Omaha Marathon

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Omaha Marathon
DateSeptember
Location Omaha, Nebraska
Event typeRoad
Distance Marathon
Established1975
Official site www.omahamarathon.com

The Omaha Marathon is an annual marathon held in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The event began in 1975 and had its 35th edition in 2010. [1] The event is a qualification event for the Boston Marathon. [2] Today, the event also includes a half-marathon and 5K. The 2010 race was held on September 26 and there were 608 finishers. [3]

Contents

On May 1, 2013, it was announced that the previously all-volunteer, non-profit race would be taken over by HITS, Inc. and made part of the HITS Running Festivals. [4] The Omaha Running Club is now the official organizer. [5]

Course

The route has 17 miles of flat terrain and the running surface is mostly concrete or asphalt. [6] Part of the route passes by Carter Lake and the Missouri River. [6] [7]

References

  1. ↑ "Thank you!". Omaha Marathon. Retrieved 2 December 2010.
  2. ↑ Messel, Eddie (2025-10-01). "This year's Omaha Marathon featured athletes from 41 different states". KETV. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
  3. ↑ "Omaha Marathon - Race Results". Marathon Guide. Retrieved 2 December 2010.
  4. ↑ "New director hopes to double Omaha Marathon runners". Omaha World Herald. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
  5. ↑ Writer, Kelsey Stewart World-Herald Staff (2022-06-14). "After nearly a decade, the Omaha Marathon will be back under local ownership". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
  6. 1 2 "Course Maps". Omaha Marathon. Retrieved 2 December 2010.
  7. ↑ Doan, Chinh (2014-09-21). "Omaha Marathon attracts thousands". KETV. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
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