# 5K Races in Nebraska (2026)

> 49 upcoming 5K races across Nebraska.

- **Page:** https://runthis.run/races/nebraska/5k

## Races

- **[Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Omaha](https://runthis.run/event/rs-166133-popsicle-5k-10k-half-omaha)** — Sat, Aug 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Omaha, NE · 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Lincoln, NE](https://runthis.run/event/rs-144880-tunnel-to-towers-5k-run-walk-lincoln-ne)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lincoln, NE · 5K
- **[Lucky Bucket 5K Off-road run!](https://runthis.run/event/rs-162775-lucky-bucket-5k-off-road-run)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ashland, NE · 5K
- **[Summer Sizzler- Lincoln](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194198-summer-sizzler-lincoln)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lincoln, NE · 9.3 mi / 10K / 5K / 1 mile / 50 m
- **[Chris Eitzmann Memorial 5K - Byron Bash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211084-chris-eitzmann-memorial-5k-byron-bash)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Byron, NE · 5K
- **[Summer Sizzler- Omaha](https://runthis.run/event/rs-122229-summer-sizzler-omaha)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Omaha, NE · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / 9.3 mi
- **[Elsey Mae Memorial Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-203952-elsey-mae-memorial-run)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Beatrice, NE · 1 mile / 5K
- **[KACM Bubble Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207009-kacm-bubble-run)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kearney, NE · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Run With Me for T1D 5k Run & Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210309-run-with-me-for-t1d-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Omaha, NE · 5K
- **[Run with purpose 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210821-run-with-purpose-5k)** — Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Omaha, NE · 5K
- **[Nebraska Marathon - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205140-nebraska-marathon-marathon-half-marathon-10k-5k)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Papillion, NE · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Creighton ASDA Smiles-for-Miles Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168566-creighton-asda-smiles-for-miles-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Omaha, NE · 3.0 mi
- **[Lost Way Brewery - hwy 6/34 series](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205614-lost-way-brewery-hwy-6-34-series)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Holdrege, NE · 5K
- **[Heartland Pride Fun Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-60974-heartland-pride-fun-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Omaha, NE · 5K / 1.2 mi
- **[AppleJack Fun Run & Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-113238-applejack-fun-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Nebraska City, NE · 5K / 1 mile
- **[STEPS OF LOVE - Pregnancy & Infant Loss Memorial Event (5K Run / 1 Mile Walk)](https://runthis.run/event/rs-134216-steps-of-love-pregnancy-infant-loss-memorial-event-5k-run-1-)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Norfolk, NE · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Omaha](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194402-golden-harvest-half-marathon-5k-10k-omaha)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Omaha, NE · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Run With A Heart 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186615-run-with-a-heart-5k)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Omaha, NE · 5K / 885 m
- **[Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Lincoln](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194417-golden-harvest-half-marathon-5k-10k-lincoln)** — Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ashland, NE · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Walk the Park for Parkinson's](https://runthis.run/event/rs-130452-walk-the-park-for-parkinsons)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Omaha, NE · 5K
- **[Urology Cancer Awareness 5K/1M Walk Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-164262-urology-cancer-awareness-5k-1m-walk-run)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lincoln, NE · 3.0 mi
- **[Scare Away Cancer Haunted Hustle](https://runthis.run/event/rs-185648-scare-away-cancer-haunted-hustle)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Omaha, NE · 5K / 10K
- **[Hoppy Half Marathon, Relay, 10k & 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187569-hoppy-half-marathon-relay-10k-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Beatrice, NE · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Suicide Awareness 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-203997-suicide-awareness-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Norfolk, NE · 5K
- **[2026 Cops vs Cancer: Lights & Sirens Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-206237-2026-cops-vs-cancer-lights-sirens-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Omaha, NE · 5K / 1 mile
