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Run the Platte Half & 5k

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Sat, Oct 4, 2025
Springfield, NE
1500 NE-31
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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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