Saturday, August 17, 2024

What this race supports

Proceeds from What the Hill?! Half Marathon, Half-a-Half, and Quarter Half will go toward the Black Elk-Neihardt Park. The G.O.A.T.z are also committed to providing our time and energy to help better this park’s new trail system.

 

Race Details

THE NUMBERS

  • Black Elk-Neihardt Park is located in Blair, NE and is 20 miles north of Omaha, NE

  • Field Limit is 150 runners

  • Half = 3 laps

  • 10k = 2 5k loops

  • 5k = 1 5k loop

  • Surface is 98% trail, 2% concrete

Race Location

Quick Stats

13.1 miles of uphill. Both ways. In the heat.

  • Race Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024

  • Location: Black Elk-Neihardt Park

  • Start Time: 8 a.m.

  • Registration: Open!

  • Early Bird Entry Fees:

    • Half Marathon: $65

    • Half-a-Half: $50

    • Quarter Half: $40

  • Registration cap: 150 total runners

AID STATIONS

We have a simple aid station at the Start/Finish line, with Tailwind, water, and a few food items.

We will have a water aid station on course.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A CUPLESS RACE!!! You will need to bring a water bottle / hydration device

Packet Pickup

Race Day Packet Pickup ONLY!

Race Day Schedule

  • Packet Pickup: 6:45-7:45 a.m.

  • Pre-race Announcements: 7:50 a.m.

  • National Anthem: 7:58 a.m.

  • Race Start: 8 a.m.

AWARDS

  • Half Marathon: Top female, Top male

  • Half-a-Half: Top female, Top male

  • Quarter Half: Top female, Top male