Omaha Marathon
| Omaha Marathon | |
|---|---|
| Date | September |
| Location | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | Marathon |
| Established | 1975 |
| Official site | www.omahamarathon.com |
The Omaha Marathon is an annual marathon held in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The event began in 1975 and had its 35th edition in 2010.[1] The event is a qualification event for the Boston Marathon.[2] Today, the event also includes a half-marathon and 5K. The 2010 race was held on September 26 and there were 608 finishers.[3]
On May 1, 2013, it was announced that the previously all-volunteer, non-profit race would be taken over by HITS, Inc. and made part of the HITS Running Festivals.[4] The Omaha Running Club is now the official organizer.[5]
Course
The route has 17 miles of flat terrain and the running surface is mostly concrete or asphalt.[6] Part of the route passes by Carter Lake and the Missouri River.[6][7]
References
- ^ "Thank you!". Omaha Marathon. Retrieved 2 December 2010.
- ^ Messel, Eddie (2025-10-01). "This year's Omaha Marathon featured athletes from 41 different states". KETV. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
- ^ "Omaha Marathon - Race Results". Marathon Guide. Retrieved 2 December 2010.
- ^ "New director hopes to double Omaha Marathon runners". Omaha World Herald. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
- ^ Writer, Kelsey Stewart World-Herald Staff (2022-06-14). "After nearly a decade, the Omaha Marathon will be back under local ownership". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
- ^ a b "Course Maps". Omaha Marathon. Retrieved 2 December 2010.
- ^ Doan, Chinh (2014-09-21). "Omaha Marathon attracts thousands". KETV. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
External links
- Official site of the Omaha marathon