Omaha Marathon 5K route map
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Omaha Marathon 5K
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Modelled energy-cost change 0.7% versus flat · net elevation -1 m
Decision summary
Omaha Marathon 5K at a glance
- Route ascent
- 42 m
- Typical conditions
- 51/100
- Evidence depth
- 19 verified facts
Lower than 45% of comparable mapped races
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Omaha Marathon 5K?
The Omaha Marathon 5K route has 42 m of ascent, 42 m of descent and an estimated 0.7% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
Where does the Omaha Marathon 5K route go?
The Omaha Marathon 5K route starts at 5K starts at 7:50 AM. Underfoot, expect a road course. The setting includes city and riverside.
What should runners know on race day for the Omaha Marathon 5K?
Official pace groups offered for both the marathon (finish times approximately 3:30 to 5:30) and half marathon (approximately 1:30 to 3:15); no advance sign-up needed.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Riverside
- Waterfront
- Parkland
Atmosphere
- Community
- Competitive
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Flat
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Race day logistics
- Pacers
- Official pace groups offered for both the marathon (finish times approximately 3:30 to 5:30) and half marathon (approximately 1:30 to 3:15); no advance sign-up needed.
- Expo / packet pickup
- Packet pickup Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Millwork Commons in downtown Omaha. Race-day pickup is not available.
- Medal
- All participants receive a finisher's medal.
Access and course status
- Start
- 5K starts at 7:50 AM.
Course facts
- Notable features
- Designated the 2026 Nebraska RRCA State Marathon Championship race. Member and military discounts (approximately 15%) available
How hilly is the Omaha Marathon 5K?
- Steep descent 2%
- Descent 14%
- Flat 67%
- Climb 16%
- Steep climb 1%
- Total ascent
- 42 m
- Net elevation
- −1 m
- GAP factor
- 0.7%
- Longest climb
- 270 m at 3.3%
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 20°CTypical temperature
- 22 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 51Favourability /100
More race details
Is the Omaha Marathon 5K flat?
Its normalised GAP factor is 0.7% slower than a flat course, with about 42 m of total ascent.