Omaha, Nebraska · Sunday, September 27, 2026
The Omaha Marathon is a 5k, half marathon, marathon, and running event held on Sunday, September 27, 2026. It is located at 135 North Elmwood Road in Omaha, Nebraska.
The Omaha Triathlon is celebrating its 17th year by returning to Lake Cunningham
The Omaha Triathlon is the ONLY Olympic Distance Triathlon in the State of Nebraska!
Race Options:
Olympic Distance (Individual and Team Relay)
Sprit Distance Age Group Individual and High School Individual
Duathlon
Aquabike
Open Water Competitive Swim
Corporate Triathlon Competition Category (Team Relay)
Athletes do not have to be a resident of a state to win that state’s championship. Any age group athlete competing in an age group division is eligible to win any state championship.
Official Race Start Time is 7:00 AM on Sunday!
The Bike course is on Lake Cunningham Road, North 72nd Street and Highway 36/Bennington Road. The Run Course in around the newly paved and scenic Lake Cunningham Recreation Area Lake. Full Course maps are posted at the event page for the Omaha Triathlon at www.raceomaha.com.
Post Race food featuring "The Pancake Man" with pancakes and sausage for all competitors included with your registration fee. Additional guests may be purchased with your registration for guests (i.e. family and friends).
The Campground features shower and bathrooms facilities just for reserved guests. Please email XXXXX to request a RV reservation!
Overall Top 3 Male and Female Awards for Individual Olympic and Sprint Triathlon.
Awards for top 3 in each age group individuals for both Olympic and Sprint Triathlon.
Awards for Top 3 Overall High School Age 15 to 19 years for Male and Female
Awards for top 30% of relay teams. If 20 teams registered, 6 Teams will receive awards.
Awards for Top 3 Corporate Relay Teams.
Top Female and Male in Aqaubike/SwimBike and Duathlon/Run-Bike-Run.
High Quality Technical Racing T-Shirt (not guaranteed for late registrations)
Voluntary Bike Drop off available Saturday (Official Times posted in Athlete Guide approximately 2 weeks prior to race date)
Practice Swim Official Schedule for Saturday (day prior to the race) is posted in the Athlete Guide.
Athlete Guide for 2026 posted at the link below:
2026 Athlete Guide
Looking forward to a great 17th year for all our long-time and newest triathletes!
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Results
This 5-race series will challenge you to conquer Lakes Standing Bear, Cunningham, Flanagan, Walnut Creek, and Wehrspann. Sign up for the series for $125 or individual races for $35 each. Series finishers will receive a special medal commemorating their accomplishment.
Race distances vary by lake and are as follows:
#1 Lake Standing Bear, April 26 (8 AM Start Time), 5K
#2 Lake Cunningham, May 24 (8 AM Start Time), 10K
#3 Lake Flanagan, June 21 (8:00 AM Start Time), 5 miles
#4 Lake Walnut Creek, July 12 (8:00 AM Start Time), 5K
#5 Lake Wehrspann, August 2 (8:00 AM Start Time), 10K
Series results will be age-graded and awards will be given to the top male and female runners. Age group awards will be also given.
Packet pickup will be held the day before each race and at each Lake up to 15 minutes before the start of the race.
Beat the heat and treat yourself at the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half Marathon—a sweet celebration of summer miles and frozen rewards. Whether you’re racing the speedy 5K, cruising through the 10K, or going the distance in the Half Marathon, this event is designed to be fun, festive, and refreshingly cool from start to finish.
We will be gathering at Zorinsky Lake Park in Omeha, NE.
When you cross the finish line, your reward is waiting: a delicious, ice-cold popsicle to help you chill out and celebrate your accomplishment. Every finisher will also receive a custom Popsicle-themed finisher medal—bright, bold, and worthy of showing off.
Awards will be presented in all three distances to the top three male and female finishers in standard five-year age groups, beginning with 10 & Under. Whether you’re chasing a podium spot or just looking for a cool way to log some summer miles, the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half Marathon is the perfect blend of fun and fast.
On Your Mark, Get Set...
It's time once again for the DUNDEE DASH 5K, now in it's 5th year!
The race will be held on SATURDAY AUGUST 22nd, 2026, and will be the kick-off event for the day-long festival. The 5K run will go through Dundee Memorial Park and Elmwood Park. The race will start and finish at 51st and Underwood. Packet Pickup will be held from 5 PM to 7 PM on Friday August 21 at the Dundee Dell, 5007 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE and Race morning from 7:30 AM to 8:15 AM near the start and finish line.
Medals for the top 3 male and female overall finishers. We also have the following age groups for males and females:
1-19 years old
20-29 years old
30-39 years old
40-49 years old
50-59 years old
60-99 years old
There is no "double-dipping" on medals.
Register by Wednesday, August 5th to guarantee a T-shirt.