Sunday, October 20, 2024

What this race supports

Proceeds from the GOATz Trail Runs go into the general GOATz fund to help maintain local trails, contribute to community projects, financially support cross country teams and any cause the GOATz are involved in!

COURSE INFO

All races begin in the grass by the west of the parking lot by the Marina (Entrance 1).

5 Mile Course Map

Course Map for 10.5-Mile, 21-Mile, and 50K. Yellow dots are aid station locations.

50 Mile Course Map. Yellow dots are aid station locations.

 

Race Details

  • Glenn Cunningham Lake is located in northwest Omaha, NE

  • Register before Sept. 30 to get a T-shirt!

  • 50M = 5 laps

  • 50K = 3 laps

  • 21 mile = 2 laps

  • 10.5 mile = 1 lap

  • 5 mile = 1 shorted lap

  • Surface is almost all trail and grass

Race Location

  • Lake Cunningham: The Start/Finish is located by marina/boat ramp of Lake Cunningham (8965 State St, Omaha, NE 68122), located off State Street/Lake Cunningham Road. Take Entrance 1.

Quick Stats

Omaha’s original 50K is now home to a 50-miler!

  • Race Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024

  • Location: Glenn Cunningham Lake (Marina)

  • Start Time:

    • 3 a.m. for 50-Mile

    • 8 a.m. for all other distances

  • Registration: OPEN

  • Current fees for 2024

    • 50 mile: $95 ($100 after Aug. 31)

    • 50K: $75 ($85 after Aug. 31)

    • 21 mile: $50 ($55 after Aug. 31)

    • 10.5 mile: $45 ($50 after Aug. 31)

    • 5 mile: $40 ($45 after Aug. 31)

  • Registration cap: 500 total runners

AID STATIONS

There will be 2 fully stocked, buffet-style aid stations at the Start/Finish and close to the halfway point of each loop. You must have a hydration device.

Drop bags and personal items may be left near the Main Aid Station for runners.

  • Fluids: Water, Electrolyte Drink, Coke, Sprite, Ginger ale

  • Fruit

  • Salty Snacks

  • Sweet Snacks

  • Real Food

Packet Pick Up

  • Saturday October 21, 2023 at the Start/Finish by the Marina at Lake C (Entrance 1)

  • Time: Noon - 5 p.m.

Race day schedule

  • ​Packet Pickup:

    • 50M at 2 a.m.

    • 50K, 21M, 10.5M, 5M at 7 a.m.

  • Runner Church GOATZ Inspirational Pre-Race Message at 7:30-7:35 a.m.

  • Pre-race Announcements: 15 minutes before each distance’s start time.

  • All runners must be able to complete the race by 5 p.m.

  • Race Start Times:

    • 50M: 3 a.m.

    • 50K, 21M, 10.5M, 5M: 8 a.m.

VOLUNTEERS

  • Please report to Start/Finish area to check-in with RDs.

  • Thank you for serving our trail running community!

Numbers denote Entrances to Lake C and locations where spectators can see their runners. Everyone is welcome in the Start/Finish location by the Marina. However, no spectators are allowed at the Secondary Aid Station due to safety concerns and lack of parking.

To learn more about Lake Cunningham

Official and printable maps for Lake C