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General Information

DATE: Saturday, July 24, 2021

SITE: Holmes Lake (70th and Normal Blvd, Lincoln) – View Map

TIME: Run starts at 8 a.m.

COURSE: Course map can be found HERE.

BIBS: Runner bibs can be picked up:
Friday, July 23 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Nebraska Sports Council office (3260 Folkways Blvd, Ste. B).
Saturday, July 24 from 7-8 a.m. at Holmes Lake at the packet pick-up tent.

COMPETITION FORMAT: The race will be chip timed. Faster, more competitive runners should line up near the front of the pack. The Cornhusker State Games Road Race is not a certified 5K.

AWARDS: Custom Cornhusker State Games gold, silver and bronze medals given to top three participants in each division.

Events

Event Name

Male & Female
14 & Under
15-19 Years
20-24 Years
25-29 Years
30-34 Years
35-39 Years
40-44 Years
45-49 Years
50-54 Years
55-59 Years
60-64 Years
65-69 Years
70-74 Years
75-79 Years
80 & Over
Wheelchair Open

Registration Fees & Deadlines

IF REGISTERED BY THE FINAL DEADLINE:
$43 per runner until July 23

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: Competition in the 2021 Cornhusker State Games; White cotton athlete shirt (micro-fiber or soft cotton lightweight tri-blend upgrade available); Sponsor gifts and coupons.

PAPER ENTRY FORMS: Paper entry forms will be accepted with a $5 processing fee. Registering online saves time, money and trees.

Athlete Packets

Athlete packets will be shipped directly to the athlete at no extra charge. Packets will not be available for in-person pickup. Packets include athlete shirt and one free Arby’s sandwich certificate per person. Athletes will receive their packet prior to competition.

The athlete packets DO NOT contain any sport specific information such as schedules, maps, bib numbers, etc. For sport-specific details, refer to your sport General Information.

Opening Ceremonies

JOIN US AT THE OPENING CEREMONIES ON JULY 16!
The show begins at 8 p.m. at Seacrest Field, Lincoln!

Admission is FREE!

OPENING CEREMONIES PROGRAM
• Parade of Athletes
• Skydivers
• National Anthem
• Oath of Athletes
• Mascot Showcase
• Super Retriever Series Demo
• Mystery Torchlighter
• Fireworks

The Opening Ceremonies will be televised statewide by News Channel Nebraska.

For more details regarding Opening Ceremonies, please refer to the Opening Ceremonies web page.