Tag: Nebraska Wander

  • 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

    Gene Leahy Mall Promenade Arch

    S. 11th & Farnam Streets
    Omaha, Nebraska 68102 United States
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  • 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

    Gene Leahy Mall Promenade Arch

    S. 11th & Farnam Streets
    Omaha, Nebraska 68102 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

    Gene Leahy Mall Promenade Arch

    S. 11th & Farnam Streets
    Omaha, Nebraska 68102 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

    Gene Leahy Mall Promenade Arch

    S. 11th & Farnam Streets
    Omaha, Nebraska 68102 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

    Gene Leahy Mall Promenade Arch

    S. 11th & Farnam Streets
    Omaha, Nebraska 68102 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

    Gene Leahy Mall Promenade Arch

    S. 11th & Farnam Streets
    Omaha, Nebraska 68102 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

  • 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

    Gene Leahy Mall Promenade Arch

    S. 11th & Farnam Streets
    Omaha, Nebraska 68102 United States
    + Google Map
  • Table Rock School House – 5k and 10k Walk

    Table Rock School House – 5k and 10k Walk

    September 5 @ 9:00 am 11:00 am CDT

    Help celebrate this one room schoolhouse by walking the same route walked by schoolchildren 100 years ago. After the walk, stay for lunch, featuring beer and brats to the sound of polka music.

    • A 10km and a 5 km route will be available.
    • The trail rating for this walk is 2D (moderate hills, with a significant part of the route on very difficult terrain).
    • Walking sticks/hiking poles are recommended, as is bug spray
    • Strollers will not be able to handle the route
    • Leashed dogs are welcome, but cannot come inside the buildings
    • A group walk will start at 9:30, if you’d like to walk with others.
    • You must return from walking by 1 p.m.

    Directions: From Hwy. 75, go west on Hwy. 4 approximately 13 miles. Left (south) on the first road (5th Street, gravel, unmarked) immediately after crossing the railroad bridge. At the T-intersection, turn left (east) on Vine Street (unmarked). Vine curves east and then south. Cross the railroad tracks, and immediately turn left (south) on Railroad Drive. Continue, keeping tracks on your left, for 3.7 miles. The school will be on the right. From Hwy. 50, once you pass Steinauer, the highway turns east and is now Hwy 4. Take Hwy. 4 into Table Rock, where it becomes Wyoming Street. At the T-intersection, turn left to stay on Hwy. 4 (Grand Street) for 0.2 miles and then turn right onto Vine Street (gravel). Cross the railroad tracks, and immediately turn left (south) on Railroad Drive. Continue, keeping tracks on your left, for 3.7 miles. The school will be on the right.

    $4 per walker

    Gene Leahy Mall Promenade Arch

    S. 11th & Farnam Streets
    Omaha, Nebraska 68102 United States
    + Google Map