The 14th annual Race for Freedom is a 5K run/walk organized by ICT S.O.S. to benefit the fight against human trafficking. This year's Race for Freedom will be an in-person and virtual event on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, and will benefit ICT S.O.S.

In our first 13 years with this event, we have raised over $250,000 and helped to support 9 local direct service agencies in Wichita: Carpenter Place, The Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County, Youthville, Healthcare Haven, Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center, Kansas Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, Family Promise, Rise Up for Youth, and ICT SOS. 

Funds have been used to improve facilities, provide additional services, and make resources more readily available for victims and survivors. All funds received in the future will be used for the same initiatives. Beginning in 2021, funds have supported the Not Alone: Exploitation Awareness educational programming, Advocacy Services, and Fresh Start bags provided by ICT SOS to the community. 

Are you ready to help us raise awareness and funding to stop human trafficking in Wichita? The need is greater than ever, and we're poised to meet it, with your help. We look forward to partnering with you this year. We invite you to participate in this race by registering to run, walk, participate virtually, or by purchasing a t-shirt to create real and lasting change in our city!

We're thrilled to once again partner with Wichita Adaptive Sports. We Welcome Athletes in the Following Categories:  Youth Wheelchair Division, Adult Wheelchair Division, Youth Ambulatory Para-Athletes, and Adult Ambulatory Para-Athletes. Funds raised through the registration of para-athletes will be donated to Wichita Adaptive Sports to further their mission of making running events and other sports more accessible to more people of all abilities in our community.

If you have any questions about the race, our goals for the year, or sponsorship opportunities, please don't hesitate to contact us. We couldn't do this year after year without you, and we look forward to a wildly successful 2025 Race 4 Freedom 5K!

Clinton State Park, Lawrence KS

The Hawk 100 / 75 / 50 / 26.2 Race, presented by the Lawrence Trail Hawks, is located at: Clinton State Park
Army Corp of Engineer - Shelter 1 - Overlook Park
798 N 1402 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049

Hawk Hundred

The Hawk Hundred, sponsored by the Lawrence Trail Hawks, has the option of a 100-mile, 75-mile, 50-mile, and Marathon trail race. The course covers a 25-mile loop through the technical rolling trails at Clinton State Park, Lawrence, KS. The Marathon runners will run 1.2 miles on the Nature Center Trail before they start the 25-mile loop.

The 100- and 75-mile race starts at 6:00AM
The 50-mile race starts at 7:00AM.
The Marathon starts at 8:00AM

The pre-race briefing and packet pickup for all distances will be the morning of the event. Drop bags need to be dropped off race morning 15 minutes before your scheduled start time.

Mile 90 will capture the race day's beauty with their breathtaking pictures. Please visit their website www.mile90.com for the last several years of the Hawk Hundred pictures.

All distances 100 / 75 / 50 / 26.2 are chipped timed by Timer Guys and live updates will be available on race day.

SPONSORS - We are very grateful for the continued support from Orange Mud, Tailwind Nutrition, Second Best Coffee, and Honey Stinger

Please visit our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hawkhundred/ for information and updates to the race, to connect with other HAWK runners, past, present and future, and participate in contests that include prizes from our sponsor, Orange Mud. Also be sure to visit the Lawrence Trail Hawks at: http://trailhawks.com/ for information about our weekly group runs as well as our upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.

Awards & Swag

**Finishers**
All Runners will receive a race shirt, a race bag, and a distance-specific HAWK car sticker if you register by August 15th.

100 Mile Finishers | We have a beautiful Hawk finishers buckle. Runners completing the HAWK Hundred under 24 hours have a buckle with a distinct design.
75 Mile Finisher | Runners completing the 75-mile distance receive a custom HAWK cooler.
50 Mile Finishers | Runners completing the 50-mile distance receive finisher mugs handcrafted by Matty Mullins.
Marathon Finisher | Runners completing the Marathon distance receive a handcrafted marathon finishers' medal made by Matty Mullins.

