Omaha Marathon of flat terrain and the running surface is mostly concrete or asphalt. Part of the route passes by the Missouri River. Omaha Marathon The Omaha Marathon is an annual marathon held in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The 2010 marathon was the 35th edition, 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. On May 1, 2013, it was announced that the previously all-volunteer, non-profit
Long-distance running Marathons, which were established in the 1940s. The 1970s running boom in the United States made road running a common pastime and also increased its popularity at the elite level. The marathon is the only road running event featured at the IAAF World Championships in Athletics and the Summer Olympics, although there is also the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships held every two years. The marathon is also the only road running event featured at the IPC Athletics World Championships and the Summer Paralympics. The World Marathon Majors series includes the six most prestigious marathon competitions at the elite level