Westview Arbor Day 5K/10K Run and Walk

Lace up your running shoes for the Westview Arbor Day 5K/10K Run and Walk, a vibrant community event set to take place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Omaha, NE. This festive run and walk, hosted by Westview High School, offers both a 5K and 10K distance, starting and finishing at Entrance 1 of Cunningham Lake, located at 8965 State Street. Participants can anticipate typical race day conditions around this time of year, with comfortable highs near 66F and lows around 44F, accompanied by a modest 14% chance of precipitation.

The course itself winds around scenic Cunningham Lake, offering a picturesque backdrop for your spring race. While specific elevation details are not provided, the lakeside setting typically suggests a relatively flat and enjoyable route, ideal for setting a personal best or simply enjoying a refreshing morning outdoors. Beyond the race, the Westview Arbor Day event is a celebration of community and nature, featuring family-friendly activities like face painting and cornhole.

Runners will receive a commemorative swag bag, including a race shirt, seed packets, and a tree sapling provided by the Papio-Missouri Natural Resources District and the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, reinforcing the Arbor Day theme. Post-race, refuel with tasty donuts and bananas courtesy of HyVee. In a unique tradition, race winners will earn the honor of planting a celebratory tree in the Westview High School Arboretum. The event also fosters an educational atmosphere, with Westview High School students collaborating with the University of Nebraska Omaha College of Sports Medicine and Biomechanics and Makovicka Physical Therapy to lead stretching sessions and gather activity and heart rate data from willing participants. This blend of competitive spirit, community engagement, and environmental celebration makes the Westview Arbor Day 5K/10K a truly distinctive race experience.