# Run the Platte Half / 10K / 5K

- **When:** Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- **Where:** 1500 NE-31, Springfield, NE, 68059
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-167163-run-the-platte-half-10k-5k

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/NE/Springfield/RunthePlatte?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

Join us in Springfield Nebraska on Saturday October 3rd for the 3rd Annual Run the Platte Half, 10K, & 5K. 

Registration Includes:

Professional Timing, Long-Sleeved Running Shirt, Finisher Medal, Age Group/Overall Finisher Awards, and PUMPKIN PIE!

Race Day info

Half Start Time: 8:00AM

5K / 10K Start Time: 8:10AM

Start/Finish Location: MoPac trailhead parking lot on the corner of NE-50 & NE-31

Course

10K/5K courses are out and backs on the MoPac Trail, with a crushed limestone surface. 

The Half Marathon course will follow the MoPac Trail and cross the Platte River and continue through the North Lake neighborhood. 

Aid Stations: approximately every 2 miles.

Time Limit: 4 Hours (12:00pm cutoff)

Packet Pickup 

Friday, October 2nd

3:00-6:00 PM

Peak Performance - Bellevue

3512 Samson Way Suite 212, Bellevue, NE 68123

Saturday, October 3rd

Race Day Pickup 6:45am-7:45am

At start/finish location:

1500 NE-31 Springfield, NE 68059

Virtual Run

Can’t make it to race day? Join the virtual option and run anywhere, anytime! Complete any distance on your own schedule, then submit your finish time and a race photo. All virtual participants will receive an official Run the Platte shirt and finisher medal, shipped within one week after race day.

Discounts

Group/Family Discount - Register 4 or more on the same transaction and receive $5.00 off each registration.

Referral Refund - Refer 5 or more people and receive a $25 refund (referral code will be in your confirmation email)

Military/Veterans - 15% off discount. Message us for a code. Verification required. 

Additional Info

Refunds will not be issued. If you cannot attend, you can defer.

Inclement Weather - Race will be held rain or shine. Race may be canceled/postponed if conditions present potential danger to participants. 

Registration is limited to 300 runners

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-167163-run-the-platte-half-10k-5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167163-run-the-platte-half-10k-5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).