Races Marathon · Omaha, USA
Omaha Marathon
Omaha Marathon is a rolling marathon in Omaha, USA, held each September. The organiser lists about 135 m of climbing over the marathon. The listed low and high points are only about 26 m apart, so the climbing comes from steady undulation. The courses are in downtown Omaha. Late September in Omaha is usually dry and mild, with race-morning temperatures of about 11 to 24°C. With Omaha Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
September
every year
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Late September in Omaha is usually dry and mild, with race-morning temperatures of about 11 to 24°C.
Racing this course well
The organiser lists about 135 m of climbing over the marathon. The listed low and high points are only about 26 m apart, so the climbing comes from steady undulation. The courses are in downtown Omaha.
With Omaha Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- Prices rise as race day nears; 15% off for military and Omaha Running Club members
Official Omaha Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Start time
- 07:00
- Time limit
- 6 hours
- Pacers
- Pace groups with target finish times, no sign-up needed
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 5k
The course in numbers
- Surface
- Paved road
- Total climb
- 135 m (440 ft)
- Total descent
- 135 m (440 ft)
- Course status
- USATF certified
- Boston qualifier
- Yes
Worth knowing
- The Omaha Running Club runs the race and brought the marathon back after a gap.
- Pacers carry signs with target times and runners can switch groups during the race.
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Eppley Airfield (OMA)
Pick your goal for Omaha
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We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
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Asked often
- When is the Omaha Marathon?
- It is held each September in Omaha, USA. Check the official Omaha Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Omaha Marathon course flat?
- The organiser lists about 135 m of climbing over the marathon. The listed low and high points are only about 26 m apart, so the climbing comes from steady undulation. The courses are in downtown Omaha.
- How do I enter the Omaha Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: Prices rise as race day nears; 15% off for military and Omaha Running Club members.
- Is the Omaha Marathon a Boston qualifier?
- Yes. The Omaha Marathon is run on a certified course, so a time set here can be used to apply for the Boston Marathon.
- How should I train for the Omaha Marathon?
- Train specifically for Omaha — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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