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Bohemian Alps 50K

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 24, 202650km
Colon Freld · Pexels
Race date in 13 days
Oct 24, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Brainard · 50km
Entry fee
$80Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Tue, October 20, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 11, 2026
Bohemian Alps 50K race photo
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Bohemian Alps 50K — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

It is an ultramarathon in its 32nd edition.

Runners cover just over 33 miles of country roads in Butler and Saunders Counties, Nebraska.

Most of the route is gravel and dirt roads, mixed with bike paths and cross-country sections, with very little pavement.

Since it's a loop course that starts in downtown Brainard and returns to the same spot, it's easy for supporters to follow along.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Bohemian Alps 50K runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 1
Shad MikaRan in 2007 · Finish time 4:31
“I needed to run my race.”

Shad Mika took on a first ultra at the 2007 Bohemian Alps 50km, starting fast before stomach pain and calf cramps struck late. With aid from family and a girlfriend, the runner finished fifth overall in 4 hours, 31 minutes.

Read the original on A Trailrat’s Adventures

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Full recap

The Bogalusa Ironman · Full recap

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Bohemian Alps 50K — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Bohemian Alps 50K course map and elevation

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30
Time limitNo time limit
EventStart
Ultra07:30
START

Downtown Brainard, Nebraska

NE

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Downtown Brainard, Nebraska

NE

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Course has a total elevation gain of about 1,500 feet, rolling over gently hilly terrain made up mostly of gravel and dirt roads.

There is very little paved road, with sections of bike path and cross-country course mixed in.

Since there is no time limit, all finishers receive a finisher item, and aid stations are placed throughout the course.

Typical race-season temperature: around 11°C (52°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Aid stations

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Where and when to collect your Bohemian Alps 50K race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

The Bohemian Alps 50K in Brainard; packet collection information has not been published.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit; the race starts and finishes at a private house in downtown Brainard, NE, a small rural…
  • Transit cardBohemian Alps 50K takes place near Brainard, a small rural Nebraska town with no public transit system.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit; the race starts and finishes at a private house in downtown Brainard, NE, a small rural town

Brainard, NE, is a very small rural Nebraska town with no bus or rail service; the race start and finish are literally at a private residence in town. This is a genuinely rural small-town Nebraska venue, with a 33-mile gravel and dirt road loop and no public transit whatsoever; car access only, with the nearest lodging in surrounding towns.

Free camping is available in Brainerd.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start (loop course finishing at the house in downtown Brainard)

Post-race food and drinks are served at the same start/finish house; free camping is available in Brainard for out-of-town runners.

Map

Transit card

Bohemian Alps 50K takes place near Brainard, a small rural Nebraska town with no public transit system. Car access is the only practical option; there is no transit card to obtain.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

A processing fee ($13.02) is charged separately when paying for Entry fee.

The race venue is in an area without public transportation.

Plan to travel by private car or rental car.

Times are local to Brainard. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Brainard with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Total cost and budget for Bohemian Alps 50K

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Bohemian Alps 50K

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Brainard runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Bohemian Alps 50K

FAQ
When does Bohemian Alps 50K 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 24, 2026 in Brainard, NE, United States.

How much is the Bohemian Alps 50K 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $80.

What is the time limit for Bohemian Alps 50K 2026?

No time limit.

What distances does Bohemian Alps 50K 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Bohemian Alps 50K 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:30.

Where does Bohemian Alps 50K 2026 start?

Downtown Brainard, Nebraska.

Where does Bohemian Alps 50K 2026 finish?

Downtown Brainard, Nebraska (NE).

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