
From the Organizer
RUN. BIKE. KAYAK Join us for a new kind of race along the shores of Lewis & Clark Lake in Northeast Nebraska. Choose your adventure between three events: a sprint triathlon with kayaking instead of swimming, a half marathon or 12-mile bike race. Participants must be 14 years or older. Racers get a free t-shirt, meal and beverage at the Finish Line Party. Extra t-shirts and meals can be ordered here.
START - Weigand Beach at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area
FINISH - Main Street, Crofton, Nebraska
FINISH LINE CELEBRATION - Crofton Haymarket, Main Street, Crofton
TEAM CAPTAINS: Register your team and pay full team registration fee. From there, you can either
A) Send the registration link to other team members to register on their own.
B) Register for your team members by clicking "Add New Registrant"
PRIZES: The overall individual winner will receive a plaque. The individual winners of each age group and the fastest team will receive medals. Half Marathon finishers receive a medal. Everyone gets a high five!
LODGING: Stay in Crofton at the Lewis and Clark Lodge or the Historic Argo Hotel. Camping is also available at the Weigand Campgrounds. Make arrangements early as limited rooms are available.
BIKE HELMETS and LIFE JACKETS REQUIRED!
For information, contact the race directors:
Heidi Marsh: director@croftonsdamrace.com, 605-660-4498
Johnnie Ostermeyer: 402-508-0224
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Crofton, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
1,466 ft
Nearest Airport
SUX
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field · 63 mi
Major Hub
OMA
Eppley Airfield · 130 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Crofton's Dam Race
Jul 25, 2026