Run the Platte Half

Run the Platte Half is an annual running event held in Springfield, Nebraska, featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K race. The courses primarily follow the scenic MoPac Trail, with the half marathon crossing the Platte River and continuing along dirt roads. Aid stations are available every two miles, offering water, Gatorade, snacks, and band-aids.

Participants receive professional timing, a long-sleeved running shirt, a custom finisher medal, overall awards, and pumpkin pie. The event welcomes strollers and dogs on the course and supports the charity Team Red, White & Blue. The race is held rain or shine with a four-hour time limit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.