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Omaha Running Club
Omaha, Nebraska
Established community hub for inclusive group runs
About This Club
Omaha Running Club is a non-profit that has been organizing runs and races in Omaha since the 1970s, and they are the group behind the Omaha Marathon. They run year-round at spots around the city, from Lake Zorinsky to downtown, and they say all paces are welcome, walkers included, with no membership required to show up.
Highlights
- Non-profit since 1970s
- RRCA member
- Hosts Omaha Marathon
- Free fun runs
- Race organization
- Community events
Who It Suits
This is a good fit if you want low-pressure group running in Omaha without a membership fee or pace requirement, whether you are brand new to running or just looking for community around marathon training. If you are chasing structured speed work or technical trail running, this club's format and terrain probably do not match what you need.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Their fun runs happen on roads and lake trails depending on the location, so expect pavement and paved trail surfaces rather than technical dirt singletrack. Distances and schedules vary by event, so check their fun runs page before you head out so you know what you are signing up for that day. They say all paces are welcome, which means these are not timed workouts where the group disappears ahead of you.
DistanceVaries
PaceAll paces welcome
TerrainRoad, Lake trails
Your First Run
Before your first run, check their fun runs page for the current schedule, because meeting days, times, and locations rotate throughout the year. When you find an event, note the specific location, since they meet at places like Lake Zorinsky or 10th and Harney depending on what is on the calendar.
You do not need to register, join, or pay anything to show up. They say all paces are welcome and walkers are fine, so if you need to slow down or take a walk break mid-run, you are not going to be the odd one out.
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Upcoming Races in Omaha
21 upcoming races in Omaha. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
Sun, Aug 9, 2026Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Omaha Omaha, NEFrom $30Details Tue, Aug 18, 2026Fall Full & Half Marathon Training Class Omaha, NEFrom $75Details Sat, Aug 22, 2026Summer Sizzler- Omaha Omaha, NEFrom $22Details
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Common Questions About Omaha Running Club
Do I have to pay or become a member to run with them?
No. The fun runs are free and you do not need a membership to participate.
Can I walk, or do I have to run the whole time?
Walkers are explicitly welcome, so walk breaks or walking the whole thing is fine.
How do I find out when and where the next run is?
Their schedule varies, so check their fun runs page directly before showing up. Location, time, and distance change by event.
Do they run in winter?
They describe their fun runs as year-round, including holiday events, so cold Nebraska weather does not shut them down.
Can I bring my dog or my kid in a stroller?
They say no to both strollers and dogs at their runs.
Where this comes from: Club details come from each club’s own channels (their site, Meetup, Strava and social posts) and are checked by hand. Group runs move, so confirm the meeting spot on the club’s latest post before you head out. Last updated April 2026.