radio: Boomer Radio will be broadcasting live, adding to the excitement of the event.

Registration:
Register now to secure your spot in this memorable event! All proceeds go towards supporting the homeless community through the Siena Francis House.

Event Activities:

• Run or Walk: Choose between a 5K run or a leisurely walk. Participate as an individual or create a team with friends, family, or coworkers.
• Fundraise: Enhance your involvement by fundraising to support the thousands of people Siena Francis House serves each year.

Details:

• Registration Fee: $40 per adult participant, and $25 per child 12yo & under
• On-site Registration: Available from 8:00 a.m. on the day of the event
• T-shirt Included: Each registered participant will receive a commemorative event t-shirt if registered by August 9th.

Contact Information:
For inquiries or assistance, please send us an email at advancement@sienafrancis.org

Come be a part of a fantastic cause while enjoying a day of community, fitness, and celebration! We can’t wait to see you there.

On behalf of the Creighton University School of Medicine Make-A-Wish Team, we would like to personally invite you to this year’s Creighton Make-A-Wish 5K/10K Run/Walk. This race is a completely student-run, 41-year-long tradition, and we are anticipating one of our best races yet! All proceeds go to Make-A-Wish, helping them grant wishes for children suffering from life-threatening illnesses and making a huge difference in these children and their families’ lives.

Join us on September 15th for HETRA’s 3rd Annual Run at Gretna Crossing Park in Gretna, NE!

We will be having a 2K & 5K route, as well as a 100-yard dash for the kids. The Kid’s run will start right at 9:00 am, and then runners & walkers will start at 9:15 AM.

T-Shirt & Packet Pickup:

• Saturday, September 14th: 2:00 – 5:00 PM at HETRA – 10130 S. 222nd Street, Gretna – we will also be giving barn tours at this time if anyone is interested in meeting the horses!
• Sunday September 15th @ Gretna Crossing Park: 8:00 – 9:00 AM

Join us for the 10th Annual Heartland Marathon, Omaha Running Club’s signature event. Compete in the full marathon, half marathon, marathon relay or 10K.

The Omaha Running Club is proud to present Omaha’s Heartland Marathon, the event that has become the premier marathon running experience in Omaha. Accurate, well-marked courses and up-to-the-minute features such as continually posted results, photo tagging and runner tracking set our event apart.

The Heartland Marathon will be the Road Runners Club of America Nebraska State Marathon Championship for 2024.

OMAHA TO LINCOLN | 75ISH MILES | 6-8 RUNNERS PER TEAM