The 2014 Ni-Bthaska-Ke 12K Trail Run (Saturday, April 5) has been named part of TRAIL RUNNER Magazine’s 2014 Trophy Series. We’ve worked hard over the last 8 years to showcase Platte River State Park’s natural scenic beauty. Our designation as part of the series will draw even more participants from the Midwest region. We are capping entries at 600. Entry fee raises by $5 to $40 on January 1st so be sure and get your registration in today! Sponsored by Cabela’s and Upstream Brewing Co. Registration available at www.active.com keyword: Ni-Bthaska-Ke
The 4th annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk is gearing up for Christmas Eve. Our annual fundraiser for the Open Door Mission gives us all the chance to give back to the less fortunate in our community. Noon start at the Zorinsky Boat Ramps. Go as you please, non competitive, celebration of the reason for the season. Hot Chocolate and Sunrize Donuts to all participants. $5 and a new or gently used donation of jackets, hats, gloves, blankets, etc.
We have moved the start time of January 1st’s Hair of the Dog Run. From the original noon start to 10:00 a.m. in order to accommodate the twelve o’clock kick off of the Nebraska v. Georgia Gator Bowl. Also a non competitive go as you please geared towards assisting those most in need. Beneficiary is the Food Bank of the Heartland. Entry is $5 and a donation of non perishable food items. Hot Chocolate and Sunrize Donuts for all participants.
And we are proud to announce that Victoria’s Secret is sponsoring the 2nd annual Two Rivers Twosome Couples 10K Run/Walk. Set for Saturday, February 15th at flat and fast Two Rivers State Recreation Area. Easy 10:00 am start time. 2.5K (1.5 miles) walk too. Co-sponor is Baker’s Candies of Greenwood, NE. Registration available at www.active.com, keyword: Two Rivers Twosome
Two Rivers State Recreation Area is the former home of the Oto Tribe. It will be host to some of Nebraska’s finest runners on February 15.
Omaha’s first and only Adults Run. All entrants receive a box of chocolates, a rose, and a bottle of wine. Love will be in the air!