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.
The Ponderosa Gravel Race is back and will be held at the Elk City Hall. Come race with us on Halloween!! Plenty of parking on site and along the gravel road. Check in will start at 7am inside the hall. At check in, you'll receive your race plate and a meal ticket. Your 100 mile race will start at 8am followed by the 50 mile race at 8:30am. Both routes will take you north into Washington Co. Other than the 1 shared aid station, this is a self supported race. There will be an emergency contact # on the back of your race plate. Your 1st Hwy crossing will be closely monitored by Douglas Co. Deputies. Please be cautious and respectful out on course. Once you finish your race, grab some food/refreshments and hang out with your fellow GRVL'ers. We'll be manually timing this race so be patient. Podium's for top 3 in each category will follow shortly after all 3 have finished.