Packet pickup locations for 10/17 and 10/18: Packet Pick up will take place on Thurday 10/17 at a location TBD and
Friday 10/18 at Dick's Sporting Goods Location in Council Bluffs, IA. Times of pick up TBD. There will be NO race day packet pickup.
10/17 Packet Pickup Address 1:
Fleet Feet Omaha Aksarben Location
6750 Mercy Rd ste 105, Omaha, NE 68106
Hours: 4-7pm
Packet Pickup Address 2:
Dick's Sporting Goods
3816 Metro Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Hours: 3-7pm
*The following will not be permitted on race day by participants: Pets, Runners not wearing race 2024 race bib, baby joggers/strollers, roller skates, roller blades, Skateboards. The trail does not permit the use of motorized vehicles as well.
Timing and Photos for the event:
Timing and Photos will be conducted by Run Nebraska so be sure to smile as they capture photos of you on your epic day!
The Course:
Each event is run on the Historic Wabash Trace Nature Trail which is a converted Rails to Trail with a fine crushed limestone surface.
**Registration closes on 10/6 at 11:59pm
Prices:
10K Race
65.00 5/8 - 10/6
*T-Shirt/hoddie not available after 10/3
Half Marathon
85.00 8/5- 10/6
*T-Shirt/hoddie not available after 10/3
50K Ultra Marathon
*T-Shirt/hoddie not available after 10/3
***A portion of every entry fee will also be donated to the Wabash Trace Nature Trail (SWINT).
All prices are prior to tax and processing fees. Entries are non-refundable***
Awards:
All races – First, Second and Third place overall awards to each Male and Female in each respective race distance.
"New* 1st and 2 place age group award Male and Female of each race. 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-80
*Rawhide Ultra Race Series:
The ULTRA Series takes place again in 2024 starting with The Double Down Endurance Races and will continues into the fall with the fifth year of the Yippee-Ki-Yay Races. 2 different States, 2 Awesome venues and 1 Awesome Race series with more to come!!
Here's how the Series works to be eligible for your hard earned custom gift when you complete the 2024 Double Down 50K and the 2024 Yippee-Ki-Yay 50K you will receive a custom gift to boot for your BIG Ultra accomplishment. We think that deserves a BIG HUGE YEE HAW!!!
Millitary Veterans for Special Drawing:
We are continuing our special drawing again in 2024! If you are a Military Veteran and you’re running with us at the 2024 races, be sure to select and answer the Military Veteran question at the time of sign up in the registration page. When you do you will be entered into a special drawing that will be taking place race week this October. This year we are drawing 5 recipients and they will receive a awesome Yippee-Ki-Yay race kit bundle full of great products!
Join in on the fun and receive the first to know info with our 2024 Facebook Group
Whether you have just registered and are running your first or you're Alumni of the Yippee-Ki-Yay Races join our private Facebook Training group today. When you do you will be connected with participants for the 2024 event. You can post questions, training photos to help encourage your fellow runners for the upcoming races. This group won't stop there however. We will be scheduling some fun extras within the group so be sure to join.
Yippee-Ki-Yay Races Training Group Facebook group link:
More Race details can be found at the following:
https://www.happytrailzrunning.com/yippee-ki-yay-50k-half-marathon-5mi-races