FAQs
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Registration & Training
Details regarding the 2019 event will be announced soon.
Please check the registration page for current pricing.
Registered runners receive a Heartland Marathon shirt, finisher's medal, one complimentary ticket to the pasta dinner and finish line party. All events are chip-timed.
Yes. The Heartland Marathon helps support the Omaha running community through the efforts of the Omaha Running Club. Additionally, the Heartland Marathon has selected the Omaha Police Foundation and the Council Bluffs Police Department as our 2018 Charity Partners. Details regarding the 2019 Charity Partners will be announced at a later date.
Yes. We are proud to once again partner with Hilton Omaha for the Heartland Marathon. Discounted rooms are available. Hilton Omaha is conveniently located in downtown Omaha just blocks away from the starting line.
Hilton Omaha
1001 Cass St
Omaha, NE 68102
Ph. 402-998-3400
Yes. The Heartland Marathon is a USA Track and Field certified event allowing participants the opportunity to qualify for the Boston Marathon.
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Full Marathon: NE17006GM
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Half Marathon: NE17007GM
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10K: NE17008GM
Yes. There is a six-hour time limit for the Marathon. The course will close at 1 p.m.
The Heartland Marathon allows you to change entries if you drop down in distance at no additional charge. Prior to the race, please contact us at heartlandmarathon@gmail.com or stop by the registration table at the expo.
No. We love pets, but for the safety of the participants they are not allowed.
No. Baby joggers, baby strollers, skateboards and rollerblades will not be permitted on the courses.
Yes. Pace time designees will be in the staging area.
Yes. Heartland Marathon will provide chip timing for all participants. Results will be emailed to registered participants who have provided their email and posted on our site following the race.
Yes, ORC offers two training options -- a 20-week Marathon/Half Marathon Training Clinic and a women's only, 11-week program. Learn more.
Yes, the elevation for all three events is available here.
Yes. Race Results will be available on the ORC website as well as at Online Race Results.
Marathon Relay
Teams participating in the Marathon Relay can have up to five team members. The course will be divided into legs of varying lengths so that runners of different abilities can form a team. View the Course Maps for more details.
Marathon Relay teams must have at least three, and no more than five members.
No. Only one member of the team may pick up the packets for the Marathon Relay team, but all team members are encouraged to attend the Expo.
Runners are responsible for getting to the exchange points.
Event Expo
Details regarding the 2019 Event Expo will be announced soon.
Details regarding packet pick up will be announced closer to the race date.
Yes. You may pick up packets for others. Please make sure to let them know you are picking up their packet so there is no confusion or “lost” packets.
No. You do not need your ID.
Details regarding the pasta dinner will be announced at a later date.
Race Day
No. Race packets must be picked up on Saturday, September 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the Expo. The Expo will be held at the Hilton Omaha, 1001 Cass Street, Omaha, NE.
The events start at 345 Riverfront Drive in downtown Omaha.
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7:00 am – Start of the Marathon, Marathon Relay and Half-Marathon
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7:05 am – Start of the 10K
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11:00 am – Awards Ceremony
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1:00 pm - Course Closes
Yes. Aid stations and portable toilets will be located throughout the course.
Yes! Bring signs, noisemakers (more cowbell!) and positive energy to cheer on the runners. Course maps are provided online to pick the best spot to cheer on runners. Please follow all traffic laws. Do NOT stop in the middle of the road and impede traffic.
Yes. You can securely store your personal items with our gear check team. Visit the registration area to check your gear. Please be responsible and leave valuable items at home.
Yes. The full- and half-marathon course features time pacers. Look for your desired time in the staging area.
Results are available online at: http://onlineraceresults.com/event/view_event.php?event_id=21177