SHEPHERD'S RUN 2026 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Hickman, Nebraska
- Entry fee
- From $15
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd's Run 2026: 1 mile fun run/walk | Kids | Oct 3, 202610:00 AM | $15 | – |
| Shepherd's Run 2026: 5K trail run | 5K | Oct 3, 202610:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Shepherd's Run 2026: 1 mile fun run/walk: $15 until Oct 3.
- Shepherd's Run 2026: 5K trail run: $25 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 22 percent below a typical 5K in Nebraska, which costs $32 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Nebraska runs 34:04, about 10:58 a mile, based on 33 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:55 and men in 30:04.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:23 AM, and the Shepherd's Run 2026: 1 mile fun run/walk starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 1,260 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
6901 Panama Rd., Hickman, NE 68372
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 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°F and hot years reach 87°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
- 6901 Panama Rd., Hickman, NE 68372Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,260 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Sep 28, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is SHEPHERD'S RUN 2026?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 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 $25, entry is about 22 percent below a typical 5K in Nebraska, which costs $32 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 6901 Panama Rd., Hickman, NE 68372.
From the organizers
Sign up NOW for the 2026 Shepherd's Run! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd. This fundraiser supports our Norris Food Backpack Program & Food Pantry. Every week, many Norris students come home with a backpack filled with food to sustain their families. Would your business or employer be willing to sponsor this event? Cost for sponsorship is $100 which will put your business name on our t-shirts, Voice ads, and event banner.
Our goal is to get one hundred $100 sponsorships which will cover the expenses for the backpack program for the entire year!
Please email Lisa Loseke if you would like to be a sponsor: [email protected]
EVENT DETAILS:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd
1 mile fun run: $15.00
5K timed run: $25.00