American Heroes Half Marathon
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Event information
The American Heroes race takes place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Bellevue, Nebraska, at the park located at 2502 Payne Dr., Bellevue, NE 68005. The event offers the following distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
Entry fees listed are $55 for the half marathon, $45 for the 10K, and $32 for the 5K. Prices increase after December 31, 2025 at 11:59pm CST. Registration includes professional timing, a race shirt, a custom finisher medal, snacks, age group awards, and top finisher awards. Shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed for registrations after May 1.
Course and logistics
All three events start and finish at the park on 2502 Payne Dr. Courses use parts of American Heroes Park, Old Towne Bellevue, and the Keystone Trail. Terrain includes city streets, paved trail, and dirt roads. Aid stations are provided at approximately two-mile intervals. A four-hour time limit is posted for the event; there is an 11:00 AM cutoff.
Parking at the start/finish park is limited; overflow parking is at American Heroes Park north of Mission Avenue. Strollers and dogs are allowed. The race will be held rain or shine and may be canceled or postponed if weather or conditions present a danger to participants.
Packet pickup and refund policy
Packet pickup is available Friday, May 22, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Peak Performance, 3512 Samson Way Suite 212, Bellevue, NE 68123. Race day pickup is available from 6:00 AM to 6:45 AM. Refunds will not be issued; registrations may be deferred to a future race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
