event calendar
Local Runs, Races and tons of fun!
Peak Performance has been at the core of the local running scene in Omaha and Bellevue for decades. Check out our curated calendar of local running events for a mix of fun to challenging races and runs that are sure to keep your interest. Have a question about what event would be a good fit for you? Give us a call!
Leprechaun Chase 10K
The Leprechaun Chase isn’t just a 10K with kilt-wearing bagpipers—this is a chase of lads versus lasses. The race kicks off with the lasses in the first wave, followed by the lads (5½ minutes later.) Whoever crosses the finish line first wins the coveted Leprechaun Chase Green Jacket. Who will it be this year? The pot o’ gold is in your court.
Men’s Night at Heartland Strength
Raising awareness of men’s mental health, one discussion at a time.
Blarney Stone 5K
St. Patrick's Day themed race! The start/finish and party venue are the Pint 9 and Kros Strain Breweries located at 10411 Portal Rd, La Vista, NE.
This is a fun 5K race along the West Papio Trail will be an out and back course from the pubs heading north on the trail! All pre-race and post-race party activities will be held at both pubs.
Salomon Product Launch & Demo Run at KSB with KSB run club
Salomon Product launch and Demo Run at KSB with KSB run club.
Early Bird 10 Mile Run
#EarnYourWorm! Kick off the running season with the first big race of the year in west Omaha. Fly out of Walnut Grove park at sunrise, circle beautiful Zorinsky lake, and then return for a post-race breakfast treat in the park.
Men’s Night at Peak Performance
Raising awareness of men’s mental health, one discussion at a time.
The Nebraska Half
The 2025 Nebraska Half starts and finishes at the spectacular Gene Leahy Mall and winds through the downtown Omaha streets, across the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge into Iowa and back to finish at The Gene Leahy Mall.
3 Great Distances: Half Marathon, 5K, Kids 1 Mile Fun Run
AAZK Race Against Extinction
Presented by AAZK and Peak Performance to help Conservation efforts worldwide. This year all proceeds will go to Trees for You and Me.
This event will bring us together for Earth Day to do our part for conservation while enjoying the fresh air and trails at Hitchcock Nature Center!
HillyGoat Half
13.1 miles of awesome trails and a finish you love to hate.
Proceeds from What the Hill?! Half Marathon, 10k and 5k will go toward the Black Elk-Neihardt Park. The GOATz are also committed to providing our time and energy to help better this park’s new trail system.
Taco Run
The Taco 5K Run is a fun and lighthearted event designed to bring people together to run, eat, and party!
AWARDS will be given as follows - Overall M/F (1st, 2nd & 3rd places) Master's Award M/F (1st, 2nd & 3rd places) Age Groups M/F (1-3) 19 & under, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 & Over.
American Heroes Half Marathon, 10k, 5K
All 3 events will start and finish in Haworth park. The course will use parts of American Heroes Park, Old Towne Bellevue, and the Keystone trail.
The terrain will be a mix of city streets, paved trail and dirt roads.
