Embracing the Journey: The Market to Market Relay Presented by Union Bank and Trust
After 17 years it has donned on me that the Market to Market Relay is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of teamwork, endurance, and the spirit of community. Each year, teams gather to tackle the impressive 75-mile course that runs from Omaha to Lincoln, Nebraska. This event, presented by Union Bank and Trust, unites runners of all backgrounds and skill levels in a thrilling challenge that brings out the best in everyone involved.
Early Bird Brunch is proud to partner with another premier Nebraska running event!
Originally, we teamed up on Pink Gorilla Event’s earliest seasonal event, the Early Bird Run, and now we are joining together again on the famous Good Life Halfsy in Lincoln on October 27th, 2024.
2024 Harvest Moon Hustle 10K
It was a clear black night, a clear white moon Pink Gorilla Events was in town, getting ready for Harvest Moon To Hustle the streets of Elmwood, so we could run Through this awesome town and down the Mopac Trail. Just hit the east side and head out to see All the head...
Eyes on the Prize: Elevate Your Running Game with Modern Vision Correction
Running is a sport that demands precision, focus, and endurance. Having clear vision is essential to navigating trails, spotting obstacles, and maintaining overall performance. Modern vision correction methods, such as LASIK and other advanced procedures, offer a significant advantage by freeing runners from the constraints of glasses and contacts.
A comprehensive M2M checklist for your team
Can you ever be fully ready for Market to Market? Your friends at UBT think so! They’ve compiled a list of everything your team will need to have when your van pulls away from the last pickup spot on the way to the starting line. On your marks, get set… and let’s get...
Helpful hacks from M2M vets and newbies
Market to Market’s sponsor UBT has three teams totaling 18 runners participating in the race this year. Some are veterans of this event, while others are participating for the first time. To help you prepare, they were asked a series of questions about how they’re managing preparation for race day.
How to conquer Market to Market 2024
Whether you’re a seasoned Market to Market racer — having packed yourself into a van for a full day of team relay running — or a novice entrant coming into this event with no prior M2M experience, you know that it’s an experience like no other.
The non-negotiables of distance running
UBT is this year’s Market to Market corporate sponsor, so we thought we should give their Wellness Advocate, Sam Dolezal, a chance to weigh in on how best to treat yourself as you train for and complete this year’s Market to Market relay race. The following is Sam’s advice.
Here for the long run? So are UBT’s people!
Teamwork makes the team work.
While you’re out running this year’s Market to Market Relay, you’ll be joined by three teams of blister-footed associates from our presenting sponsor, Union Bank & Trust (UBT). That’s 17 friendly folks from across 10 different bank (and trust) departments.
2024 Cornfield Cornfield 10K powered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
And We Are RUNNING!!!!! (I know you can hear Todd saying those words as you read them!!!) From the beautiful run around the Prairie Queen Lake to finishing inside Werner Park Baseball Stadium, we had the best time and kicked off our summer the best way we know how,...
