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Marathon t-shirt design Contest

Presented by Grand Island Partnership for the Arts

Contest Details

Contest Opens: March 5, 2026

Entry Deadline: May 1, 2026

Design Requirements:

  • Incorporate elements of the Nebraska State Fair, running and America 250
  • MAXIMUM of 3 colors
  • Design size no larger than 8.5″ wide by 11″ tall
  • May be created digitally or on sturdy stock paper
  • Both drawing and digital mediums are accepted
  • All submissions must include a PDF or digital copy of the entry form below
  • Click here to see examples of previous years designs

Awards

GRAND PRIZE:

  • $1,000 Cash
  • Design on the 2026 Nebraska State Fair Marathon Race Shirts
  • Complimentary Race Shirt
 

BEST OF SHOW: $250 Cash in each division

  • Adult
  • High School (Grades 9-12)
  • Middle School (Grades 6-8)
  • Elementary and Younger (Age 0 – Grade 5)

Race Shirt Design Contest Entry Form

Name
Mailing Address
Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Release

All submitted artwork shall become the property of the Nebraska State Fair and will not be acknowledged or returned. By submitting an entry, the artist and owner of the artwork, as well as the creator of any digital images, photographs, videos, or other formatted materials associated with the submission, grant the Nebraska State Fair a non-exclusive, worldwide, and perpetual license to use the artwork, submission, and any related materials in promotional, marketing, or media efforts associated with the contest. This includes the right to reproduce, display, publish, distribute, and to edit, adapt, or modify the artwork or submission as needed.

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