AppleJack Fun Run & Walk
AppleJack Fun Run & Walk is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Nebraska City, NE, with an entry fee of $45.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (3 days to go)
- Price
- $45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
PLEASE NOTE: T-SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED IF YOU REGISTER FOR THIS RACE AFTER 8/31/2026.
Please join us for the annual 5K run/walk through beautiful Nebraska City on Saturday morning, September 19, 2026, in conjunction with the city’s AppleJack Festival! We encourage participation of everyone from the beginner to experienced road runners - proceeds from this event go back into the Nebraska City community.
The route for this 5K begins in Steinhart Park in Nebraska City. Portions of the race will be on brick, gravel, and rough terrain. Strollers and dogs (on leashes) are welcome and encouraged! Check the Facebook link below for a picture of the route! You can also see the route on MapMyRun here: https://snippets.mapmycdn.com/routes/view/6621684889
Meet at Steinhart Park in front of Steinhart Aquatic Center at 7:00 a.m. The run begins at 7:30 a.m. Rain or Shine! Plenty of free parking is available at Steinhart Lodge at the intersection of Sylvan Road & Steinhart Park Road: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jfVxVJKk6a2MayXq5 , (first come first serve) and Nebraska City High School, 141 Steinhart Park Road: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VkBNjiN6tgvbr8uc8 Restrooms are available at the start/finish.
There will be a short Kids Run beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Steinhart Park. The Kids Run is free (no registration necessary for kids)! No shirts provided for the kids run.
Events
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Saturday, 9/19
High
81°
Low
64°
Conditions
Showers and thunderstorms likely
Chance of Rain
64%
Wind
7 mph
About Nebraska City, NE
Population
7,287
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,045 ft
Nearest Airport
OMA
Eppley Airfield · 43 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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3
Days to train
- Race
- AppleJack Fun Run & Walk
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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AppleJack Fun Run & Walk
Sep 19, 2026