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Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay Marathon, 5K, 1-Mile Kids Run, Push Rim Wheelchair, Handcycle

Saturday, August 26, 2023

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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.  Energy supplements or snacks along with a fruit will be provided at most stations.

After-race showers are available at the Grand Island YMCA, 221 E. South Front Street. Show your race bib for a free shower. 

ENTRY FEES


Feb 2-May 31 Jun 1-Aug 4 Aug 5- Aug 25
Marathon $75 $85 $95
Half Marathon $65 $75 $85
Relay Marathon $250 $275 $300
5K $35 $40 $45
Kids 1-Mile $25 $25 $30

REGISTRATION

Register at getmeregistered.com thru Thursday, August 24 at 6:00 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

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 or at StateFair.org.

FAQ

  • Is there parking on the fairgrounds or around the area? Yes to both. Please avoid parking on Vine Street because it’s part of the course.
  • Is there bag check in for personal items? Yes. Bag check is near the start/finish in the race trailer.