Omaha Marathon

The Omaha Marathon uses open registration, so there is no lottery or qualifying standard required. Registration stays open until the field is full, and prices increase as race day approaches, so signing up early gets you the best rate. Military and Omaha Running Club member discounts are available.

Yes, the Omaha Marathon is a certified Boston qualifier. The course is USATF certified, so times are officially eligible. Keep in mind the course has net elevation gain, so factor that into your pacing plan.

The time limit is 6 hours.

It is a point-to-point course that runs through downtown Omaha and passes the Missouri River. The course has about 547 feet of total climbing and a net uphill of roughly 256 feet, so it rolls throughout rather than staying flat. It rewards steady, patient pacing over the full distance.

The race runs in late September, when Omaha mornings are often in the mid-to-upper 50s and afternoon highs can reach the mid-70s. Conditions are generally manageable, but the temperature can climb during the back half of the race, so hydrating early is a smart move.

The Omaha Marathon is a smaller event, with recent finisher counts in the hundreds. The intimate field size means less congestion at the start and a more low-key race-day atmosphere compared to larger city marathons.

Yes, the Omaha Marathon course is USATF certified, meaning your finish time is officially eligible for use as a qualifying standard for other races, including the Boston Marathon.