Omaha Running Club Distance Clinic for the Omaha Marathon

2026 Omaha Running Club (ORC) Distance Clinic Leading to the Omaha Marathon- Commitment to Consistency

The start of the clinic will officially start on June 1st  to Sunday, September 27th.

ORC Members: $25.00 registration.

Non-members: $50.00 (This will include ORC membership for one year).

What You Get as an ORC Member and Distance Clinic member:

• A cool ORC T-shirt 👕
• A free training plan for the Omaha Mrathon on September 27th.  This is a 17 week plan leading to the half marathon or full marathon. We will help you support goals!!!
• Weekly tips and advice 
• Free admission to ORC fun runs
• Complimentary entry to the Chiller Challenge, including a post-race buffet lunch
• A monthly club newsletter featuring insights from elite marathoner, Jesse
• More information on the STRAVA group and Facebook will be forthcoming
• Member discounts, including:
  • 10% off at Fleet Feet and Peak Performance

Water and snacks provided during Thursday Hills & Strength sessions

Expert-led sessions on topics like:

•        Injury prevention
•        Nutrition
•        Core strength benefits
•        Choosing the right running shoes
•        Transitioning between road and trail running
•        Marathon training and beyond

Consistent group runs with individual support 7 days a week to help you reach your goals

      Additional experienced coaches and team leaders available at various locations throughout Omaha (times and locations vary).

Fun “pop-up” prizes and drawings to reward consistency and participation

Weekly Group ORC Runs:

• Monday Madness at Swanson Park Mountain Bike Trail-6:15pm with Mitzi, and Coleen
• Tuesday Night Track (TNT), - warmup starts at 545pm or before. Track work out at 6pm. These are usually held at Buena Vista High School. Once a month there are mile repeats at Elmwood Park by the outside pool (all levels).
• Wednesday night Peak Run- 6pm at Peak Performance on 78th Cass St. Conversation pace or tempo run. This group has been running for over 10 years (all levels).   Also, on Wednesday- The Aksarben Running Club- starts from Inner Rail at 6:30pm.
• Thursday Hills & Strength: 5:45pm (one hour of the scheduled run plan).  Location: Pacific Meadows at 159th Pacific Street. This will be slow progression starting out with dynamic drills and warm up.  Afterwards, at 645pm- Optional boot camp-style with hills, grit and strength (30 minutes).
• (New!) Friday-6am at Flanagan Lake: with Nat Ogura and the Elkhorn Running Amigos
• Saturday- Hardy Coffee Downtown 7:30am with Joe Marvin (all levels)
• Saturday- 8am Peak Performance 156th Maple Street with Kevin Kathka and others!
• Sundays with Omaha Running Club: 8am. (See Omaha Running Club Facebook or Instagram page as location varies)- Either a recovery run or long run at conversation pace (all levels).
• *Starting June 14: Sunday trails- 8am.  Achieve the Distance at Lake Cunningham trails with Kim Petersen. 

Join in and sign up online or come for more information on:

APRIL 23rd 2026, at 6pm. Location: Peak Performance, 78th Cass St, Omaha, NE.   Information session and sign up for ORC distance Clinic and Omaha Marathon. 

May 7th 2026, at 6pm. Location: Peak Performance, 78th Cass St, Omaha, NE:   Special guest, Todd Nott; Former cross- country coach for over 30 years who continues to dominate the ultra- marathons and road races. He will share some of his experiences and valuable advice. 

May 15th, from 4pm-7pm, I will have an information booth at Oakview Mall!!

June 17th 2026 at 6pm. Location: Peak Performance, 78th Cass St, Omaha, NE:  The importance of CORE-  with special guest, Hilary Catron. Bring a mat!

July 15th, 2026- at 6pm Location Barbra Weitz Community Center. Nutrition with expert Niki Kubiak

August 5th 2026 at 6pm. Location: Peak Performance, 78th Cass St, Omaha, NE:  Heel Yeah—Let’s Talk Running Shoes. Special guest, Peak Performance Owner, Tim Kruger.

**Other expert-led sessions will be announced in early June**