Difficulty: Hard

Length: 2.77 miles

Surface: Brick and Paved Road

Exchange Point: Old Market (11th Jackson)

Description: The race begins on the historic brick roads of Omaha's Old Market passing unique shops, boutiques, pubs, restaurants and entertainment this historic neighborhood is a blend of old and new. Continuing running south this leg quickly runs through a residential neighborhood on 6th Street. The neighborhood borders Omaha's Botanical Garden and is a short distance away from the Missouri River. The course breaks from the neighborhood and heads west on Bancroft St. for a short distance. Heading south on 10th St. over Interstate I-80 you two of Omaha's biggest summer time attractions come into view. The second exchange point is directly in- between Rosenblatt Stadium, the home of the NCAA College World Series, and Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, which is home to the world's largest indoor rainforest, desert and nocturnal exhibits.

Difficulty: Hard

Length: 4.19 miles

Surface: Paved Road

Exchange Point: Zoo and Rosenblatt Parking Lot

Description: Starting in-between Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Rosenblatt Stadium this hilly section of the course passes Spring Lake Park on 13th St. Continuing south on 13th St. runners pass the South Omaha Bridge one of the oldest bridges in Nebraska (that's why they are replacing it). Runners will run through two unique Omaha City Parks in this section. Mt. Vernon, the first park, is modeled after George Washington's Mt. Vernon. This well maintained park is also home to a historic sun dial which marks the start of the Oregon Trail. After Mt. Vernon runners head towards Mandan Park passing one of the best views in Omaha overlooking the Missouri River and Downtown Omaha. The tall tree trend continues even after runners make it out of the switchback roads of the park and onto the brick roads of Bellevue Blvd.

Difficulty: Moderate / Hard

Length: 5.09 miles

Surface: Paved Road

Exchange Point: Southroads Mall / TD Ameritrade

Description: A good mix of hills that go up and down. This leg brings on some of the most extreme grades on the entire course. After leaving the mall runners will head southeast along Bellevue Blvd. toward the Missouri River. This leg combines residential, commercial, and park areas as runners continue to run through classic neighborhoods, then head towards old downtown Bellevue and finish at Hayworth Park.

Difficulty: Easy

Length: 5.00 miles

Surface: Paved Recreation Path

Exchange Point: Hayworth Park

Description: Starting in Hayworth Park runners continue heading south onto the Keystone Trail system. This flat paved trail borders the Missouri river and passes farmland on the west and south. As the sparsely populated trail turns west runners will run past the City of Omaha's Papillion Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant on their right and the Papillion Creek on the left. The treatment plant is one of the only structures runner will pass on this long but flat fast leg of the course.

Difficulty: Moderate

Length: 5.40 miles

Surface: Paved Road and Gravel

Exchange Point: Keystone Trail Lot at Papillion Creek Treatment Plant

Description: One of the course changes to Relay. This stage eliminated using the town of LaPlatte as an exchange point creating a long stage. Runners will leave the Keystone Trail behind and head south a short distance on Harley Lewis Rd. until they reach an intersection. Once runners reach the intersection of Harley and LaPlatte they will head west (right) on LaPlatte towards the town of LaPlatte, the home of "HAMBURGER ROCK" the site of the first hamburger served west of the Missouri. During this flat section of the course competitors are surrounded by rural Nebraska with the Platte River in the distance (south). As runners approach the town of LaPlatte they will continue down Main St. and continue down the paved LaPlatte Rd. Runners will pass numerous lake residential areas to the south. This section of the course slowly gains elevation, the last half of a mile a steep hill brings runners to T intersection. Racers will want to take a left and start downhill on a gravel road towards the MUD plant.

Difficulty: Moderate / Hard

Length: 4.70 miles

Surface: Gravel and Shoulder

Exchange Point: M.U.D. Water Plant

Description: Another noticeable change for those that participated in the 2008 relay. Leaving the M.U.D. parking lot runner 6 will continue heading west and the road will start heading away from the river. As the road turns away from the river runners will notice a gain in elevation. After passing a few horse farms runners will be heading north and up a steep hill. Waiting at the top of the hill is picturesque view of the rolling hills of this section of Nebraska. Runners will eventually reach Platteview road and head west on the highway until 72nd St. Exchange will be at the corner of 72nd and Fairview.