**Awards**
We are continually evaluating our award system and are making a few adjustments this year. For each race, there will be:
Overall Winner
First Runner-Up - Male, Female, Non-binary
Second Runner-Up - Male, Female, Non-binary
Masters (Age 45+)- Male, Female
Last Mule in the Barn
The awards will be distributed in that order.

**Swag**

Website - Interactive Course Maps

Please see the Hawk Hundred website. for more race details.

Course Map

Marathon Course Map

General Course Description

100-mile & 75-mile Start time: 6:00AM. 50-mile Start time 7:AM Runners begin at the Start/Finish and run about an eighth of a mile to the trail head for the blue-blazed trail. Make a left turn onto the blue-blazed trail and follow it a couple hundred yards to the Sanders Mound trail. Runners take a left and do a quick 1.1 mile out-and-back to the top of Sanders Mound. From there runners get back on the blue-blazed trail and head for the Lands End aid station.

From Lands End, take the RED blazed trail for about 1 mile and then connect with the blue-blazed trail. Follow the BLUE trail and after crossing the Park road and it will turn into the white-blazed trail 3.5 miles from Lands End 1 at a point known as Cactus Ridge.

The white-blazed trail will take runners to the West Park Road aid station. From there, leave the trails and follow the signs, flags and ribbons along West Park Road, staying on the grass, to Bunker Hill. This is the Goodwin Loop. Complete the 2.5-mile Goodwin Loop, which includes a traverse of Bunker Hill, and return to the West Park Road aid station. Runners then continue on the white-blazed trail back to the Lands End aid station.

Leaving Lands End, continue on the white-blazed trail back to the Start/Finish aid station. This completes one loop of the course.

Big Loop: At the Start/Finish aid station, runners will have completed 25 miles (26.2 for marathoners)—what we call the “Big Loop.” Hundred-milers repeat the Big Loop three more times, 75-milers two more times, and 50-milers one more time.

When the trails cross: The white-blazed trail and the blue-blazed trail cross at several points on the course. The crossings will be heavily marked and signed, but it is the runner's responsibility to read and heed the markers, signs, and white and blue blazes to stay on course.

Marathon: Start time 8:00AM - runners will follow the same course as the 50, 75, and 100-mile runners, but they will run an additional 1.2 miles at the beginning of the race.

Aid Stations

The Hawk is a fully-staffed race with three aid stations, manned by experienced UltraRunners. The usual food and drink, with Tailwind and Honey Stinger products will be available at each of the aid stations. Aid stations usually offer a mix of vegan/vegetarian/omnivore options, including hot food and soups in the overnight hours. Aid station protocols will follow guidance from local health authorities and other safety precautions as necessary to protect the runners and our volunteers. Following are the locations and distances runners will hit aid stations as they traverse the 25-mile course (26.2 for marathoners).

• Lands End: 4.5 miles – no crew access, drop bags
• West Park Road: 10.5 and 13 miles – crew access, drop bags
• Lands End: 18.5 miles – no crew access, drop bags
• Start/Finish: 25 miles – crew access, drop bags

Cut Offs

CUT OFFS
The 100, 75, and 50-mile races have a Sunday 10:00am cut off for runners leaving the West Park Road aid station, after completing the Bunker Hill/Goodwin loop. This is at mile 88 for the 100-mile runners and mile 38 for the 50-mile runners.
The cut off for Lands End aid Station is Sunday 12pm, noon. This is at mile 93.5 for the 100-mile runners, 68.5 for the 75-mile runners, and 43.5 for the 50-mile runners.

To stay in the race, you must have left the aid station by the above cut off times. Volunteers will breakdown the aid station at that time, and depart. Runners continuing on their own accord past the cutoffs, and not arriving at the Start/Finish on or before the 2pm cutoff, will not be eligible for the finisher awards.

