Run the Platte Half / 10K / 5K

Race Overview: A race coming up on 10/04/2025 in Springfield, NE. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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Race Overview:

Join us in Springfield Nebraska on Saturday October 4th for the 2nd Annual Run the Platte Half, 10K, & 5K. 

Registration

Includes: professional timing, long-sleeved running shirt, custom finisher medal, overall finisher awards, and PUMPKIN PIE!

**Shirts and sizes cannot be guaranteed for registrations after September 1st** 

Race Day info

  • Half Start Time: 8:00AM
  • 5K / 10K Start Time: 8:15AM
  • Start/Finish Location: MoPac trailhead parking lot on the corner of NE-50 & NE-31
  • Arrival: Be at the starting line 10 minutes before your start time.

Course

  • Both 10K & 5K courses are out and backs on the MoPac Trail.
  • The Half Marathon course will follow the MoPac Trail and cross the Platte River and continue through the North Lake neighborhood. 
  • Aid Stations: approximately every 2 miles and will include water, Gatorade, snacks & band-aids 
  • Time Limit: 4 Hours (12:00pm cutoff)
  • Half Marathon MapClick Here
  • 10K Map – Click Here
  • 5K MapClick Here

Packet Pickup 

Friday, October 3rd

3:00-6:00 PM

Peak Performance – Bellevue

3512 Samson Way Suite 212, Bellevue, NE 68123

Saturday, October 4th

Race Day Pickup 6:45am-7:45am

At start/finish location:

1500 NE-31 Springfield, NE 68059

Charity Partner 

Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB)

Additional Info

Strollers and Dogs are welcome on the course, please be mindful of other runners. 

Refunds will not be issued 

Inclement Weather – Race will be held rain or shine. Race may be canceled/postponed if conditions present potential danger to participants. 

 

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