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, 1K Kids'
Series results will be age-graded and awards will be given to the top male and female runners.
The Final Event Lord of the Lakes No. 5 - Lake Wehrspann 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 three 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
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 three 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:
The ONE Cycling Series 2026
Aksarben Tirc Saturday August 8th and the Papillion Twilight Criterium Sunday August 9th
Two great criteriums on one weekend with multiple racing categories
Omnium Points for Pro Races with Overall Omnium Purse of $1,500/$1,500
Saturday's Arksarben Tirc is designated as the 2026 USA Cycling Nebraska State Criterium Championships
Junior race categories can be expanded based on participation. Please EMAIL us
More race information, maps and technical guide coming soon
Pro/Elite riders please contact race director of more info - [email protected]
We hope that you will join us!
SPECIAL HOTEL ROOM RATES
Residence Inn by Marriott Omaha Aksarben Village for 139.00 USD per night - Last Day to Book: Friday, July 17, 2026
Book your group rate for Aksarben Tirc 2026
Date:
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time:
8:00 AM - 8 Mile Start
8:10 AM - 5K Start
8:15 AM - 1 Mile Start
Location:
Czechland Lake - Prague, Nebraska
Proceeds Benefit:
Prague Rescue Squad
Race Information:
The race begins at Czechland Lake, just north of Prague on Hwy 79. Participants will run/walk along the scenic old railroad that stretches along the lake and continues west to the ghost town of Rescue. All pre-registered participants will receive a Run To Rescue T-shirt (must be registered by July 25). Participants will be running in conjunction with Prague's annual celebration, Beer Barrel Days.
Entries received after July 25th are not guaranteed a T-shirt.