When
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Where
1500 NE-31, Springfield NE
Distances
Half · 10K · 5K
About this race
🏃♂️ Race Overview
Join us in Springfield Nebraska on Saturday October 4th for the 2nd Annual Run the Platte Half & 5K.
📝 Registration
- Includes: professional timing, long-sleeved running shirt, custom finisher medal, snacks, overall finisher awards.
- Note: Shirts and sizes cannot be guaranteed for registrations after September 10.
🕒 Race Day Info
- Half Start Time: 8:00AM
- 5K 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
- Details: Both Half Marathon and 5k courses are out and backs on the MoPac Trail. The MoPac is a reclaimed rail line made up of crushed limestone. The Half Marathon course will cross the Platte River and continue along Cass County dirt roads.
- Aid Stations: approximately every 2 miles and will include water, Gatorade, snacks & band-aids.
- Time Limit: 4 Hours (12:00pm cutoff)
- Half Marathon Map: Click Here
- 5k Map: Click Here
📦 Packet Pickup
- Date: Friday, October 3rd
- Time: 3:00-6:00 PM
- Location: Peak Performance - Bellevue
- Race Day Pickup: 6:45am-7:45am
ℹ️ Additional Info
- Refund Policy: 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.
For more details and to register, visit the official race page: Run the Platte.
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