Valentine Marathon
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About the race
The Valentine Marathon is a multi-distance running event in Valentine, Nebraska that benefits the Valentine Community Schools Foundation. The course runs largely on smooth packed earth with in-town sections paved and a wooden-covered bridge. The route uses the Cowboy Trail and is USATF certified, making it eligible for Boston Marathon qualification. Aid stations are provided about every three miles and are described as well equipped.
Timing and live runner tracking are handled by Precision Timing, and pacing support is provided by the Garmin Pace Team. Race registration includes free professional race photos, event swag with a belt buckle finisher medal, and access to a finish line festival featuring Sandhills beef, Bolo beer, and live music. The 52K Ultra award includes a Viking Bags 22L Explorer Adventurer Touring Backpack for the winner. Event logistics and rules noted by the organizers: packet pickup is required on the Friday before the race with no race-day pickup; friends may pick up packets; there is no gear check; entries are non-transferable and non-refundable; entries may be deferred to the following year for a $20 processing fee.
All distances are walkable; the full marathon has a six-hour completion requirement. One dollar per mile run is donated to the Valentine Community Schools Foundation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
