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.