Nebraska State Fair & Marathon happening August 28
Did you know the Nebraska State Fair Marathon is a qualifying race for the Boston Marathon?
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KLKN)- The Nebraska State Fair and the Nebraska State Fair Marathon will officially be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the State Fairgrounds.
The races will include a marathon, half-marathon, marathon relay, 5K, and a 1-mile kids run. Push rim wheelchair and handcycle athletes are encouraged to participate.
If you can’t make it in person, there will be a virtual option as well!
According to City officials, the course is flat and fast and is a qualifying race for the Boston Marathon. The race starts on the fairgrounds and takes runners on the bike and hike trail and residential streets throughout Grand Island before ending back at the fairgrounds.
The Grand Island YMCA is presenting the State Fair Marathon this year and the proceeds will be used to fund the Open Doors policy, which allows the YMCA to give membership scholarships to those who may not otherwise be able to afford a membership.
Go to GetMeRegistered.com to register for the marathon and find more information on statefairmarathon.org.
