In 2022, the full Marathon will be a virtual race in 2022 with the Half and the 5k, both being in person, on our World Athletics Certified Course. The Full Marathon will be back in 2023, just in time for Olympic Qualifying. *** Valley, Nebraska is a hidden gem of …
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In 2022, the full Marathon will be a virtual race in 2022 with the Half and the 5k, both being in person, on our World Athletics Certified Course. The Full Marathon will be back in 2023, just in time for Olympic Qualifying.
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Valley, Nebraska is a hidden gem of small-town charm in Western Douglas County. Peacefully nestled between the Platte and Elkhorn rivers, just minutes west of Omaha. The Valley ONE. Marathon was established to highlight the natural beauty of the community of Valley.
In the process, we have found claim and fame as the “Flattest Closed Road Marathon in the World.” America’s Marathon has been designed for serious runners looking to run personal bests and achieve the sought after Boston and Olympic Trials qualifier. Runners will get their chance to achieve just this on 32 foot elevation change, pancake flat, lightning fast, wide open country roads course in Valley and Waterloo, Nebraska!
The field will be capped at 500 runners and also have a 5 hour time limit for the marathon.
Our race management staff has worked closely with civic and residential communities to ensure a ONE of a kind marathon and half marathon. The City of Valley will open its arms to runners from all over the United States and the world. We invite you to join us and run the race of your life!
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Flat and Fast
If not for the windy day, I would have easily run a PR. Instead I ran the exact same time as my PR. Loved the race. Very low-key race overall, … MORE
If not for the windy day, I would have easily run a PR. Instead I ran the exact same time as my PR. Loved the race. Very low-key race overall, but they did a great job making it a big event by bringing in some big-time elite athletes.