Nebraska State Fair Marathon, Half Marathon & 5k

Name: Nebraska State Fair Marathon, Half Marathon & 5k
Start: 2025-08-23T06:30:00Z
End: 2025-08-23
Location: Grand Island

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Date

Aug 23, 2025

Starting Time

6:30 AM

Course

Road

Fees

$90+

Location

Grand Island

Participants

100-500

Terrain

Some Hills

Environment

Urban

Temperature

High: 90°

/ Low: 60°

Overview

Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay Marathon, 5K, 1-Mile Kids Run, Push Rim Wheelchair, Handcycle
Saturday, August 24, 2024

START TIMES

MARATHON, 1/2 MARATHON, MARATHON RELAY
Check-in 5:00 – 5:45 am Races begin at 6:30 am
Exception: Wheelchair & Handcycle begins at 6:20 am

5K
Check-in 5:00 – 6:40 am Race begins at 7:00 am

1-MILE KIDS RUN
Check-in 5:00 – 7:00 am Race begins at 7:10 am

COURSE & MAPS

Course Description

The State Fair Marathon is a Boston qualifier. USATF course certification number is NE18005GM.
The Marathon Course is open for 6 hours (6:30 am to 12:30 pm).
All races start and end on the Nebraska State Fairgrounds.
Chip timing provided.
All water stations on the course feature Gatorade. Energy supplements or snacks along with a fruit will be provided at most stations.
After-race showers are available at the Grand Island YMCA, 221 E. South Front Street. Show your race bib for a free shower.

Past Results

Nebraska State Fair Marathon Half Marathon & 5k Results

Nebraska State Fair Marathon Half Marathon & 5k Course Map