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Run for the Hills (Chadron) 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.

Decision summary

Run for the Hills (Chadron) 5K at a glance

Typical conditions
40/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
24 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Run for the Hills (Chadron) 5K has known course details for its 5k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
5 km
Terrain
Trail
Scenery
Countryside, Forest, Parkland, Canyon, Waterfront

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Run for the Hills (Chadron) 5K route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

Where does the Run for the Hills (Chadron) 5K route go?

The Run for the Hills (Chadron) 5K route starts at Intersection of Chadron State Park and the Black Hills Overlook gravel road, at the west end of Chadron State Park and finishes at Intersection of Chadron State Park and the Black Hills Overlook gravel road, at the west end of Chadron State Park. Underfoot, expect trail. It passes Chadron State Park, Black Hills Overlook Trail, Steamboat Trail and Nebraska National Forest. Each course features some of the many hills within Chadron State Park and the Nebraska National Forest, using trails such as the Black Hills Overlook Trail and Steamboat Trail.

Race character

Scenery

  • Countryside
  • Forest
  • Parkland
  • Canyon
  • Waterfront

Atmosphere

  • Wilderness
  • Community
  • Scenic Tour

Terrain

  • Trail

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.

Access and course status

Start
Intersection of Chadron State Park and the Black Hills Overlook gravel road, at the west end of Chadron State Park
Finish
Intersection of Chadron State Park and the Black Hills Overlook gravel road, at the west end of Chadron State Park

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Surface
Trail
Landmarks
Chadron State Park, Black Hills Overlook Trail, Steamboat Trail, Nebraska National Forest
Notable features
  • Organised by Chadron Community Recreation under a special use permit with the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands. A portion of proceeds benefits the Northwest Nebraska Trails Association. Online registration via Webscorer
  • Each course features some of the many hills within Chadron State Park and the Nebraska National Forest, using trails such as the Black Hills Overlook Trail and Steamboat Trail
  • Also offers a non-championship 1-2 mile fun run/walk option (entry fee $15 USD), in addition to the 5K, 10K and half marathon trail runs

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 22°CTypical temperature
  • 25 kphTypical wind
  • 2 mmTypical rainfall
  • 40Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.