Deferment Policy

Seeing you cross the finish line is the reason we host this race. If you’ve signed up for one of the events, but are unable to safely participate in the Hawk race, runners have several options. Runners can make any necessary changes to their sign-up through Ultrasignup. Refunds are not available. We would ask that any runners making changes to their registration distance or status please send us a message through ultrasignup to make sure we are aware of the change.

CHANGING DISTANCE PRIOR TO THE RACE
Runners may contact the Race Director and transfer to a lower or a higher distance on or before August 21st. In the event a runner transfers to a higher distance, a pro rata charge will apply. No credit or refund can be given for runners transferring to a lower distance race. Runners can also "EDIT" registration on ultrasignup and change the distance; in the event you upgrade the distance the system will generate a code and prompt you to re-register for the new distance. If a race distance is SOLD OUT, you will not be able to change to the sold out distance.

The Hawk does not allow refunds. Runner cannot modify, make copies or other reproductions/replications of your number or bib for any purpose (or allow another to do so); and/or participate with an unofficial race number or bib (i.e., a number or bib that was not assigned to you by the Race Director).
Attempting to do any of the foregoing is prohibited and any person found violating these rules will be subject to penalties, including but not limited to disqualification and suspension from subsequent Hawk Hundred events.

DROPPING DISTANCE ON RACE DAY
Hundred milers who drop at mile 50 may receive a 50-mile finisher award, if available. YOU MUST DROP AT MILE 50, IF YOU CONTINUE PAST MILE 50 AND DROP LATER YOU WILL BE RECORDED AS A DNF FOR THE 100 MILE RACE. Runners dropping into the 50-mile distance from the 100-mile are not eligible for 50-mile 1st, 2nd or 3rd place awards. Hundred-mile and 50-mile runners may NOT drop to the marathon and will be recorded as a DNF in the race results.

DEFERRAL
Runners may defer their race entries to the following year, by notifying the Race Director on or before August 21st. The race Deferral is good for one year only. Requests for deferral must be submitted in writing to the Race Director; given the press of other preparations, runners should make sure their request has been confirmed. Deferring runners will be emailed a coupon code to use when the next year's registration opens. If a waitlist is activated in the distance, runners holding deferral coupon codes who have not already registered will be placed on the waiting list in the order of their registration.

DID NOT START
If you can’t attend, and haven’t deferred, please let the Race Directors know so your name can be removed from the starters list. You also have the option to remove yourself from the race on Ultrasignup. If you don’t show up, and don’t let us know in advance that you can’t make it, you’ll be recorded as DNS in the race results.

Race Cancellation or postponement

RACE CANCELLATION OR POSTPONEMENT
In the event the race should be postponed or canceled for reasons beyond the control of the Lawrence Trail Hawks (Pandemic, inclement or unsafe weather conditions; local, state or national emergency), refunds will NOT be made, but race packets, including race shirts, will be available at a location to be determined or possibly, though but not guaranteed, by mail.

ALTERNATE COURSE
If local authorities, Clinton State Park and the Kansas Trails Council trail steward, deem the trails unsafe for runners or vulnerable to damage due to muddy conditions, an alternative course will be provided by the Lawrence Trail Hawks race Directors, pending approval by Clinton State Park and the Kansas Trails Council Trail Steward.

Ever wished you could run the Air Force for a day? Well, now you can!  Sign up today for the Tanker Trot!

The Tanker Trot is a brand-new event that combines community involvement, fitness, and the excitement of military aircraft all in one fun-filled day. 

Join us on Saturday August 23rd for one of the longest running events in the state, the 44th Annual Mulvane Old Settlers Road Race..

Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 - 8:00 a.m. start time (packet pick-up and race day registration from 7:00-7:30 a.m.)

- 5K Race (all ages welcome)

- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (all ages welcome)

- Kid's Short Course Race (children ages 8 and under welcome)

- Virtual 5K (skip the race, keep the t-shirt!)

Fees: 

$27 for 5K Race

$17 for 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

$15 for Kid's Short Course Race

$15 for Virtual 5K Run (t-shirt only)

Race Day registration is available, with registration fees increasing $3 for same-day registration. Please note that race t-shirts will only be ordered for entries received by Friday, July 11th, 2025. No extra shirts will be ordered this year for late entries!

