
Crofton's Dam Race
Race Date
Jul 25, 2026
Location
Crofton, NE
The Experience
RUN. BIKE. KAYAK Join us for a new kind of race along the shores of Lewis & Clark Lake in Northeast Nebraska. Choose your adventure between three events: a sprint triathlon with kayaking instead of swimming, a half marathon or 12-mile bike race. Participants must be 14 years or older. Racers get a free t-shirt, meal and beverage at the Finish Line Party. Extra t-shirts and meals can be ordered here. START - Weigand Beach at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area FINISH - Main Street, Crofton, Nebraska FINISH LINE CELEBRATION - Crofton Haymarket, Main Street, Crofton TEAM CAPTAINS: Register your team and pay full team registration fee. From there, you can either A) Send the registration link to other team members to register on their own. B) Register for your team members by clicking "Add New Registrant" PRIZES: The overall individual winner will receive a plaque. The individual winners of each age group and the fastest team will receive medals. Half Marathon finishers receive a medal. Everyone gets a high five! LODGING: Stay in Crofton at the Lewis and Clark Lodge or the Historic Argo Hotel. Camping is also available at the Weigand Campgrounds. Make arrangements early as limited rooms are available. BIKE HELMETS and LIFE JACKETS REQUIRED! For information, contact the race directors: Heidi Marsh: director@croftonsdamrace.com, 605-660-4498 Johnnie Ostermeyer: 402-508-0224
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
54731 897 Rd., Crofton, NE, 68730
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
70°
Afternoon (High)
89°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.0"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
67%
Humidity
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