From the Organizer
5k race to raise awareness and support for foster and adoptive families in the greater Omaha area. There is a timed 5k race and a 1k family walk scheduled at the River's Edge Park near the Bob Kerry Bridge in Council Bluffs. Food vendors will be at the event and there are medals for place winners by age group as well as t-shirts and medals for all participants. Get your registration in by May 14th to assure we have the right size shirt for you!
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
87°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Omaha Eppley Airfield, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
62,564
as of 2023
City Elevation
985 ft
Nearest Airport
OMA
Eppley Airfield · 4 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Your Next Start Line
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10
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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Foster Care Fun Run
Jun 27, 2026