Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 8:30 AM
The Ericson Lake Corporation brings the return of the 5K Fun Run to be held on Saturday, June 13th, 2026 at Lake Ericson, located one mile south of Ericson, Nebraska.
The 5k Fun Run is for walkers
and runners of all ages and levels. With the rolling Sandhills as a backdrop, the level course will weave you around beautiful Lake Ericson through a rural mixture of trails consisting of gravel, dirt, and sand.
As a non profit organization, the Ericson Lake Corporation strives to protect and promote wildlife and water conservation as well as to provide an environment in which to enjoy it. With your help we can raise much needed funds and increase awareness that will enhance the conservation and sustainability of Lake Ericson.
PRIZE GIVE-AWAY
All participants will be entered into a drawing for prizes donated by our sponsors. Prizes will consist of 2 divisions (Youth 17 and under or Adult 18 +) Prizes will be drawn after the race and you must be present to win.
MAKE IT A FAMILY STAYCATION
Come down the night before and stay for the weekend. Lake Ericson offers camping of all styles from a tenting area to large RV pads with electric hook ups. Enjoy swimming, fishing, hiking and wildlife watching as well as the many other recreational activities available. Come see what makes Lake Ericson so special!
For camping reservations visit www.campspot.com/book/lakeericson
Event details and schedule
The 5k Fun Run is for walkers and runners of all ages and levels. With the rolling Sandhills as a backdrop, the level course will weave you around beautiful Lake Ericson through a rural mixture of trails consisting of gravel, dirt, and sand.
Race begins at 8:30 on Saturday, June 13th. Packet pick-up will be Friday, June 12th from 6-8pm. Race day registration and packet pick-up will be from 7:30 to 8:15a.m. Participants must have a signed waiver prior to packet pick-up, copies will be available at pick-up, if needed.
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Lace up for Fun at Our Run & Walk event!
Bring your friends and family & join us Saturday June 27, 2026, to Walk or Run at our 5K Color Run!
📍Location: Pierce Soccer Field Parking Lot
🏁 Race /Walk
will kick off at 8:30am
COME EARLY TO PICK UP YOUR SHIRT / SWAG BAG!
🎉 This event includes vibrant colors, fun energy & good music to walk, run or dance to! Don’t miss out on the face painting and a bouncy house with your family and friends!
🏆Top three male & female finishers will receive a prize as well as Best Costume!
🎒Swag Bag includes shirt, bib, sunglasses, inspiration bracelets, and stickers also given to each registrant!
You can register multiple participants for your convenience.
If you do not want to do the run/walk, you are more than welcome to order a T-shirt to support the Chamber! Also, if you do not want to pay with a card you can bring payment to Midwest Bank. Contact Bailey or Daisha at Midwest Bank to do so. 402-329-6221.
All proceeds will go to future Chamber events to put on for the Community!
5k Run Walk