
Crofton's Dam Race is a triathlon, road cycling, and running race on July 25, 2026 in Crofton, NE, with entry fees from $55 to $125.
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
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 7/25
High
99°
Low
74°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
5%
Wind
8 mph
Host City
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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This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Swim, bike, run — back to back. The sprint distance makes it far more accessible than most people think. Three sports in one race means three movements to train and race day never gets monotonous.
Built around sustained effort on a bike, exploring cities on the open road. Beginner distances create a great entry point into endurance sports.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Crofton's Dam Race
Jul 25, 2026