From the Organizer
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN - AND YOU CAN STILL REGISTER SATURDAY MORNING AT THE EVENT - PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY!
* ALL RUNNERS WILL BE ENTERED INTO A RANDOM DRAWING FOR 2 CHESTERFEST TICKETS! *
The Chesterfest 5k is a fun, casual run/walk event held annually in Chester, Nebraska. It is part of Chesterfest's full weekend of activities. The course stays within Chester village limits and is mostly flat. This is our Fifth Annual Race!
Cost is $30 and includes a T-shirt – with trophies going to top Male & Female finishers as well as the oldest and youngest finishers. All proceeds go towards community improvements in Chester.
You are welcome to show up and run on the day of the race, but we can not provide a shirt.
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6th Annual Chesterfest 5k Run / Walk
Jun 27, 2026