Nebraska has 6 active marathons this year. Races are most common in September, August, and May. Course terrain for these courses is most often rolling hills or downhill. Typical race day temperatures range from 56°F to 76°F.
Popular races include the Lincoln Marathon, Omaha Marathon, and Nebraska State Fair Marathon. 6 certified courses can be great Boston qualifier options. Races with the best Boston qualifying percentages include the Valentine Marathon — 15.4% BQ and Nebraska State Fair Marathon — 9.2% BQ.
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Lincoln MarathonLincoln, NE05/02/2027 |  Rolling Hills 1,106 Finishers |
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Valentine MarathonValentine, NE08/07/2027 | Rolling Hills14 Finishers |
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Nebraska State Fair MarathonGrand Island, NE08/29/2026 |  Very Flat119 Finishers |
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Nebraska MarathonPapillion, NE09/05/2026 | Rolling Hills44 Finishers |
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Monument MarathonGering, NE09/25/2027 |  Downhill89 Finishers |
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Omaha MarathonOmaha, NE09/27/2026 | Rolling Hills389 Finishers |
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