
Run the Platte Half / 10K / 5K
Race Date
Oct 3, 2026
Location
Springfield, NE
The Experience
Join us in Springfield Nebraska on Saturday October 3rd for the 3rd Annual Run the Platte Half, 10K, & 5K. Registration Includes: Professional Timing, Long-Sleeved Running Shirt, Finisher Medal, Age Group/Overall Finisher Awards, and PUMPKIN PIE! Race Day info Half Start Time: 8:00AM 5K / 10K Start Time: 8:10AM Start/Finish Location: MoPac trailhead parking lot on the corner of NE-50 & NE-31 Course 10K/5K courses are out and backs on the MoPac Trail, with a crushed limestone surface. 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. Time Limit: 4 Hours (12:00pm cutoff) Packet Pickup Friday, October 2nd 3:00-6:00 PM Peak Performance - Bellevue 3512 Samson Way Suite 212, Bellevue, NE 68123 Saturday, October 3rd Race Day Pickup 6:45am-7:45am At start/finish location: 1500 NE-31 Springfield, NE 68059 Virtual Run Can’t make it to race day? Join the virtual option and run anywhere, anytime! Complete any distance on your own schedule, then submit your finish time and a race photo. All virtual participants will receive an official Run the Platte shirt and finisher medal, shipped within one week after race day. Discounts Group/Family Discount - Register 4 or more on the same transaction and receive $5.00 off each registration. Referral Refund - Refer 5 or more people and receive a $25 refund (referral code will be in your confirmation email) Military/Veterans - 15% off discount. Message us for a code. Verification required. Additional Info Refunds will not be issued. If you cannot attend, you can defer. Inclement Weather - Race will be held rain or shine. Race may be canceled/postponed if conditions present potential danger to participants.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Start Location
1500 NE-31, Springfield, NE, 68059
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
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Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
4 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 78°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
59°
Afternoon (High)
78°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
57%
Humidity
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