Omaha Marathon route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Omaha Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
Omaha Marathon
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 0.3% versus flat · net elevation -1 m
Decision summary
Omaha Marathon at a glance
- Route ascent
- 215 m
- Cut-off average pace
- 8:32/km
- Typical conditions
- 51/100
- Evidence depth
- 33 verified facts
Lower than 72% of comparable mapped races
6:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Omaha Marathon?
The Omaha Marathon route has 215 m of ascent, 216 m of descent and an estimated 0.3% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
Where does the Omaha Marathon route go?
The Omaha Marathon route finishes area in a park setting near Miller's Landing, next to the Missouri River. Underfoot, expect mostly concrete or asphalt with roughly 17 miles of flat terrain. It passes Downtown Omaha, Missouri River, Miller's Landing and Carter Lake.
What should runners know on race day for the Omaha Marathon?
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. Baby joggers, strollers, skateboards and rollerblades not permitted.
Race character
Scenery
- Riverside
- City
- Waterfront
- Parkland
Atmosphere
- Community
- Competitive
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Gently Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 135 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
The stored route produces 215 m of ascent, while a source states 135 m. GPS sampling and elevation models can produce different totals, so both are labelled rather than combined.
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.
- Cut-off
- Six-hour time limit, approximately 13:44 min/mile pace; course closes at 1:00 PM. Start 7:00 AM.
- Qualification status
- Boston Marathon qualifying race; USATF Certified course.
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
- Finish
- Finish area in a park setting near Miller's Landing, next to the Missouri River.
Course facts
- Surface
- Mostly concrete or asphalt with roughly 17 miles of flat terrain.
- Landmarks
- Downtown Omaha, Missouri River, Miller's Landing, Carter Lake
- Notable features
- Designated the 2026 Nebraska RRCA State Marathon Championship race. Member and military discounts (approximately 15%) available
- Aid stations on all courses approximately every 2.0 to 3.0 miles with water and Gatorade. Baby joggers, strollers, skateboards and rollerblades not permitted
How hilly is the Omaha Marathon?
- Steep descent 1%
- Descent 6%
- Flat 87%
- Climb 6%
- Steep climb 1%
- Total ascent
- 215 m
- Net elevation
- −1 m
- GAP factor
- 0.3%
- Longest climb
- 1,060 m at 1.8%
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 20°CTypical temperature
- 22 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 51Favourability /100
More race details
Is the Omaha Marathon flat?
Its normalised GAP factor is 0.3% slower than a flat course, with about 215 m of total ascent.