Running
Marathon
42.2 km
Start: Jun 8, 02:00 AM
Sandhills Marathon
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Road runs in United States, Brownlee
Distances
Running
Half Marathon
21.1 km
Start: Jun 7, 04:00 AM
About
A run on a one-lane blacktop road in the beautiful Nebraska Sandhills south of Valentine. The 20th Annual Sandhills Marathon was held Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Catering & aid stations
On-course food and drink available at aid stations (please check official site for exact offerings).
Pacers
Pacemakers will lead the Marathon and Half Marathon at target times: Marathon 6:00 am CDT, Half Marathon 8:00 am CDT; pacers will be identified by Pacer flagging.
Results
View official resultsSurface mix
- 100% asphalt
Typical weather in Brownlee
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan35°17°
↑ 08:09
↓ 17:32
Feb37°17°
↑ 07:39
↓ 18:12
Mar49°27°
↑ 07:53
↓ 19:48
Apr58°37°
↑ 06:59
↓ 20:23
May68°48°
↑ 06:19
↓ 20:57
Jun80°59°
↑ 06:03
↓ 21:21
Jul86°66°
↑ 06:17
↓ 21:17
Aug84°64°
↑ 06:49
↓ 20:43
Sep76°56°
↑ 07:22
↓ 19:51
Oct61°41°
↑ 07:55
↓ 18:59
Nov48°29°
↑ 07:34
↓ 17:19
Dec36°19°
↑ 08:05
↓ 17:09
Sign up now
Register on the official organiser website.
Sign up nowWhat's included in entry
- Race t-shirt
- Race medal
- Chip timing
- Refreshments
FAQ
What is the race route like?
The race is run on a one-lane blacktop road through the Nebraska Sandhills, including the scenic Seneca Road.
What distances are offered?
Marathon (42.195 km) and Half Marathon (21.0975 km).
Is registration open?
Yes — registration is currently open via the official registration link.
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 11:45:05 PM
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