- **[KCHS Move & Groove](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210732-kchs-move-groove)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Minden, NE · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Run the Platte Half / 10K / 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167163-run-the-platte-half-10k-5k)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Springfield, NE · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[SHEPHERD'S RUN 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-168146-shepherds-run-2026)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hickman, NE · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Liberty Centre Services Color Your Recovery](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210773-liberty-centre-services-color-your-recovery)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Norfolk, NE · 5K / 10K / 1 mile
- **[TurtleLiz JenMonkey Friendship Run VI](https://runthis.run/event/rs-134014-turtleliz-jenmonkey-friendship-run-vi)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lincoln, NE · 5K
- **[Magical Marvelous Memories 5k Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204626-magical-marvelous-memories-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Omaha, NE · 5K
- **[Spooky Sprint - Omaha](https://runthis.run/event/rs-66041-spooky-sprint-omaha)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Omaha, NE · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Spooky Sprint- Lincoln](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194670-spooky-sprint-lincoln)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ashland, NE · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[Live Like Harrell JR. 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207562-live-like-harrell-jr-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Omaha, NE · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Hot Cider Hustle - Omaha Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-50133-hot-cider-hustle-omaha-half-marathon-10k-5k)** — Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Omaha, NE · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Staplehurst Volunteer Fire Department 5K Beer Costume Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207382-staplehurst-volunteer-fire-department-5k-beer-costume-run)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Staplehurst, NE · 5K
- **[759 5K A Salute to Veterans](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186997-759-5k-a-salute-to-veterans)** — Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Kearney, NE · 5K
- **[Run for the Kids of St Jude](https://runthis.run/event/rs-191194-run-for-the-kids-of-st-jude)** — Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Omaha, NE · 5K
- **[Turkey Trails - Omaha](https://runthis.run/event/rs-66047-turkey-trails-omaha)** — Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Omaha, NE · 5K / 10K / 50 m / 1 mile / Marathon
- **[YMCA of Lincoln Turkey Trot presented by Union Bank & Trust](https://runthis.run/event/rs-13272-ymca-of-lincoln-turkey-trot-presented-by-union-bank-trust)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Lincoln, NE · 1 mile / 5K
- **[2026 Wild Turkey Chase](https://runthis.run/event/rs-145598-2026-wild-turkey-chase)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Pickrell, NE · Marathon / 5K / 1 mile / 10K
- **[Omaha Turkey Trot 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-50192-omaha-turkey-trot-5k)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Omaha, NE · 5K / 100 m
- **[Turkey Trails - Lincoln](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194535-turkey-trails-lincoln)** — Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Lincoln, NE · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / Marathon
- **[2026 Jingle Bell Run - Nebraska](https://runthis.run/event/rs-137216-2026-jingle-bell-run-nebraska)** — Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Papillion, NE · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Candy Cane Course - Lincoln](https://runthis.run/event/rs-194624-candy-cane-course-lincoln)** — Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Lincoln, NE · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / 9.3 mi
- **[Candy Cane Course - Omaha](https://runthis.run/event/rs-66050-candy-cane-course-omaha)** — Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Omaha, NE · 50 m / 1 mile / 5K / 10K / 9.3 mi
- **[Heat the Streets Run & Walk for Warmth](https://runthis.run/event/rs-69048-heat-the-streets-run-walk-for-warmth)** — Fri, Mar 5, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST · Omaha, NE · 10K / 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[33 Ultra](https://runthis.run/event/rs-190928-33-ultra)** — Fri, Apr 16, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Odell, NE · 33.0 mi / Marathon / 10K / 3.3 mi / 1 mile / 1.3 mi
- **[American Heroes Half Marathon, 10K, 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-175726-american-heroes-half-marathon-10k-5k)** — Fri, May 28, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bellevue, NE · Marathon / 10K / 5K

## 5K races by city

- [Omaha, NE (20)](https://runthis.run/races/nebraska/omaha/5k.md)
- [Lincoln, NE (7)](https://runthis.run/races/nebraska/lincoln/5k.md)
- [Ashland, NE (3)](https://runthis.run/races/nebraska/ashland/5k.md)
- [Norfolk, NE (3)](https://runthis.run/races/nebraska/norfolk/5k.md)

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Source: [https://runthis.run/races/nebraska/5k](https://runthis.run/races/nebraska/5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).