Torch Run

“The Torch Run exemplifies many things about Nebraskans: Our work ethic, our individual will to succeed and our desire for self-improvement and physical fitness. You may choose to run for vigorous exercise or a casual jog. But best of all, you can choose to run a mile just for the memories.”

Presenting Partner

Description

The Cornhusker State Games is one of the largest amateur sports festivals in the nation. On July 19–28, more than 11,000 Nebraskans of all ages and abilities will compete in more than 60 sports, showcasing their talents and encouraging others to adopt healthy, active lifestyles.

The spirit of the Games will be spread statewide by the Torch Run, thanks to the efforts of hundreds of runners and volunteers. Patterned after the Olympic Torch Run, the relay focuses the attention of the public on the Cornhusker State Games and the partnering events as it crosses the state.

Schedule

DATE	ROUTE	EVENT (Tentative)
Saturday, May 24	Hastings to Grand Island	Nebraska Danger Football Game
Saturday, June 8	Wyoming Border to Scottsbluff	West Nebraska All-Star Game (tentative)
Sunday, June 9	Alliance to Bridgeport	Prairie Winds Community Center
Friday, June 14	West Point to Wayne	TBD
Saturday, June 15	Norfolk to Columbus	Laugh and a Half Marathon
Sunday, June 16	Bellevue to Papillion (via the bike trail)	Papillion Days
Friday, June 21	Wyoming Border to Sidney	Downtown Sounds
Saturday, June 22	Ogallala to North Platte	NEBRASKAland Days
Friday, June 28	David City to Lincoln	Lincoln Saltdogs Baseball Game
Sunday, June 30	Holdrege to Kearney	Kearney Community Olympics

Rules

Runners must run at least one mile and may choose the general location during registration. Schedulers will use runners’ addresses to make assignments as convenient as possible, unless otherwise directed. Miles will be scheduled according to Nebraska Department of Roads mile marker numbers, on a first-come, first-served basis.