ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN - AND YOU CAN STILL REGISTER SATURDAY MORNING AT THE EVENT - PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY! * ALL RUNNERS WILL BE ENTERED INTO A RANDOM DRAWING FOR 2 CHESTERFEST TICKETS! * The Chesterfest 5k is a fun, casual run/walk event held annually in Chester, Nebraska. It is part of Chesterfest's full weekend of activities. The course stays within Chester village limits and is mostly flat. This is our Fifth Annual Race! Cost is $30 and includes a T-shirt – with trophies going to top Male & Female finishers as well as the oldest and youngest finishers. All proceeds go towards community improvements in Chester. You are welcome to show up and run on the day of the race, but we can not provide a shirt.
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6th Annual Chesterfest 5k Run / Walk 2026 — Chester, NE
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 27.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Chester, NE.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
