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Race Details

The Nebraska State Fair Marathon is back in the the 12th year! Find everything you need to know about the race below.

Registration

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Entry Fees
Before May 31
June 1 - August 2
August 3 - August 28
Marathon
$80
$90
$100
Half-Marathon
$70
$80
$90
Relay Marathon
$250
$275
$300
5K
$40
$45
$50
Kids 1-Mile
$25
$25
$30

Age Divisions

Marathon and Half Marathon (Men & Women):
5K (Men & Women):
Relay Divisions:
1-Mile:

18 & Under

19-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80+

10 & Under

11-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-89

90+

Male

Female

Coed; 4 people per team, Coed minimum 2 Females

5 & Under

6-9

10-13

Course Maps

The Nebraska State Fair Marathon is a Boston qualifier. USATF Course Certification Number: NE18005GM. The Marathon course is open for 6 hours (6:30 am to 12:30 pm). All races start and end on the Nebraska State Fairgrounds. Chip Timing provided.

Half Marathon USATF Course Certification Number: NE18006GM

Packet Pickup

Friday, August 28: 1 PM – 7 PM

Location: TBA

Saturday, August 29: 5 AM

Nebraska State Fairgrounds Main Gate

Perks

  • Medal for all finishers
  • Shirt for all participants (Long Sleeve Tech Tee for Full/Half/Relay and Short Sleeve Tee for 5k/1-Mile)
  • Gate Admission for the Nebraska State Fair
  • Post race snacks and beverages
  • 1 FREE alcoholic (21+) or non-alcoholic beverage at any of the bars across the grounds

Spectator Tickets

Spectator tickets are required to view the beginning and end of the race and may be purchased in advance at a discounted rate. A password is required and will be included in the confirmation email following registration. For assistance in purchasing spectator tickets, please contact the State Fair Box Office at 308-384-0151.

Race Policies

Please click here for a for information regarding refunds and other policies.

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