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Winter Fitness Series
Event details and schedule
January 1st, 2026 - Rust Buster 5k
January 24th, 2026 - Full Wolf Moon
February 14th , 2026 - Valentine's Day 5k
We kick off the Year with the Rust Buster 5k on New Years Day, the Full Wolf Moon, finish with the Valentine's Day 5K, the 3rd and final race of our Winter Fitness Series. The races all take place on a very flat 1.5 mile closed loop course at scenic Two Rivers State Park in Waterloo, NE. Just minutes west of Omaha. USATF Certified. Official times. Presented by American Health and Fitness Institute and Club 402 XC & Track. Great for first timers and those looking to stick to New Years Resolutions!
Event details and schedule
The Winter Fitness Series supports healthy lifestyle for youth and adults. All races begin at 10:00 am sharp. Packet pickup and race day registration opens at 8:30 at the park office. Proceeds from the event benefit all go to support the USATF Nebraska Association Long Distance Running (LDR) Program.
The weather forecast should dictate your outfitting for race day. Please bring your mittens and warm dry clothes if you choose to change post run.
You will be directed to park next to the cabooses just inside the park. You will need to purchase a 2024 Nebraska Game and Parks permit for your car. NGPC - Login (gooutdoorsne.com) This will be good for the entire Winter Fitness Series.
Cyber Monday Deal
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