Difficulty: Moderate

Length: 3.49 miles

Surface: Gravel

Exchange Point: 72nd and Fairview Rd

Description: Country Hills. This section is full of rolling gravel hills. Runners will pass a small community near mile one, which is home to the famous Richfield Run.

Difficulty: Easy / Moderate

Length: 4.50 miles

Surface: Gravel, Crushed Limestone, and Pavement

Exchange Point: 114th and Fairview

Description: Your teammates almost got you to the top of the hill, after a short climb on Fairview you get to enjoy a downhill jaunt to Springfield, NE home of the Sarpy County Fairgrounds.

Difficulty: Easy

Length: 5.41 miles

Surface: Crushed Limestone

Exchange Point: Springfield

Description: Leaving the rodeo of Springfield County Fair runners will head south on the Mopac Trail towards the Platte river. This flat section of the course is often inside the comfort of overhanging trees and starts off besides a small stream. This flat crushed limestone section is long but is also one of the easier running sections of the course because of lack of elevation. Most of the leg runs parallel with Highway 50. Highway 50 is often hidden from the runners view because the amount of trees and the elevation difference between the trail and the highway. Towards the end of the leg runners will pass a small bar at the end of the leg and go underneath Highway 50 before they reach exchange point 10 in the Mopac Parking lot at Highway 50 and Highway 31.

Difficulty: Easy / Moderate

Length: 5.50 miles

Surface: Paved Road and Crushed Limestone

Exchange Point: Mopac Parking Lot (Hwy 50 and Hwy 31)

Description: Leaving the Mopac Parking lot runners will head west on Hwy 31. This paved two lane Nebraska Hwy follows the Platte River. Runners will want to stay on the south side of the road running on the same side as oncoming traffic. This up and down section of the course offers some of the most scenic views on the entire course. As runners approach the Platte foot bridge they will turn left into a parking lot at around 4 miles and head downhill past a series of trailers and tall cottonwood trees before they reach the bridge. The footbridge gives a great view of the surrounding bluffs and state parks around the Platte River. Quickly after the bridge runners will meet their teammates past Camp Kitaki on the west side of the Platte for exchange point 11.

Difficulty: Hard

Length: 3.00 miles

Surface: Gravel

Exchange Point: Platte River Bridge Paring Lot

Description: Leaving the Platte River bridge parking lot runners will run a difficult section of the Market To Market Relay. Runners will follow Allison Drive south to Mynard Rd. At Mynard they will tackle a difficult hill before they pass the baton off to their teammate.

Difficulty: Moderate

Length: 3.59 miles

Surface: Paved Road

Exchange Point: 310th and Mynard Rd

Description: Surrounded by farm land and running on rolling hills this classic rural Nebraska road passes a classic white church and one of several quilt pattern barns in the area. This leg ends in the town of Murdock near the high school.

Difficulty: Easy

Length: 3.91 miles

Surface: Paved Road and Gravel

Exchange Point: Murdock

Description: Leaving Murdock runners will cruise down 2nd St. and head back towards 310th St. This flat section of the race is wide open, so any wind will be noticed on the open farm land. Runners will run towards Grandpa’s Woods Golf Course just south of Murdock.

Difficulty: Easy

Length: 3.02 miles

Surface: Paved Road, Gravel, and Crushed Limestone

Exchange Point: Grandpa's Woods Golf Course - Mopac (310th and Alvo Rd.)

Description: Less than a mile south of Grandpa's Woods 310th St meets up with the Mopac Trail which picked up again at Wabash and continues into Lincoln. This relatively flat section of Mopac heads southwest underneath hanging trees and over numerous streams. The trail was once a Missouri Pacific Railroad line that was abandoned in 1984 and the land was purchased by the Nebraska Trails Foundation. Runners will reach the town of Elmwood and reach exchange point 17 at the south edge of town just after they pass 298th St.

