Hoppy Half Marathon, Relay, 10k & 5k
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- 301 Court St, Beatrice, NE
- Distance
- Hoppy Half Marathon · Hoppy Half Marathon 3 Person Team Relay · Hoppy Half Marathon 2 person Team Relay & more
From the Organizer
7th Annual Hoppy Half Marathon, Half Relay (2-3 person teams- must provide transportation) 10K or 5K takes place on Saturday September 26, 2026 @ 8:00 AM on the scenic Chief Standing Bear Trail in Beatrice, NE. Route is out & back on fast flat mostly crushed limestone trail with some paved trail. Friendly leashed dogs are allowed. 1st & 2nd in Age group awards (10-year divisions in 5k, 10k & 1/2 solo) 1st, 2nd 3rd team awards (combined 2/3 person) Virtual race option available.
Your race entry includes awesome swag of a long sleeve soft blend shirt, custom medal, bib timing, post-race refreshments, 1 free beverage & entry into Oktoberfest. Must Register by September 16 to be guaranteed a shirt on race day. Late & Race Day registration accepted and will receive a shirt at later date. This is a fundraiser donating proceeds to the maintenance & sustainability of Chief Standing Bear trail which is maintained by a non-profit entity. The race takes place in conjunction with Oktoberfest at Stone Hollow Brewing Co which includes food vendors, a stein contest & live music!
Race time frames:
Register by 9/16/26 to be guaranteed shirt
- 9/26/26 Packet pick up/race day registration 7:00 AM
- All races start 8:00 AM
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
76°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Beatrice 1n, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Beatrice, NE
Population
12,233
as of 2023
Elevation
1,293 ft
Nearest Airport
LNK
Lincoln Airport · 40 mi
Major Hub
OMA
Eppley Airfield · 84 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Hoppy Half Marathon, Relay, 10k & 5k
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- 301 Court St, Beatrice, NE
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Hoppy Half Marathon, Relay, 10k & 5k?
- Hoppy Half Marathon, Relay, 10k & 5k is a running race held in Beatrice, Nebraska on September 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Hoppy Half Marathon, Relay, 10k & 5k?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Beatrice, Nebraska at 301 Court St, Beatrice, NE. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hoppy Half Marathon, Relay, 10k & 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Hoppy Half Marathon, Relay, 10k & 5k
Sep 26, 2026