Run the Platte Half
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Event Overview
Run the Platte is an annual running event held in Springfield, Nebraska. The event takes place on the MoPac Trail and reaches its third anniversary in 2026. Participants can choose between three different distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
Course Details
The 5K and 10K routes are designed as out-and-back courses entirely on the MoPac Trail. The Half Marathon course also utilizes the MoPac Trail but extends to cross the Platte River and passes through the North Lake neighborhood. Aid stations are positioned approximately every two miles along the routes, providing water, Gatorade, snacks, and basic first aid supplies. The half marathon has a strictly enforced four-hour time limit.
Participant Information
The start and finish line is located at the MoPac trailhead parking lot at the junction of NE-50 and NE-31. Registered participants receive professional timing, a long-sleeved shirt, and a custom finisher medal. Overall finisher awards are presented, and pumpkin pie is provided to participants.
The event is held in various weather conditions, including rain, unless safety concerns require postponement. Strollers and dogs are permitted on the course. Packet pickup is available on the Friday before the race at a location in Bellevue or at the start line on the morning of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
