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.
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: