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  • Lincoln Group Walk

    Lincoln Group Walk

    September 27 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CDT

    Explore Lincoln on foot with our upcoming 5K group walk! On Sunday, September 27 at 2:00 p.m., we’ll stroll through the University of Nebraska campus, the vibrant Historic Haymarket Entertainment District, and past the magnificent State Capitol building.

    We’ll gather at the Lincoln Visitor Center (201 N. 7th St., #110). If you’re driving, take I-80 to Exit 401 (US-34E/I-180 toward downtown), follow it to Q Street, turn right on Q, and take a left on 7th Street.

    A carpool group will meet at Nebraska Crossing at 1:00 p.m. To join the carpool, email Sandy at sandyspauld@yahoo.com.

    Please bring the $4 registration fee to participate.

    $4 per walker

    Lincoln Visitor’s Center

    201 N. 7th Street, #110
    Lincoln, Nebraska 68508 United States     + Google Map
  • COUCH TO 5K WEEK 6 (of 6)

    COUCH TO 5K WEEK 6 (of 6)

    October 5 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am CDT

    This week, we will meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 9 a.m. to begin the journey from couch to 5 km, just in time for our October walk! All walks are rain or shine, so bring what you need to protect yourself from the elements and some water, of course. This week’s walks will be at a little faster walking pace, up to 40 minutes. You may come any or all of the days, but please arrive early your first day of walking to sign the waiver.

    Free

    Lincoln Visitor’s Center

    201 N. 7th Street, #110
    Lincoln, Nebraska 68508 United States     + Google Map
  • COUCH TO 5K WEEK 5 (of 6)

    COUCH TO 5K WEEK 5 (of 6)

    September 28 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am CDT

    This week, we will meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 9 a.m. to begin the journey from couch to 5 km, just in time for our October walk! All walks are rain or shine, so bring what you need to protect yourself from the elements and some water, of course. This week’s walks will be for about 50 minutes. You may come any or all of the days, but please arrive early your first day of walking to sign the waiver.

    Free

    Lincoln Visitor’s Center

    201 N. 7th Street, #110
    Lincoln, Nebraska 68508 United States     + Google Map
  • COUCH TO 5K WEEK 4 (of 6)

    COUCH TO 5K WEEK 4 (of 6)

    September 21 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am CDT

    This week, we will meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 9 a.m. to begin the journey from couch to 5 km, just in time for our October walk! All walks are rain or shine, so bring what you need to protect yourself from the elements and some water, of course. This week’s walks will range from 40 to 50 minutes. You may come any or all of the days, but please arrive early your first day of walking to sign the waiver.

    Free

    Lincoln Visitor’s Center

    201 N. 7th Street, #110
    Lincoln, Nebraska 68508 United States     + Google Map
  • COUCH TO 5K WEEK 3 (of 6)

    COUCH TO 5K WEEK 3 (of 6)

    September 14 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am CDT

    This week, we will meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 9 a.m. to begin the journey from couch to 5 km, just in time for our October walk! All walks are rain or shine, so bring what you need to protect yourself from the elements and some water, of course. This week’s walks will range from 35 to 45 minutes. You may come any or all of the days, but please arrive early your first day of walking to sign the waiver.

    Free

    Lincoln Visitor’s Center

    201 N. 7th Street, #110
    Lincoln, Nebraska 68508 United States     + Google Map
  • COUCH TO 5K WEEK 2 (of 6)

    COUCH TO 5K WEEK 2 (of 6)

    September 7 @ 9:00 am – 9:30 am CDT

    This week, we will meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 9 a.m. to begin the journey from couch to 5 km, just in time for our October walk! All walks are rain or shine, so bring what you need to protect yourself from the elements and some water, of course. This week’s walks will be short (just under 30 minutes). You may come any or all of the days, but please arrive early your first day of walking to sign the waiver.

    Free

    Lincoln Visitor’s Center

    201 N. 7th Street, #110
    Lincoln, Nebraska 68508 United States     + Google Map
  • Wabash Trace – Group Walk

    Wabash Trace – Group Walk

    Pop up walk! Let’s meet at the trailhead (pictured above in the picnic shelter) for an easy walk on this rails-to-trails path in the woods just south of Council Bluffs. Meet at 9:45 a.m. to handle paperwork and pay. Lucky for us, the Tastee Treet is right there at the end of the walk! Leashed dogs are welcome; strollers rolls easily on the natural trail.

    July 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am CDT

    $4 per walker

    Lincoln Visitor’s Center

    201 N. 7th Street, #110
    Lincoln, Nebraska 68508 United States     + Google Map
  • July – August 2026 Newsletter

    July – August 2026 Newsletter

    Correction: The Step Out for Seniors event is Friday, September 18th, not Saturday, September 19th.

    Our July – August newsletter. Be sure to read “Sandy Speaks” for a bunch of activities coming up in August, including a “Couch to 5k Program” coming your way August 31st. For a downloadable version, click here: Downloadable Newsletter

    NWFT-July-Aug-2026-website

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  • Lake Cunningham – 5k and 10k Walk

    Lake Cunningham – 5k and 10k Walk

    October 10 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am CDT

    Walk along the peaceful Lake Cunningham trail with fall colors in the trees and birds floating on the lake. We’ll start at the Programming Area by the Campground, so look for the yellow signs.

    • A 10km and a 5 km route will be available.
    • The trail rating for this walk is 1A (flat, on sidewalks).
    • Strollers will be able to handle the route
    • Leashed dogs are welcome
    • A group walk will start at 9:30, if you’d like to walk with others.
    • Please return from walking by 1 p.m.
    $4 per walker

    Lincoln Visitor’s Center

    201 N. 7th Street, #110
    Lincoln, Nebraska 68508 United States     + Google Map