Hot Cider Hustle - Omaha Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K
Oct 25Omaha, NEHalf Marathon, 10K +1
Also a half marathon, 16 mi from Run the Platte Half / 10K / 5K, registration open
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Build my planJoin 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
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
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
See registration
Virtual Run
Standard ended Oct 1, 2026
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WaitListHalf
Standard ended Oct 3, 2026
See registration
Registration openings and major changes, like a new date or a cancellation.
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Also a half marathon, 16 mi from Run the Platte Half / 10K / 5K, registration open
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