Date/Time: August 1st, 2026
Short Course (XCC): 8:00am-9:00am
Marathon (XCM): 9:30am-12:15pm
Cross Country (XCO): 9:30am-12:00pm
Location: Platte river State Park - 14421 346th St, Louisville, NE 68037
This is the fifth event of the 2026 Nebraska Off-Road Series. For more details on the race, or the series please visit neoffroadseries.com
The rain date for this event is October 3rd
Use Code “THANKSOV” for free Junior race category registration!
To participate in any of our events you must have a USA-Cycling License.
You will be able to purchase a license within the registration process.
Please join us for the running of the Trail of the Dragon! This run will take place along with the Moorehead Park Trail Mazathon. Course will consist of 10 mile loops on single track dirt and mowed meadow through the rolling hills of our beautiful historic park. Participants can expect challenging hills and beautiful scenery while running well-marked and maintained trails. You will be running on some old stage coach trails past the first homestead which served as the stage coach stop, church and doctor/hospital. Pay your respects as you visit the cemetery of our first settlers and run past a one room school house.
This race will consist of 10 mile loops with the option of signing up for the 50k, which will consist of three 10 mile loops with a 1 mile out and back; or the 50 Mile option which will consist of five 10 mile loops.
Finisher medals will be awarded to all finishers.
If you view the course map you will see that it shows the elevation as around 600 ft. of climb. This information is not correct. The actual elevation is around 1000 ft. of climb per loop.
There will be a designated spot for drop bags at the start/finish line and at the mid-way aid station. Please mark your bag with your bib number. There are no water crossing but depending on the amount of dew on the ground your shoes will get wet going through the meadows. If you are a 50 mile participant and plan to carry a flash light or head lamp we will have a drop box for these at the mid-way station and we will return them to the start/finish drop area for you to pick up when you are finished.
There will be 2 fully stocked and manned aid stations on the loop. One at the start/ finish line and the other one at around mile 5. To help quench your thirst the aid stations will offer water HAMMER HEED. You are required to carry your own device for your liquids, THE AID STATIONS WILL NOT BE STOCKED WITH DRINKING GLASSES!!! Because of the possibility of high temperatures on race day you will not be allowed on the course without a device to hold liquids. As far as nutritional items are concerned we will carry a wide variety of items which may include but are not limited to...pb&j sandwiches, trail mix, pickles, pickle juice, pretzels, cookies, salty potatoes, freeze pops, bananas, ext...... WE WILL NOT HAVE ANY DRINKING GLASSES! There will also be three unmanned water stations along the loop. They will be located at around miles 2, 4, and 8. These stations will supply water only. THERE WILL NOT BE DRINKING GLASSES!
Packet pick-up will be at the Conservation Center at Moorehead Park from 4-8pm on Friday, July 31, 50 MILE PARTICIPANTS can pick up your packet from 5-5:30am on race day. We will have a short meeting at 5:45 and your run will start promptly at 6:00am. 50K PARTICIPANTS can pick up your packets from 5-6:30am on race day. We will have a short meeting at 6:45 and your run will start promptly at 7:00am. Please arrive to the race site early enough to give yourself plenty of time to be prepared for your designated start time!
In order to help you prepare for your run and perhaps meet and mingle with fellow runners and volunteers we will offer a pasta meal at packet pick-up. The meal will be available from 5:30-7:30 on Friday July 31at the conservation center. This will be a FREE WILL DONATION! If you would like you can bring along your favorite beverage to enjoy. We will provide water and ice tea.
This event will run in conjunction with the Moorehead Park Trail Mazathon.
All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Ida County Conservation Foundation. The Foundations mission is dedicated to fostering relationships between residents and our natural world.
Your registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
If you are looking for lodging accommodations here are some options.....Super 8 Motel #712-364-3988 or Castle Town Innl #712-364-3317. Both of these are located in Ida Grove and are within two miles of the park. Boulders Inn & Suites #712-368-6200 located in Holstein, IA. approximately 11 miles away or Boulders in Lake View, IA #712-665-2660 around 20 miles. If you are looking to camp there is primitive camping available a Moorehead Park, no electrical hook-ups. Cobb Park is a small camping area located across the highway from the park and offers electrical hook-ups and hot showers. Crawford Creek Recreational Area is located outside of Battle Creek, IA. approximately 15 miles from Moorehead Park. It offers electrical hook-ups and hot showers. They also have cabins to rent and can be reserved on line at my county parks or by calling the Ida County Conservation Office at #712-364-3300.
Date--August 1,2026
Location--Wagon Train Lake @S110th East entrance Marina Area
Check in--7:30am East of Marina lot
Start--8:00 am
Format--4 Hour riders will roll to start at beach area trailhead at 8:00
1 & 2 hour will roll out at 8:30 to the same trailhead.
Course will cover all of the East trails.It will be well marked.
Fees--$30.00 for 1&2 hour riders and $30.00 for 4 hour riders.
No Catagories. Just an old school come out and have fun on the trails.
Medals to top 3 Men / Women in 1&2 hour and 4 hour
Any Middle and High School boys and girls top 3 will also get medals.
ANY KIDS HIGH SCHOOL AND YOUNGER will take off at 9:00 and do 1 hour.
