How tough is the Ni-Bthaska-Ke 12K Trail Run? I found out this morning it is Tough Enough to be named #8 in Business Indsider magazine’s Most Challenging Running Trails in the United States. http://www.businessinsider.com/most-challenging-running-paths-in-us-2013-6?utm_source=hearst&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=allverticals#ni-bthaska-ke-trail-louisville-neb-8
We’ve long billed the event as the “Toughest Trail Run in the Midwest”, I’m not surprised at the national ranking. Those that have done the run will agree I’m sure. But its the laid back atmosphere, race amenities, and natural beauty of Platte River State Park that are the main draw. The first Saturday in April has become an annual right of passage for both serious trail runners and anyone looking to test themselves beyond the typical. As we billed it this year, “think warrior dash and mud run times ten!”
What a coincidence that I heard from Ivan Marsh last night. Always good to catch up with the Original and Reigning trail legend. And as I’ve always contended a Real Nebraska Treasure! Ni-Bthaska-Ke is Ivan’s home course and he knows it blindfolded. He has won the race a staggering 5 times, finished 2nd once, and volunteered this year.
So Ivan Marsh, here’s to you today!
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