5K 10K Half Marathon

Run the Platte Half / 10K / 5K 2026

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time: 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Springfield, Nebraska
Entry fee: From $47
Included with entry: Includes a shirt
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Half Marathon	Half Marathon	Oct 3, 20268:00 AM	$79	156
VIP 10K	10K	Oct 3, 20268:00 AM	$57	1
WaitListHalf	Half Marathon	Oct 3, 20268:00 AM	$79	1
10K	10K	Oct 3, 20268:15 AM	$57	95
5K	5K	Oct 3, 20268:15 AM	$47	83
Virtual RunVirtual	–	Oct 3, 20268:00 AM	$45	1

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

Half Marathon: $79 until Oct 1.
VIP 10K: $57 until Oct 3.
WaitListHalf: $79 until Oct 3.
10K: $57 until Oct 1.

Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $79, entry is about 32 percent above a typical half marathon in Nebraska, which costs $60 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a half marathon in Nebraska runs 2:10:59, about 9:59 a mile, based on 12 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:18:41 and men in 1:58:37.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:21 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,100 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

1500 NE-31, Springfield, NE 68059

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 3 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 5% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°F and hot years reach 89°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

Race details

Where: 1500 NE-31, Springfield, NE 68059Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 1,100 feet
Included with entry: Long Sleeve T-Shirt; T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Editions: 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024)

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Quick answers

When is Run the Platte Half / 10K / 5K?: Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $47 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Nebraska?: At $79, entry is about 32 percent above a typical half marathon in Nebraska, which costs $60 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
Where does it start?: 1500 NE-31, Springfield, NE 68059.