Road Running

Nebraska State Fair Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Grand Island (Nebraska, United States)

LocationGrand Island, Nebraska, United StatesShow on map(40.9250° N, 98.3420° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Nebraska State Fair Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Grand Island, Nebraska, US focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Kids & Youth Races, Relay, Seaside & Coast.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and 5 Km (5 km, +22 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (statefair.org).

Official website
Nebraska State Fair Marathon in Grand Island (Work: "Front of the race on Hope Street", Photo: DS Pugh, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Front of the race on Hope Street" · Photo: DS Pugh · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunKids & Youth RacesRelaySeaside & CoastIsland

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m8 m - 88 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Marathon (Relay)Road Running42.2 km+190 m11 m - 91 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m14 m - 54 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5 KmRoad Running5 km+22 m17 m - 26 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 88 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS40.9250° N, 98.3420° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 88 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 88 m·at 21.7 km·Ø 0.9 %
8 m35 m61 m88 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km88 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Nebraska State Fair Marathon take place?

Nebraska State Fair Marathon takes place in Grand Island, Nebraska, US (start area at coordinates 40.925° N, 98.342° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Nebraska State Fair Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and 5 Km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Nebraska State Fair Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 88 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Nebraska State Fair Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (statefair.org).