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Saturday, October 2nd, 2027
1500 NE-31, Springfield NE
Half · 10K · 5K
54–73°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
63–88°F
dry
2024
56–80°F
dry
2023
68–83°F
rain
2022
56–80°F
dry
2021
60–74°F
dry
2020
47–60°F
rain
2019
45–59°F
dry
2018
56–87°F
dry
2017
60–76°F
rain
2016
56–76°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 2
Sunny · 48–66°F
Saturday, Oct 2starts near 48°F · 2% chance of rain · wind up to 12 mph
About this race
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. Deferments must be requested prior to race day.
Inclement Weather - Race will be held rain or shine. Race may be canceled/postponed if conditions present potential danger to participants.
Registration is limited to 300 runners
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