Difficulty: Easy / Moderate

Length: 4.33 miles

Surface: Crushe Limestone

Exchange Point: Elmwood Trailhead - Mopac (Elmwood, NE 298th St.)

Description: Leaving Elmwood, runners will continue on the Mopac and continue heading southwest on the crushed limestone trail. The first mile of this leg gains about 60 feet in elevation and is not as tree covered as the previous stage allowing runners to see the surrounding rural areas. Racers will reach exchange point 18 at 250th Street.

Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

Length: 3.58 miles

Surface: Crushed Limestone

Exchange Point: 250th and O St.

Description: Runners continue down the Mopac Trail heading west towards the next exchange point in Eagle, Nebraska. This relatively flat section of the Mopac runs parallel to O Street and passes Wright Cemetery on the runner's left. As soon as runners reach Eagle, they will make the transition to the next runner.

Difficulty: Easy

Length: 4.14 miles

Surface: Crushed Limestone

Exchange Point: Eagle Trailhead - Mopac (Eagle, NE)

Description: Leaving Eagle, runners will again be surrounded by a canopy of trees above the Mopac Trail. Runners continue heading west and will cross over O Street at about 184th Street. This slightly downhill section of the Mopac Trail ends at 162nd Street just south of O Street.

Difficulty: Easy

Length: 3.35 miles

Surface: Crushed Limestone

Exchange Point: 162nd St. and O St.

Description: This stage of the course starts with a steady elevation drop, losing about 100 ft in the first mile and a half. The Mopac Trail continues through rural Nebraska for most of this section and passes Crooked Creek golf course between 132nd Street and 120th Street. Runners will reach the small town of Walton and make the final exchange point outside of Lincoln.

Difficulty: Easy / Moderate

Length: 2.72 miles

Surface: Crushed Limestone

Exchange Point: Walton Trailhead - Mopac (Walton, NE)

Description: Leaving the silos of Walton, runners head down one of the busier sections of the Mopac Trail. This section of the course is cover by tree canopy and signs of Lincoln are marked along the way. Runners may start to notice an increased number of birds in this section especially when they pass the Audubon Grassland Prairie area before 100th Street. Runners will pass a small country estate as they run over A Street at about 98th Street. Continuing down the crushed limestone trail, runners pass YMCA's Sprit Park before reaching the exchange point at the MoPac Station Trailhead.

Difficulty: Easy

Length: 2.95 miles

Surface: Paved Recreation Path

Exchange Point: Mopac Station Trailhead (Lincoln, NE)

Description: Starting on the eastern edge of Lincoln, runners cross 84th Street and continue on the Mopac. The trail changes from crushed limestone to a paved recreation path. Heading west, runners pass through residential areas past Wedgewood Lake and then cross over O Street on a footbridge. Quickly cutting through Lincoln runners pass a local nursery before they cross 66th Street and then Vine Street. From here, the trail continues through residential areas until runners make it to the exchange point shortly after they cross the 48th Street Bridge.

Difficulty: Easy

Length: 3.64 miles

Surface: Paved Recreation Path and Paved Road

Exchange Point: 45th and W

Description: The next runner continues heading west toward downtown Lincoln. After Peter Pan Park runners will continue on the Mopac trail over 27th Street on the new bridge. After passing over the bridge runners will head south a few blocks until they reach Vine St., towards the University of Nebraska. Runners continue on Vine until runners reach the Antelope Valley trail and head towards the Haymarket. Following the lights, runners will stay on the trail and head towards Memorial Stadium, home of Husker Football. Immediately after passing the stadium runners will cross over to Lincoln's Historic Haymarket.

Difficulty: Easy

Length: 0.15 miles

Surface: Paved Recreation Path and Paved Road

Exchange Point: 8th and T St.

Description: The last and final exchange point. A short jog to the finish line, we encourage entire teams to cross the finish line together to celebrate their accomplishment.