The Tyler Vanderheiden Memorial Run, an annual race aimed at raising awareness and understanding of mental health, raised $10,000 for Nebraska Game and Parks state park trails in 2024. To date, supporters of the Vanderheiden Memorial run have contributed more than $30,000 to the Nebraska Game and Parks Foundation to support trails. Runners from every state in the nation and all 93 Nebraska counties participated either virtually or in-person in this year’s May 25 race. Funds donated this year will be used to support trail upgrades at Smith Falls State Park, home to Nebraska’s highest waterfall, and the donation could trigger access of up to $32,000 in matching federal Recreation Trails Program funds if a grant application by Game and Parks is successful this fall. The run is organized by the Platte River Fitness Series, with support by West Central District Health Department.
Tyler Vanderheiden Memorial Run
