Nebraska has 5 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. 5 certified courses can be great Boston qualifier options. Races with the best Boston qualifying percentages include the Valentine Marathon — 15.4% BQ and Lincoln Marathon — 8.7% BQ.
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Lincoln MarathonLincoln, NE05/02/2027 |  Rolling Hills 1,106 Finishers |
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Valentine MarathonValentine, NE08/01/2026 | Rolling Hills13 Finishers |
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Nebraska State Fair MarathonGrand Island, NE08/29/2026 |  Very Flat155 Finishers |
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Monument MarathonGering, NE09/26/2026 |  Downhill124 Finishers |
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Omaha MarathonOmaha, NE09/27/2026 | Rolling Hills357 Finishers |
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