Marathons in Nebraska

Nebraska is home to 2 marathons in our database in United States, spread across cities including Lincoln and Omaha. Omaha Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 1,300 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events. Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line. Plan by month on our marathon calendar or filter by country and region.

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States🇺🇸

Lincoln Marathon

The Lincoln Marathon draws approximately 1,052 finishers each May on an urban road in Lincoln, United States. It is Nebraska's premier marathon and a long-standing Boston-qualifier with a competitive Midwestern field each spring. The course passes the Capitol, the University of Nebraska campus, and tree-lined city boulevards through the Star City. The Capitol, University of Nebraska campus, and tree-lined boulevards roll through the Star City on Nebraska's premier Boston-qualifier each May.

Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027

Omaha, Nebraska, United States🇺🇸

Omaha Marathon

The Omaha Marathon draws approximately 1,300 finishers each September on an urban road in Omaha, United States. Its downtown finish ties the race closely to Omaha's revived riverfront core. The route passes the Old Market, the Missouri River corridor, and broad streets with skyline views across the city. The Old Market, Missouri River corridor, and broad downtown streets roll with skyline views across a course tied closely to Omaha's revived riverfront.

Next race: Sunday, 6 September 2026

Nearby Marathons

Other races closest to Nebraska.

Corning, New York, United States🇺🇸· 131 km away

Wineglass Marathon

The Wineglass Marathon attracts approximately 1,816 finishers each October on a net-downhill point-to-point through New York's Finger Lakes wine country. The course descends from Bath to Corning along scenic country roads past vineyards, waterfalls, and autumn-coloured hardwood forests. October's peak foliage and the fast descent make it one of the Northeast's most popular destination marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Des Moines, Iowa, United States🇺🇸· 234 km away

Des Moines Marathon

The Des Moines Marathon attracts approximately 2,500 finishers each October through Iowa's capital on the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers. The course passes the Iowa State Capitol with its golden dome, the East Village district, and Gray's Lake park on flat prairie terrain. October's crisp Midwest autumn makes it Iowa's largest road race.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Kansas City, Missouri, United States🇺🇸· 260 km away

Kansas City Marathon

The Kansas City Marathon attracts approximately 1,292 finishers each October through the City of Fountains on the Missouri-Kansas border. The course passes the Country Club Plaza, the Nelson-Atkins Museum, and the Kansas City skyline on rolling Great Plains terrain. October's mild Midwest autumn and the fountain-dotted boulevards make it the heartland's charming fall marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States🇺🇸· 504 km away

Minneapolis Marathon

The Minneapolis Marathon draws approximately 4,500 finishers on an urban road in Minneapolis, United States. The course starts and finishes on the Minneapolis riverfront. The route follows the Mississippi River trails and passes the Stone Arch Bridge and Minnehaha Falls. Mostly flat along the river.

Next race: Sunday, 4 October 2026

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States🇺🇸· 543 km away

Williams Route 66 Marathon

The Williams Route 66 Marathon draws approximately 1,071 finishers each November on an urban road in Tulsa, United States. Oklahoma's largest standalone marathon celebrates historic Route 66 with a downtown festival atmosphere each November. The course tours Tulsa neighborhoods, the Arkansas River corridor, and iconic Route 66 landmarks on a rolling city loop. Tulsa neighborhoods, the Arkansas River corridor, and iconic Route 66 landmarks climb on a rolling city loop that celebrates Oklahoma's largest standalone marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 1 November 2026