All riders will be checked at check in for helmets.
Fees will include shirts,medals for top dogs,drinks,snacks.
More info to come.
Contact Jim for info. 402-432-3622
This 26.2 mile marathon trail run will take place on the single track dirt trails along with some sections of mowed meadow trails in the rolling hills of Moorehead Park. Participants can expect challenging hills and beautiful scenery while running well-marked and maintained trails. You will be running on some old stage coach trails that will take you past the first homestead which served as the stage coach stop, church, and doctor/hospital. Pay your respects as you visit the cemetery of our first settlers, check out some old farm equipment, visit an old train depot, and run past a one room school house.
This race will consist of three 8.8 mile loops with the option of signing up for the 1/3 mazathon which consists of one loop for 8.8 miles, the 2/3 mazathon which consists of two loops for 17.6 miles, or the full mazathon which consists of 3 loops for 26.2 miles.
Finisher medals will be awarded to all distances for Mazathon finishers.
If you check out the course map you will see the elevation at around 600 ft. of climb which is not accurate. The actual elevation climb per loop is right around 1000 ft.
There will be a designated spot for drop bags at the start/finish line and at the mid-way aid station. Please mark your bag with your bib number. There are no water crossings but depending on the dew on the ground you shoes may get wet going through the meadows.
There will be 2 fully stocked and manned aid stations on the loop. One at the start/finish line and the other one at around mile 5. To help quench your thirst the aid stations will offer water and HAMMER HEED. You are required to carry your own device for your liquids. THE AID STATIONS WILL NOT BE STOCKED WITH DRINKING GLASSES!!! Because of the possibility of high temperatures on race day you will not be allowed on the course without a device to hold liquids. As far a nutritional items are concerned we will carry a large variety of items which will include but are not limited to......pb&j sandwiches, trail mix, pickles, pickle juice, pretzels,, cookies, salty potatoes, freeze pops, bananas, WE WILL NOT HAVE DRINKING GLASSES! There will also be three unmanned water stations along the loop. They will be located at approximately miles 2, 4, and 8. These station will supply water only. THERE WILL NOT BE DRINKING GLASSES!
Packet pick-up will be from 4-8pm on Friday, July 31 or 5-7:30am on the day of the race at the Conservation Center at Moorehead Park. We will have a short meeting at 7:45 and the race will begin promptly at 8:00am. All runners must be off the course by 10:00pm. Please arrive early enough to give yourself plenty of time to be prepared for an 8:00am start!
In order to help you prepare for your run and perhaps meet and mingle with fellow runners and volunteers we will offer a pasta meal at packet pick-up. The meal will be available from 5:30-7:30 on Friday, July 31 at the conservation center. This will be a FREE WILL DONATION! If you like you can bring along your favorite beverage to enjoy. We will provide water and ice tea.
This event will be held in conjunction with The Trail of the Dragon 50K/50 Mile Run
All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Ida County Conservation Foundation. The Foundations mission is dedicated to fostering relationships between residents and our natural world.
Your registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
If you are looking for lodging accommodations here are some suggestions......Super 8 Motel #712-364-3988 or Castle Town Inn #712-364-3317, both of these are in Ida Grove and within 2 miles of the park. Boulders Inn & Suites #712-368-6200 located in Holstein, IA. approximately 11 miles away or Boulders in Lake View, IA. approximately 20 miles. If you are looking to camp there is primitive camping available at Moorehead Park, no electrical hook-ups available. Cobb Park is a small camping area located across the highway from the park with electrical hook-ups and hot showers. Crawford Creek Recreation Center is located outside of Battle Creek, IA. approximately 15 miles from Moorehead Park. It offers electrical hook-ups, and hot showers. They also rent cabins and can be reserved at my county parks or by calling the Ida County Conservation Office at #712-364-3300.
Date--August 1
Location--Wagon Train Lake--Playground Area in Area 3 S110th Main Entrance
Distances--4-6-8 miles (That's enough at night! :) )
Fees--4 mile--$25 6 mile--$30 8 miles--$35
Fees include--shirt,medals for winners,snacks,drinks.
Check in--7:30pm
Start--8:15pm
Course on East and South Trails
Format--Runners will come back top Start area each lap for water,snacks if needed
Runners will need flashlights or headlamps.
If you get lost make animal noises.
Night running is a lot of fun!!
Tent and RV camping available. Contact Game and Parks
Ruckers are welcome. Top 3 awarded.
Contact Jim with questions 402-432-3622
This run is part of the Angry Cow Series
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.
The Lake Wehrspann 10K and Kids' 1K is part of the Lord of the Lakes series.
10K – A picturesque route on the paved trail around the Lake. It will test a runner’s mettle with its many turns and occasional hills.
KIDS’ 1K – A nice route along the trail for kids 12 & under.
The Final Event Lake Wehrspann - Lord of the Lakes 5 - will have both Age Group Awards and Age Grading Awards
10K Actual Race Time
Awards For 10K - Top Three Male and Female, Top Three Masters male and female. Medals will be awarded for top male & female in the following age groups: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & up.
10K Age Graded
Awards For 10K - Top Three Male and Female
1K Kids
Finisher Medal to All Kids Run Finishers
All participants will receive refreshments after the race.
For registration: