Run the Platte Half
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Run the Platte - Springfield, NE
Run the Platte takes place in Springfield, Nebraska on October 3, 2026. The event offers multiple options on the MoPac Trail and near the Platte River.
Distances
- Half Marathon 13.1 Miles
- 10K
- 5K
- Virtual Run any distance on participant schedule
The half marathon is an out-and-back route that crosses the Platte River pedestrian bridge and continues through the North Lake neighborhood. The half course includes crushed limestone, pavement, and dirt road sections. The 10K and 5K are out-and-back courses on the MoPac Trail with rolling hills and a crushed limestone surface. Aid stations are located at approximately every 2 miles. A 4 hour time limit applies for the half marathon.
Registration includes professional timing, a long-sleeved running shirt, a finisher medal, age group and overall awards, and pumpkin pie. Packet pickup is available the day before at Peak Performance Bellevue and on race day at the start/finish location at 1500 NE-31, Springfield NE 68059. The virtual option allows participants to complete any distance on their own schedule, submit a finish time and photo, and receive the event shirt and medal shipped within one week after race day.
Registration is limited to 300 runners. Refunds are not issued but entries may be deferred. The event will be held rain or shine and may be canceled or postponed if conditions present danger to participants. Group, referral, and military discounts are listed by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
