Sandhills Marathon
Race Date
Jun 6, 2026
Location
Valentine, NE
The Experience
Run on an iconic one-lane, blacktop ranch road through the stunning Nebraska Sandhills, the Sandhills Marathon is a challenging race for the runner who wants to get away from the crowds.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
1 Brownlee Road, Valentine, NE, 69201
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
26.2 Miles
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
57°
Afternoon (High)
79°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
59%
Humidity
Race Photos
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