Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay Marathon, 5K, 1-Mile Kids Run, Push Rim Wheelchair, Handcycle
Saturday, August 26, 2023
START TIMES
MARATHON, 1/2 MARATHON, MARATHON RELAY
Check-in 5:00 - 5:45 am Races begin at 6:30 am
Exception: Wheelchair & Handcycle begins at 6:20 am
5K
Check-in 5:00 - 6:40 am Race begins at 7:00 am
1-MILE KIDS RUN
Check-in 5:00 - 7:00 am Race begins at 7:10 am
COURSE & MAPS
Marathon Map Half Marathon Map 5K Map 1 Mile Kids Run Map
The State Fair Marathon is a Boston qualifier. USATF course certification number is NE18005GM.
The Marathon Course is open for 6 hours (6:30 am to 12:30 pm).
All races start and end on the Nebraska State Fairgrounds.
Chip timing provided.
All water stations on the course feature Gatorade. Gu and some type of fruit is also provided at each station.
ENTRY FEES
| Feb 2-May 31 | Jun 1-Aug 5 | Aug 6- Aug 26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon | $70 | $80 | $90 |
| Half Marathon | $60 | $70 | $80 |
| Relay Marathon | $225 | $250 | $275 |
| 5K | $35 | $40 | $45 |
| Kids 1-Mile | $20 | $20 | $25 |
REGISTRATION
Register at getmeregistered.com thru Wednesday, August 23 at 11:59 pm. Register at the the Grand Island Y thru Friday, August 25, at 5:00 pm. No guarantee of a shirt after Friday, August 4.
Registration is limited to 5,000 entrants.
Click here for a paper registration.
AGE DIVISIONS
Marathon, Half-Marathon (Men & Women): 18 & Under, 19 - 24, 25 - 29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45 - 49, 50 - 54, 55 - 59, 60 - 64, 65- 69, 70 - 74, 75 - 79, 80 - 89, 90+
5K (Men and Women): 10 & Under, 11 - 14, 15 - 19, 20 - 24, 25 - 29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45 - 49, 50 - 54, 55 - 59, 60 - 64, 65- 69, 70 - 74, 75 - 79, 80 - 89, 90+
Relay Division: Male, Female, Coed; 4 people per team; Coed minimum of 2 females
1-Mile Kids Division: 5 & Under, 6 - 9, 10 - 13
Open Division: Push Rim Wheelchair, Handcycle
VIRTUAL OPTION
Complete your run from August 25-29. Submit your results online. Your event shirt and finisher's medal will be mailed to you. Click here to view and download the information (PDF).
RELAY INFORMATION
Click here for Relay Information (pdf).
PACKET PICK UP
- August 25, 1:00 - 7:00 pm, at Grand Island YMCA, 221 E. South Front Street.
- August 26, starting at 5:00 am at the State Fair Grounds
AWARDS
Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5K: Cash prizes given for the top 3 male and female winners in the Marathon, Half-Marathon and the top male and female in the 5K. Cash prize given for breaking course record. Please click here for a full listing of cash prizes.
Medals will be presented for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place runners in each age division, relay division, and open divisions.
After the race, please join us for the awards ceremony (place and times to be announced).
GOODIES
- Medal for all finishers
- Tech Shirt to all participants
- Entry into Nebraska State Fair
SPECTATOR TICKETS:
- Spectators will need to purchase tickets to see the beginning and end of the races. Tickets may be purchased through GetMeRegistered.com, at the Grand Island YMCA, or at StateFair.org.
- Click here to purchase the spectator tickets. Cost: Adult $8.00; Youth 5-12 $3:00; Age 4 & Under Free; carnival wristband: $25. Deadline to purchase is August 14.
