Which Nebraska cities have the most 5K races?
Omaha (16), Lincoln (12), Malcolm (1), Staplehurst (1) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.
Nebraska · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in Nebraska
Every upcoming 5K in Nebraska, all 39 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
39 upcoming 5K races · 20 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Nebraska races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Nebraska 5K Races by City
5K Races in Nebraska by Month
The Next 5K Runs in Nebraska
39 total Sun, Oct 25, 2026Hot Cider Hustle - Omaha Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K Omaha, NERegistration closedFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Malcolm FFA Halloween Fun Run Malcolm, NEFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Staplehurst Volunteer Fire Department 5K Beer Costume Run Staplehurst, NEFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Friends of the Crawford Swimming Pool Spooky 5k Fun Run Crawford, NEFrom $35Details Sun, Nov 1, 2026759 5K A Salute to Veterans Kearney, NEFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Run for the Kids of St Jude Omaha, NEFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Turkey Trails - Omaha Omaha, NEFrom $38Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026YMCA of Lincoln Turkey Trot Lincoln, NEFrom $37Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Omaha Turkey Trot 5K Omaha, NEFrom $43Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thurston Turkey Trot Thurston, NEFrom $30Details Thu, Nov 26, 20262026 Wild Turkey Chase Pickrell, NEFrom $40Details Sun, Nov 29, 2026Turkey Trails - Lincoln Lincoln, NEFrom $36Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Nebraska
When are most 5K races held in Nebraska?
November is the busiest month for 5K races in Nebraska, with 8 of the 39, followed by October with 6. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Nebraska 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 20 5K races in Nebraska with published results, the typical median finish is around 34:03, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Are there trail 5K races in Nebraska?
Yes, 2 races around Nebraska get you off the pavement: 2 are trail races.