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Run the Platte Half / 10K / 5K

Springfield, NebraskaField of 338

At a glance

Last held
Oct 3, 2026
Next edition
2027 date not announced. Usually held in October.
Location
Springfield, Nebraska
Distances
Half Marathon, 10K, 5K

Listed from RunSignUp. Checked Oct 5, 2026.

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About this race

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. Deferments must be requested prior to race day. 

Inclement Weather - Race will be held rain or shine. Race may be canceled/postponed if conditions present potential danger to participants. 

Registration is limited to 300 runners

Key dates

Registration opens

Apr 23, 2026

Tier 1 ends

May 25, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Jul 15, 2026

Tier 3 ends

Aug 31, 2026

Standard ends

Oct 1, 2026

Tier 4 ends

Oct 1, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 3, 2026

Race day

Oct 3, 2026

Standard ends

Oct 3, 2026

Pricing

10K

Tier 4 ended Oct 1, 2026

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5K

Tier 4 ended Oct 1, 2026

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Half Marathon

Tier 4 ended Oct 1, 2026

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VIP 10K

Standard ended Oct 3, 2026

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Virtual Run

Standard ended Oct 1, 2026

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WaitListHalf

Standard ended Oct 3, 2026

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