TurtleLiz JenMonkey Friendship Run VI 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Lincoln, Nebraska
- Entry fee
- From $20
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TurtleLiz JenMonkey Friendship Run VI | 5K | Oct 10, 20267:00 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $20 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 37 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 Lincoln runs 32:56, about 10:36 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:11 and men in 30:00.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:30 AM, and the TurtleLiz JenMonkey Friendship Run VI starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 1,220 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Fleet Feet, Lincoln, NE 68506
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 10 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 83°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
- Fleet Feet, Lincoln, NE 68506Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,220 feet
- Included with entry
- Limited Edition TurtleLiz JenMonkey 2027 Calendar
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024), 2023 (Aug 26, 2023), 2022 (Oct 15, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is TurtleLiz JenMonkey Friendship Run VI?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Nebraska?
- At $20, entry is about 37 percent below a typical 5K in Nebraska, which costs $32 right now.
- 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.
- Where does it start?
- Fleet Feet, Lincoln, NE 68506.
From the organizers
It's time for the TurtleLiz JenMonkey Friendship Run VI; a 5K(ish) run/walk/social gathering to raise money for the Friendship Home. 100% of the proceeds go directly to the Friendship Home.
All adult participants will receive personalized bibs, AND a 2027 Limited Edition TurtleLiz JenMonkey Calendar! All participants 18 and under will receive a TurtleLiz JenMonkey medal.
The race will begin at Fleet Feet, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Packet pickup begins at 06:45, and the run will have a rolling start; you can start anytime between 7am and 7:30 am. It is untimed, so enjoy yourself! After your run, enjoy free pancakes, coffee, and conversation at Fleet Feet.