Complete the full marathon solo or divide ten legs among a team as you travel the gravel route from Snyder to Leigh.
26.2 Miles
Team or Solo
Up to 10
7:30 AM or 9:00 AM
Lead, Follow & Side-by-Sides
Games, Points & Prize
No matter which format you choose, the course covers the full marathon distance from Snyder to Leigh.
Build a team of up to 10 people and divide the route however it works best for your group. Each teammate may complete one leg or take on multiple legs.
Individual participants are welcome to complete every leg of the course. Choose the start wave that best matches your pace and make the full journey from Snyder to Leigh.
Vehicles help mark the front and back of the event and keep organizers connected along the route.
Side-by-sides check every leg and exchange zone throughout the race.
If a participant needs help—or a lift up a tough hill—the support crew is there. The goal is a safe, encouraging day for everyone.
What's Included?
A challenging gravel route divided into ten legs. Relay teams hand off at each exchange zone, while solo participants continue through all ten legs to complete the full 26.2 miles.
| Leg # | Distance | Start Point / Exchange Zone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leg 1 | 2.0 Miles | County Road 7 (North of Snyder) | Start Line |
| Leg 2 | 3.0 Miles | County Road 5 | Gravel |
| Leg 3 | 3.0 Miles | County Road 2 (North of Dodge) | Gravel |
| Leg 4 | 3.1 Miles | County Road 17 | Longest Leg |
| Leg 5 | 1.8 Miles | Main St. (Outside Shear Designs, Howells) | Paved / Town |
| Leg 6 | 3.0 Miles | County Road 12 | Gravel |
| Leg 7 | 3.0 Miles | County Road 9 | Gravel |
| Leg 8 | 3.0 Miles | County Road 6 | Gravel |
| Leg 9 | 2.1 Miles | Highway 57 (Farmers Co-op) | Exchange Zone |
| Leg 10 | 2.2 Miles | Co Rd 1 (Ending at Fairgrounds) | Finish Line! |
While teams wait for their runner to complete a leg, they can take part in fun games and challenges at each exchange zone. Points add up throughout the race, and the team with the most points at the finish receives a prize.
Water, snacks, and course support are available along the route. Lead and follow cars travel with the event, and side-by-sides check each leg in case someone needs assistance or a ride.
Yes. Solo marathoners complete the full 26.2 miles from Snyder to Leigh and may choose either the 7:30 AM walker start or the 9:00 AM runner start.
Teams may include up to 10 people. The route has ten legs, and your team can decide whether each person completes one leg or whether some teammates take multiple legs.
Course support is built into the event. A lead car, follow car, and side-by-sides monitor the route and exchange zones. If someone needs assistance or a ride, the support crew can help.
Teams can complete a different fun game or challenge while waiting at each exchange zone. Points are tracked throughout the race, and the team earning the most points wins a prize at the finish.
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Colfax County Fairgrounds, Leigh NE
A variety of food trucks will be available during the post-race celebration. Food is available for purchase.
"Toss for a Cause" begins at 1:00 PM, followed by the Kids 1-Mile Color Run at 1:30 PM at the fairgrounds. Plus Ladders, CanJam, and Slime the Sheriff!
Shop a rotating selection of local vendors. The final vendor lineup will be announced closer to race day.