Omaha Marathon


The Omaha Marathon is an annual marathon held in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The event began in 1975 and had its 35th edition in 2010. The event is a qualification event for the Boston Marathon. Today, the event also includes a half-marathon and 5K. The 2010 race was held on September 26 and there were 608 finishers.
On May 1, 2013, it was announced that the previously all-volunteer, non-profit race would be taken over by HITS, Inc. and made part of the HITS Running Festivals. The Omaha Running Club is now the official organizer.

Course

The route has 17 miles of flat terrain and the running surface is mostly concrete or asphalt. Part of the route passes by Carter Lake and the Missouri River.