6th Annual Trail Run (Upstream Beer)

 
When: Sat, Apr 7
Where: Platte River State Park, 14421 346th St, Louisville

From the event website…

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Dates and Times

Registration closes: Wed, Apr 04 (end of day)

Early packet pick-up: Wed, Apr 5 from 3:00-7:00 p.m.
    18312 Ontario St, Omaha (Will's house in the West Bay Woods)

Packet pick-up: Sat, Apr 7 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Kids race start: Sat, Apr 7 at 9:30 a.m.
4 Mile & 12K start: Sat, Apr 7 10:00 a.m.
Post-race refreshments and lunch: Sat, Apr 7 at 11:00 a.m.
Awards: Sat, Apr 7 at 12:00 p.m.

Description

The entry fee (see below) includes a commemorative glass, Subway lunch, Upstream beer, door prizes, and awards. There will be a 12K, 4 Mile, and Kids Race.

Ni-Bthaska-Ke is the Omaha Tribe name for the Platte River, which means flat water. The water may be flat, but the trails here aren't.

The 12K is mostly single-track, scenic, hilly, and ruggedly challenging. It is known as the toughest trail run in the Midwest. It will leave you breathless, but hopefully not broken. It involves a narrow trail, steep climbs and decents, a daring creek crossing, and a stretch along some barbwire. You have been warned.

The 4 Mile is a completely different course. It involves some creek crossings and big hills, a little mix of cross country running throughout the park, but also very beautiful and challenging. It is not as treacherous, and provides a great trail running experience.

Platte River State Park is 5 miles south of I-80 on Hwy 50. The daily fee to enter the park is $5, which can be paid at the time of entry or in advance through Nebraska Game & Parks. An annual pass is $26 for 2012. Carpooling is strongly encouraged and cabins can be rented for the weekend. Call 402.234.2217 to reserve a cabin

Cost

Trail Run (12K)

Individual age group/open -- $45.00
Individual military -- $41.05

Trail Run (4 Mile)

Individual age group/open -- $45.00
Individual military -- $41.05

Kids Run (half mile)

Individual -- $10.00

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Hosted by Team Nebraska: www.teamnebraska.com
Funded in part by Cass County Tourism