Olympiad 5K Run & 1.5 Mile Walk
- Date Sat 27th June 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Kearney, Nebraska
- Price Free - $22.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at the Olympiad 5K Run & 1.5 Mile Walk on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in beautiful Kearney, Buffalo! As one of Central Nebraska's largest and longest-running 5K events, this celebration of health and community promises an unforgettable experience for participants of all ages and skill levels.
Starting at 7:30 AM, the race features a scenic 3.1-mile loop through paved roads and trails west of The Archway, professionally chip-timed by the TimerGuys. Runners can look forward to exciting medals awarded for the top three finishers in each age division, ranging from 13 & under to 80+. If a shorter distance is more your style, the 1.5-mile walk along a separate paved trail east of The Archway is the perfect option. Don’t forget to register by June 18 to snag a commemorative T-shirt! Join us for a day of camaraderie, competition, and celebration of health in Kearney!
Starting at 7:30 AM, the race features a scenic 3.1-mile loop through paved roads and trails west of The Archway, professionally chip-timed by the TimerGuys. Runners can look forward to exciting medals awarded for the top three finishers in each age division, ranging from 13 & under to 80+. If a shorter distance is more your style, the 1.5-mile walk along a separate paved trail east of The Archway is the perfect option. Don’t forget to register by June 18 to snag a commemorative T-shirt! Join us for a day of camaraderie, competition, and celebration of health in Kearney!
Organiser's Description
_Join one of Central Nebraska's largest and longest-running 5K events, brought to you by CHI Health Good Samaritan and Kearney Park and Recreation!_
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
NEW! THE ARCHWAY, _3060 East 1st St., Kearney_
6:30-7:15 AM Check-In_ (packet pick-up)_ | 7:30 AM Race Start
REGISTER BY JUNE 18 to receive a commemorative T-shirt!
_Registration available online only. Registration closes 30 minutes before race._
RUN OR WALK, ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS ARE INVITED!
_3.1 MILE RUNa loop of paved roads and trail West of the Archway_
* _NEW! Professionally chip-timed by the TimerGuys_
* _Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each age division_
* _Age Divisions: 13 & under, 14-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+_
_SHORTER 1.5 MILE WALKa separate paved trail East of the Archway_
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
NEW! THE ARCHWAY, _3060 East 1st St., Kearney_
6:30-7:15 AM Check-In_ (packet pick-up)_ | 7:30 AM Race Start
REGISTER BY JUNE 18 to receive a commemorative T-shirt!
_Registration available online only. Registration closes 30 minutes before race._
RUN OR WALK, ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS ARE INVITED!
_3.1 MILE RUNa loop of paved roads and trail West of the Archway_
* _NEW! Professionally chip-timed by the TimerGuys_
* _Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each age division_
* _Age Divisions: 13 & under, 14-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+_
_SHORTER 1.5 MILE WALKa separate paved trail East of the Archway_
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Location
3060 East 1st St, Kearney, 68847, NE, United States
Olympiad 5K Run & 1.5 Mile Walk
