Omaha Marathon

Omaha Marathon
Date September
Location Omaha, Nebraska
Event type Road
Distance Marathon
Established 1975
Official site www.omahamarathon.com

The Omaha Marathon is an annual marathon held in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The 2010 marathon was the 35th edition,[1] meaning that the race was first run in 1975. The event is a qualification event for the Boston Marathon. Today, runners have the option of running a half-marathon or 10 kilometers instead. The 2010 race was held on September 26 and there were 608 finishers.[2]

Course

The route has 17 miles of flat terrain and the running surface is mostly concrete or asphalt.[3] Part of the route passes by the Missouri River.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Thank you!". Omaha Marathon. http://www.omahamarathon.com/index.php. Retrieved 2 December 2010. 
  2. ^ "Omaha Marathon - Race Results". Marathon Guide. http://www.marathonguide.com/results/browse.cfm?MIDD=527100926. Retrieved 2 December 2010. 
  3. ^ a b "Course Maps". Omaha Marathon. http://www.omahamarathon.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78&Itemid=183. Retrieved 2 December 2010. 

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