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Omaha Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Omaha Marathon race photoOmaha
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Antony-22 · CC BY-SA 4.0Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States · CC BY 2.0
Race date Expected Sep
September 2027
City · Distance
Omaha · 42.195km · 21.1km · 5km
Entry fee
$125From the 2026 edition
Status
SoonSee how to enter ↗
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 27, 2026 · Entry Mar 16, 2026 ~ Sep 26, 2026 · Entry fee $75 · Start 07:00
Official website ↗
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D-day as of Nov 16, 2026
Omaha Marathon race photo
Antony-22 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Omaha Marathon race photo
Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States · CC BY 2.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Omaha Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The Omaha Running Club will hold the event on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

The events are full marathon, half marathon, and the 5K.

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.

Omaha Marathon 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
Respect The RunRan in 2014 · Finish time 2:40:19
“I decided to jump into the Omaha Marathon about a week before the race.”

The writer took part in the 2014 Omaha Marathon full marathon, trading the lead with another front-runner through the first half. Although they slowed considerably on the hills in the second half, they finished second in 2:40:19. They also left a detailed assessment of the course and the aid-station arrangements.

Read the original on Respect The Run

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.

Omaha Marathon 2025

KETV NewsWatch 7

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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 Omaha Marathon — 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.

From the 2026 edition

Registration platform Race Roster

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Omaha Marathon course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

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

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
Time limit6 hours
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6 hours (marathon)

EventStartTime limit
Omaha Marathon 202642.195km07:006h
Half21.0975km07:00—
5K5km07:00—
START

1155 Gallup Drive, Omaha, NE

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

1155 Gallup Drive, Omaha, NE

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The first Omaha Marathon reopened by the Omaha Running Club (ORC) is a course set mainly in the city of Omaha.

The event venue is at 1155 Gallup Drive.

For race-day parking and access to course, use Riverfront Drive.

The detailed course will be released after approval by the City of Omaha and the authorities with jurisdiction over the areas through which course passes.

The marathon has a 6-hour cut-off.

The half marathon and 5K also take place on the same Sunday, with multiple distances operated as part of one event.

This event replaces the Heartland Marathon,

which ORC operated from 2015 to 2024, and adds a new course showcasing Omaha to the operational foundation of the previous event.

The 2026 race starts at 7:00 am Central Time on 27 September.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

From the most recent edition

Aid stations 2026

5K · Marathon · Half

Timing chip 2026

5K · Marathon · Half

Event T-shirt 2026

5K · Marathon · Half

Finisher medal 2026

5K · Marathon · Half

Pacers 2026

Marathon · Half

Water stations 2026

5K · Marathon · Half

This may change for the next edition.

Hotels902m from the start · ★8.6

Where and when to collect your Omaha Marathon 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 2026 edition

Bib pickup

Millwork Commons, 1229 Millwork Avenue, Omaha, NE — Saturday, September 26, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startThe start/finish is near Riverfront Drive in downtown Omaha, with race headquarters at Cambria Hotel…
  • Getting to the finishSame downtown riverfront area as the start
  • Transit cardOmaha Metro Transit uses the Umo contactless fare system for its buses and ORBT rapid line; riders tap a…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

The start/finish is near Riverfront Drive in downtown Omaha, with race headquarters at Cambria Hotel Downtown Omaha. Parking is available at Miller's Landing (151 Freedom Park Rd) and the Gallup Corporate lot (1001 Gallup Dr), both close to the start/finish.

A car or rideshare is recommended, as transit connectivity to the exact venue has not been confirmed.

Getting to the finish

Same downtown riverfront area as the start

The finish is in the same Riverfront Drive area near Miller's Landing.

Map

Road closures

Parking and course access via Riverfront Drive

Start shuttle

At the 2026 edition, packet pickup was Saturday, September 26, at Millwork Commons in downtown Omaha. Race-day parking is in designated lots at Miller's Landing (151 Freedom Park Road), close to the start/finish area, and in the Gallup Corporate lot at 1001 Gallup Drive.

Transit card

Omaha Metro Transit uses the Umo contactless fare system for its buses and ORBT rapid line; riders tap a physical Umo smart card or the Umo mobile app at the reader. Umo cards can be bought at Metro's office, ticket vending machines, or online, and loaded with stored value ($5-$250); base bus fare is about $1.25 with 25-cent transfers.

This is mainly relevant for getting around Omaha generally, not specifically to a rural marathon start.

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.

As the race starts at 7:00 am on 27 September, check Omaha's actual forecast before the start and choose your clothing accordingly.

You must finish within the 6-hour cut-off, so plan your fueling around your target time.

Plan your travel route for course access and parking via Riverfront Drive.

There is no gear check, so carry the items you need or leave them at your accommodation before the start.

Bib and the race packet are available only on Saturday 26 September from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at Millwork Commons, 1229 Millwork Avenue.

There is no race-day pickup or race-day registration.

You may consider the Cambria Hotel Downtown Omaha at 740 N 14th St, where discounted rooms are available,

but rooms are limited and the discounted rate applies through 11 September.

Shirts are not guaranteed after 10 September.

Times are local to Omaha. 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.

Omaha Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

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Residence Inn By Marriott Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area

Hotel · 3.2km

8.7/10(141)
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Omaha Airport Transfers (GetTransfer)

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha Airport, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 902m · 14-minute walk

8.6/10(278)
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Hotels near the Omaha Marathon start line in Omaha

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Residence Inn By Marriott Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area

Hotel · 3.2km

8.7/10(141)
View on Booking.com

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha Airport, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 902m · 14-minute walk

8.6/10(278)
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Tours and activities around the Omaha Marathon in Omaha

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Omaha Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

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Omaha Airport Transfers (GetTransfer)

Vetted driver matching, compare quotes before you book (price confirmed at booking) · Check price and book

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Omaha car rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

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What to see in Omaha after the race

Seeing Omaha with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Omaha.

Flights, hotels, airport transfers and budget for Omaha Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Omaha Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

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Frequently asked questions about Omaha Marathon

FAQ
When was Omaha Marathon 2026 held?

It was held on Sun, September 27, 2026. The next race is September 2027.

When does Omaha Marathon 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, September 27, 2026.

When does registration for Omaha Marathon 2027 open?

Not announced yet. Entries for the 2026 race opened on Mon, March 16, 2026.

How much is the Omaha Marathon 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $75.

What is the time limit for Omaha Marathon 2027?

6 hours (marathon). (From the 2026 edition)

What distances does Omaha Marathon 2027 offer?

Marathon. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Omaha Marathon 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Omaha Marathon 2027 start?

1155 Gallup Drive, Omaha, NE. (From the 2026 edition)

What is the Omaha Marathon 2027 course like?

The first Omaha Marathon reopened by the Omaha Running Club (ORC) is a course set mainly in the city of Omaha.

The event venue is at 1155 Gallup Drive.

For race-day parking and access to course, use Riverfront Drive.

Where does Omaha Marathon 2027 finish?

1155 Gallup Drive, Omaha, NE. (From the 2026 edition)

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