Olympiad 5K Run & 1.5 Mile Walk
- Date
- June 27, 2026
- Location
- 3060 East 1st St, Kearney, NE
- Distance
- 5K · 1.5 Mile · 5k Community Olympics
From the Organizer
Join one of Central Nebraska's largest and longest-running 5K events, brought to you by CHI Health Good Samaritan and Kearney Park and Recreation!
Saturday, June 27, 2026
NEW! The Archway, 3060 East 1st St., Kearney
6:30-7:15 am Check-In (packet pick-up) | 7:30 am Race Start
Register by JUNE 18 to receive a commemorative T-shirt!
Registration available online only. Registration closes 30 minutes before race.
Run or walk, all ages and skill levels are invited!
3.1 Mile Run–a loop of paved roads and trail West of the Archway
- NEW! Professionally chip-timed by the TimerGuys
- Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each age division
- Age Divisions: 13 & under, 14-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Shorter 1.5 Mile Walk–a separate paved trail East of the Archway
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
85°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kearney 4 Ne, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kearney, NE
Nearest Airport
EAR
Kearney Regional Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Days to train
- Race
- Olympiad 5K Run & 1.5 Mile Walk
- Date
- June 27, 2026
- Location
- 3060 East 1st St, Kearney, NE
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Olympiad 5K Run & 1.5 Mile Walk?
- Olympiad 5K Run & 1.5 Mile Walk is a running race held in Kearney, Nebraska on June 27, 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 Olympiad 5K Run & 1.5 Mile Walk?
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Kearney, Nebraska at 3060 East 1st St, Kearney, NE. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Olympiad 5K Run & 1.5 Mile Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Olympiad 5K Run & 1.5 Mile Walk
Jun 27, 2026