I’ve always held that race amenities should be a major factor in which races you select, and pay, to run. For your entry fee you should receive a USATF Certified course (if held on the roads). That is my minimum standard. But that just scratches the surface in what I expect for my ever increasing entry fees these days. Our Team Nebraska events have always catered to you, the paying customer, by offering unique T-s and age group awards, signature dishes, music, beer, and a generally festive atmosphere. At no extra cost.
What prompts today’s column is a look at some upcoming races and what they offer for your entry dollars.
The Chiller Challenge 8K set for February 5th is a stalwart on the Omaha Running Club calendar. Displaced from NP Dodge Park the run will go off this year at the Fire Fighters Hall, 6005 Grover Street. What makes this event special is that it is FREE to all Omaha Running Club members, is conducted on a USATF Certified course, and there is FREE Chili afterwards.
The Emperyan Ales 5K will be held on February 18th at Camp Carol Joy Holling. http://www.caroljoyholling.org/ They are committed to providing you the runners with a great set of amenities in their very first year. Included in your entry fee will be chip timing, a stocking hat, soup, sandwich, and of course Emperyan Ales beer. All at NO EXTRA CHARGE.
The Ni-Bthaska-Ke 12K, 4 Mile, & Tough Little Mudder Kids Run is scheduled for Saturday, April 7th. Entry fee includes chip timing, pint glasses, Subway lunch, Upstream beer, door prizes, and awards. Again, all at NO EXTRA CHARGE.
Take a look at the upcoming races listed on the Omaha Running Club’s website, http://omaharun.org/running/calendar.php You can decide which races meet your own personal standards of amenities and support those events that do.
Looking forward to seeing you at the races!
Ni-Bthaska-Ke 6th Annual Trail Run 12 K, 4 Mile, & Tough Little Mudder Kids Run
April 7th, 2012
SCENIC RUN THROUGH BEAUTIFUL PLATTE RIVER STATE PARK. A SPRING CLASSIC!
Ni-Bthaska-Ke, from the Omaha Tribe name for the Platte River, meaning flat water.
This 12k Trail Run is the most challenging in the Midwest, course is mostly single track, very rugged, and a blast!
For Cabin Rental & Park information: 402.234.2217
$5 Daily permit to be paid at park entrance
Entry includes: chip timing, pint glasses, Subway lunch, Upstream beer, door prizes, & awards
-WHERE: PLATTE RIVER STATE PARK
14421 346th St. Louisville, NE 68037
5 miles South of I-80 on HWY 50.
-Start and Finish: is at Mallet Picnic Area.
Parking available at Mallet Picnic Area and the pool area.
-WHEN: April 7, Saturday 10:00 am start
9:30 am Tough Little Mudder Kids Run
$35.00 EARLY ENTRY Before February 1st
$40.00 Before March 1st
$45.00 DAY OF RACE
- Tough Little Mudders Kids Run $10.00
Funded in part by Cass County Tourism
Race day registration and packet pick up 7:30-9:30 at Mallet Lodge
Packet pick up on Thursday April 5 from 3:00-7:00 pm at 18312 Ontario St. Omaha, NE 68130
For Online Registration go to Active.com and type: 2012 Ni-Bthaska-Ke
Please visit our Facebook Page for course maps, photos, etc. by searching: Ni-Bthaska-Ke Trail Run
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