Nebraska State Fair Marathon, Half and 5K

Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay Marathon, 5K, 1-Mile Kids Run, Push Rim Wheelchair, Handcycle

We are excited to announce that the Grand Island YMCA and the Nebraska State Fair are once again partnering to provide an event that strengthens community and promotes healthy living. 

All races will start and finish on the Nebraska State Fair Grounds.

START TIMES

MARATHON, 1/2 MARATHON, MARATHON RELAY 

Check-in 5:00 - 5:45 am      Races begin at 6:30 am  

Exception: Wheelchair & Handcycle begins at 6:20 am

5K   

Check-in 5:00 - 6:40 am    Race begins at 7:00 am

1-MILE KIDS RUN    

Check-in 5:00 - 7:00 am      Race begins at 7:10 am

COURSE & MAPS

Marathon Map   

Half Marathon Map   

5K Map   

1 Mile Kids Run Map      

PLOT A ROUTE MAPS:Full Marathon   

Half Marathon   

5K   

1 Mile

The State Fair Marathon is a Boston qualifier. USATF course certification number is NE18005GM.

The Marathon Course is open for 6 hours (6:30 am to 12:30 pm).

All races start and end on the Nebraska State Fairgrounds. 

Chip timing provided.

AGE DIVISIONS

Marathon, Half-Marathon (Men & Women): 18 & Under, 19 - 24, 25 - 29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45 - 49, 50 - 54, 55 - 59, 60 - 64, 65- 69, 70 - 74, 75 - 79, 80 - 89, 90+  

5K (Men and Women): 10 & Under, 11 - 14, 15 - 19, 20 - 24, 25 - 29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45 - 49, 50 - 54, 55 - 59, 60 - 64, 65- 69, 70 - 74, 75 - 79, 80 - 89, 90+ 

Relay Division: Male, Female, Coed; 4 people per team; Coed minimum of 2 females

1-Mile Kids Division: 5 & Under, 6 - 9, 10 - 13

Open Division: Push Rim Wheelchair, Handcycle

AWARDS

Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5K: Cash prizes given for the top 3 male and female winners in the Marathon, Half-Marathon and the top male and female in the 5K. Cash prize given for breaking course record.  

Medals will be presented for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place runners in each age division, relay division, and open divisions.

After the race, please join us for the awards ceremony  

GOODIES

Medal for all finishers

Tech Shirt to all participants

Entry into Nebraska State Fair

Race Fee: $30-$300

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