Omaha Running Club
The Omaha Running Club has been keeping Omaha’s runners moving since the 1970s. Free fun runs, road and lake trail routes, and a post-run social scene make this a club worth showing up for.
Quick take
One of Omaha’s longest-running clubs, ORC organizes free fun runs year-round and puts on major races including the Omaha Marathon. Your RunSesh here comes with history behind it.
Best for
- Runners and walkers at any level
- Those building toward a first or next marathon
- Runners who want free, no-pressure group runs
- Community builders looking for a local running home base
When and where
- Fun runs happen throughout the year with varying days and times
- Morning and evening options depending on the event
- Routes run through various Omaha locations including Lake Zorinsky and 10th and Harney
- Special events scheduled across the calendar
Details
- Cost: Free to participate in fun runs
- Membership required: No membership needed to join a fun run
- Terrain: Road and lake trails
- Pace: All paces welcome
- Post-run social: Yes, runners stick around after
- Club type: Non-profit, citywide running club
- Races organized: Includes the Omaha Marathon
Why runners like it
- Free fun runs mean you can lace up and show up without any commitment or cost
- Routes shift between road and lake trails so your RunSesh stays fresh across the season
- The club has deep roots in Omaha’s running community, giving every run a sense of shared history
First visit
- Fun runs are free, so no registration fee to worry about
- No membership is required to join your first run
- Check the fun runs page at omaharun.org/fun-runs for current schedule and locations
- Arrive a few minutes early to get your bearings since locations vary by event
Good to know
Runners who prefer highly competitive group workouts or dedicated trail-only runs may want to supplement ORC with a more specialized group.
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