Omaha Marathon
The Omaha Marathon is an annual marathon held in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The 2010 marathon was the 35th edition,[1] meaning that the race was first run in 1975. The event is a qualification event for the Boston Marathon. Today, runners have the option of running a half-marathon or 10 kilometers instead. The 2010 race was held on September 26 and there were 608 finishers.[2]
| Omaha Marathon | |
|---|---|
| Date | September |
| Location | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | Marathon |
| Established | 1975 |
| Official site | www.omahamarathon.com |
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.[3]
Course
The route has 17 miles of flat terrain and the running surface is mostly concrete or asphalt.[4] Part of the route passes by the Missouri River.[4]
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References
- "Thank you!". Omaha Marathon. Retrieved 2 December 2010.
- "Omaha Marathon - Race Results". Marathon Guide. Retrieved 2 December 2010.
- "New director hopes to double Omaha Marathon runners". Omaha World Herald. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
- "Course Maps". Omaha Marathon. Retrieved 2 December 2010.
External links
- Official site of the Omaha marathon
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