HalfRuns
Run the Platte Half / 10K / 5K

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

Directions

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

10K5K

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details5/15

4 timing sources

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather0/10

typical high 78°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

59°

Afternoon (High)

78°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

14 mph

Wind

57%

Humidity

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