Nebraska State Fair Marathon

Race Date

Aug 29, 2026

Location

Grand Island, NE

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Grand Island, NE

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

26.2M5K1M run | 26.2M relay

USATF Certified Course

NE18006GM · Expires 2028 · Nebraska State Fair Half Marathon

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

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Course Map

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Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:07:15

9:43/mi

Winning Time

1:16:24

5:50/mi

Finishers (2025)

194

States Represented

16 / 50

Gender Split

53% Female47% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:154:20

FASTER 25%

1:49:30

MEDIAN

2:07:15

SLOWER 25%

2:25:39

Average runner age: 40

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Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

66°

Afternoon (High)

85°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.1"

Precipitation

12 mph

Wind

63%

Humidity

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