Saturday, June 22, 2019, 7:30 AM
Chautauqua Park, Beatrice, NE

(Turn east on Grable Ave. just south of the Big Blue River bridge on S. 6th St. (Hwy_ 77) in Beatrice to enter Chautauqua Park. Registration will take place at the Tabernacle towards the east side of Chautauqua Park)

Please join us for the 2019 Homestead Days® runs in picturesque Chautauqua Park. All runs will start and finish near the historic tabernacle in the park.

Runners May Wear Super Hero/Everyday Hero Costumes! An Award will be giving for the best dressed!

The 1 Mile Fun Run Open to all ages.
Prizes will be awarded to kids 12 and younger. The course is approximately 2.5 laps around the loop road south of the tabernacle, providing plenty of opportunities for spectators to cheer them on. Runners 6 & under can be accompanied by an adult.

Early Registration Packet Pick-Up:
Runners who have pre-registered are-eligible to pick up their race day packets on Thursday, June 20 from 5-8 PM at the Carnegie Building, 218 N 5th Street, Beatrice, NE, 68310.

Race Start & Other Information:

• 1 Mile Fun Run start time: 7:15 AM[*]5K/10K start time: 7:30 AM[*]Race day registration will take place at the Tabernacle from 6:30 AM to race time. Course maps for all races will be available at the registration tables. [*]Race numbers will be issued to all participants. Upon registration and each participant will need to wear his/her number on the FRONT of their clothing. Water will be provided for all on the course and at the finish line.

Awards & Post-Race Refreshments:
Fruit and cookies will be available under the tabernacle for participants at the conclusion of their race. The awards ceremony will be held there as well, as soon as the results have been tabulated.

The 5K Race
An out-and-back course on the Homestead Running Trail and will take runners through Chautauqua Park and past Veterans Memorial Park before the turn-around point along the banks of the Big Blue River.

The 10K Race
An out-and-back course that will be run on the scenic Homestead Running Trail which will take runners along the tree -lined banks of the Big Blue River and through both Chautauqua and Riverside Parks in Beatrice. This is one of the most scenic segments of the Homestead Running Trail!

Each race will have men and women divisions. Plaques will be awarded to the first overall male and female runners in both the 5K/10K races. Medals will be awarded to the top three men and women in each of the following age groups in both races:

12 and under
13-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70 and over

After the awards ceremony, be sure to enjoy the many other Homestead Days® activities taking place in Charles Park and in the Beatrice community and Homestead National Monument of America!

Please use the "Contact the Organizers" link on this page.