Run the Platte Half / 10K / 5K
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- 1500 NE-31, Springfield, NE
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 10K · 5K & more
From the Organizer
Join us in Springfield Nebraska on Saturday October 3rd for the 3rd Annual Run the Platte Half, 10K, & 5K.
Registration Includes:
Professional Timing, Long-Sleeved Running Shirt, Finisher Medal, Age Group/Overall Finisher Awards, and PUMPKIN PIE!
Race Day info
Half Start Time: 8:00AM
5K / 10K Start Time: 8:10AM
Start/Finish Location: MoPac trailhead parking lot on the corner of NE-50 & NE-31
Course
10K/5K courses are out and backs on the MoPac Trail, with a crushed limestone surface.
The Half Marathon course will follow the MoPac Trail and cross the Platte River and continue through the North Lake neighborhood.
Aid Stations: approximately every 2 miles.
Time Limit: 4 Hours (12:00pm cutoff)
Packet Pickup
Friday, October 2nd
3:00-6:00 PM
Peak Performance - Bellevue
3512 Samson Way Suite 212, Bellevue, NE 68123
Saturday, October 3rd
Race Day Pickup 6:45am-7:45am
At start/finish location:
1500 NE-31 Springfield, NE 68059
Virtual Run
Can’t make it to race day? Join the virtual option and run anywhere, anytime! Complete any distance on your own schedule, then submit your finish time and a race photo. All virtual participants will receive an official Run the Platte shirt and finisher medal, shipped within one week after race day.
Discounts
Group/Family Discount - Register 4 or more on the same transaction and receive $5.00 off each registration.
Referral Refund - Refer 5 or more people and receive a $25 refund (referral code will be in your confirmation email)
Military/Veterans - 15% off discount. Message us for a code. Verification required.
Additional Info
Refunds will not be issued. If you cannot attend, you can defer.
Inclement Weather - Race will be held rain or shine. Race may be canceled/postponed if conditions present potential danger to participants.
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
71°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gretna 4ne, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Springfield, NE
Elevation
1,074 ft
Nearest Airport
OMA
Eppley Airfield · 20 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run the Platte Half / 10K / 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Run the Platte Half / 10K / 5K
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- 1500 NE-31, Springfield, 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 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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 Run the Platte Half / 10K / 5K?
- Run the Platte Half / 10K / 5K is a running race held in Springfield, Nebraska on October 3, 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 Run the Platte Half / 10K / 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Springfield, Nebraska at 1500 NE-31, Springfield, NE. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run the Platte Half / 10K / 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run the Platte Half / 10K / 5K
Oct 3, 2026