Blade 5K and 1Mile Walk + Virtual Event – Omaha, NE 2026

How we started: In 2018, our friend and former Ironman Nate Wigdahl, had recently become an amputee due to a devastating injury. He desperately wanted to start running again and we knew that we could count on Omaha's running community to help him achieve his dream. He knew that insurance wouldn't cover the cost of a running blade and he knew he had his work cut out for him. So Nate and a few friends decided to host a 5K fundraiser, and called it The Blade 5K . The quickly put-together event was a huge success and with the funds raised we were able to purchase a blade for Nate. Nate had an even deeper desire to help other amputees to overcome obstacles to living their best healthy lifestyle. Our momentum: In 2019, The Blade 5K obtained 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, and began holding monthly board meetings. The Board of Directors created a nomination process, so that other deserving amputees could apply to receive the proceeds from our race to pay for the (non-covered) cost of the speciali