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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5k 10k Run
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103.3 km from Ericson50k Half Marathon Ultra
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Sutton, NE at Sutton Community Home
5k Run
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM
RUN. BIKE. KAYAK Join us for a new kind of race along the shores of Lewis & Clark Lake in Northeast Nebraska. Choose your adventure between three events: a sprint triathlon with kayaking instead of
swimming, a half marathon or 12-mile bike race. Participants must be 14 years or older. Racers get a free t-shirt, meal and beverage at the Finish Line Party. Extra t-shirts and meals can be ordered here.
START - Weigand Beach at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area
FINISH - Main Street, Crofton, Nebraska
FINISH LINE CELEBRATION - Crofton Haymarket, Main Street, Crofton
TEAM CAPTAINS: Register your team and pay full team registration fee. From there, you can either
A) Send the registration link to other team members to register on their own.
B) Register for your team members by clicking "Add New Registrant"
PRIZES: The overall individual winner will receive a plaque. The individual winners of each age group and the fastest team will receive medals. Half Marathon finishers receive a medal. Everyone gets a high five!
LODGING: Stay in Crofton at the Lewis and Clark Lodge or the Historic Argo Hotel. Camping is also available at the Weigand Campgrounds. Make arrangements early as limited rooms are available.
BIKE HELMETS and LIFE JACKETS REQUIRED!
For information, contact the race directors:
Heidi Marsh: [email protected], 605-660-4498
Johnnie Ostermeyer: 402-508-0224
12 Miles 13.1 Miles 16 Miles Run Swim Triathlon
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Celebrating its 25th year, the Kool-Aid Classic Bicycle Tour navigates the scenic country roads surrounding the birthplace of Kool-Aid. Paved road options include distances of 20, 30 and 60 miles.
All paved options include fully supported rest stops and roving support.
We also offer a 50 mile gravel option over rolling hills and minimum maintenance roads. The gravel option includes two rest stops, but no roving support.
Entries processed prior to August 6, 2026 at 11:59 pm include a t-shirt. Entries after that date/time (including on the day of the event) do not include a t-shirt.
Check-In Details: Saturday morning (8/15/26) from 7:00-7:45 am at the Highland Park shelter (behind the Hastings Museum at 14th & Burlington). Everyone must check-in to pick up their rider packet and the t-shirt provided to participants who registered on or prior to August 6, 2026.
Start Time: Saturday morning (8/15/26) at 8:00 am from the parking lot behind the Hastings Museum. This will be preceded by a short rider meeting with general announcements and a safety briefing.
Cycling Gravel
Sun, Aug 23, 2026
Get ready to experience an extraordinary adventure in the heart of Nebraska with the Nebraska State Fair Marathon in Grand Island! 🌟🏃♂️🏃♀️
5k Half Marathon Marathon Run
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 at 6:30 AM
The Nebraska State Fair Marathon is back for its 12th year on Saturday, August 29, 2026!
No need to be a marathon runner; there is a race distance for everyone in the family! Options include the
Marathon, a Half-Marathon, Marathon Relay, 5K, 1-Mile Kid Run, Push Rim Wheelchair, and Handcycle.
All races will start and finish on the Nebraska State Fairgrounds in Grand Island, Nebraska, with a post-race celebration amidst the fair festivities.
Course Features & Highlights
Festive Atmosphere: The unique blend of the race challenge and the excitement of the State Fair creates a memorable, community-driven experience.
Marathon Relay: This community building opportunity appeals to the competitors as well as the social participants.
Boston Qualifier: The full marathon course is a certified Boston Qualifier.
Participant Perks
Every participant receives:
A commemorative finisher's medal
A custom event shirt. Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay participants will receive a gender specific long sleeve tech shirt while the 5K and 1 Mile participants are sure to enjoy our super soft short sleeve shirt!
Admission to the Nebraska State Fair
Post-race snacks and beverages
1 FREE alcoholic (21+) or non-alcoholic beverage at any of the bars across the grounds
5k 21k 42k Marathon Run Wheelchair