For questions, please text or leave a message for Race Director Abbie Hudson at (785) 546-7030 or marquetterec@gmail.com

1st Annual Sheriff's Benefit Fund Run

5k will begin at 9am

2 Mile will begin at 9:15am

Come join us for the 44th annual Derby Firecracker Race on the 4th of July!   Pick between a newly certified 4 mile course or a fast certified 1 mile course.  Enjoy a looped course that begins and ends in Derby's High Park.   A cash reward to our fastest male and female runners in each race of $50.00 will be awarded as well as age group awards! 

What's New?

• Shirts this year will be tri-blend shirts!  Shirts will be guaranteed for the first 400 registrants. So be sure to sign up early!
• Finisher medals will be given to all runners! One finisher medal for those that run both races.
• If you or somebody you know would like to volunteer, let the race director know.
• The races are chip-timed by the experienced crew of Timer Guys!
• Results can be found at Timer Guys, https://timerguys.com/results/
• Race photos can be found on the Derby Running Club Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/DerbyRunningClub/

Kids age 1-12 pricing is $15.00 before May 26th and $20.00 after. A $5.00 Price increase for all other registrants will be on May 26th, again on June 8th, and lastly on race day.

4 Mile Race

The Four Mile Race will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m. It is open to all ages and abilities, including runners and walkers. Veterans will be recognized before the start of the 4 Mile Race. This course starts at the North end of High Park and exits the South end before turning West on the Madison Ave sidewalk. The runner then turns North into the Derby High School campus to then cut across the high school parking lot to Rock Road. Continuing on the Rock Road sidewalk, turn back East on James St, pass the aid station at the 2.5 mile mark, and reenter the park at the North entrance roundabout.  The final stretch will make a loop within the park to the finish line.

1 Mile Race

The One Mile Race will follow the Four Mile Race at approximately 8:30 a.m. It is open to all ages and abilities, including runners and walkers. The 1 mile starts and ends within High Park after making a loop around the ponds.

Aid Station Refreshments

An aid station with water will be at the 2.5-mile mark of the 4-mile race. Bottled water and pre-packaged snacks will be provided after the race at the finish line.

Join the Derby Run Club

Want to save an extra $5.00?  Join the Derby Run Club for the low price of $25.00 for families and $20.00 for individuals.  What all benefits do you get for joining?

• Save $5.00 on each Derby Run Club Race
• Receive an awesome Derby Run Club T-shirt
• 15% discount at Fartleks Running Shop Smoothie Stop
• Assist the Derby Running Club in supporting the running community by funding quality equipment, certified courses, and insurance to continue our tradition of sponsor-free events designed “by runners for runners.”
• Board Member opportunities are available for members interested in guiding the DRC into the future!

Custom awards for the top three runners in the following age groups:

4 Mile                       1 Mile
Men & Women         Men & Women
10-under                   1-5
11-14                        6-10
15-19                        11-14
20-24                        15-19
25-29                        20-24
30-34                        25-29
35-39                        30-34
40-44                        35-39
45-49                        40-44
50-54                        45-49
55-59                        50-54
60-64                        55-59
65-69                        60-64
70-74                        65-69
75-79                        70-74
80+                           75+

Heat Warning

High heat and humidity can be dangerous to runners. Therefore, make sure you drink plenty of fluids the morning of the race and at the aid stations. If you feel overheated or feel dizzy, seek aid.

Safety

Races are limited to registered participants only. No roller blades, bicycles, skateboards, or dogs are allowed on the race course with the exception of a participant with a service animal. Noncompliance will result in disqualification. Course Marshall's will control traffic, but runners should use extreme caution along the course. Slower participants and strollers are encouraged to begin toward the rear to avoid congestion and collision.

Parking

During the hours of the race between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM, please enter and exit High Park from the North entrance next to James Street. Parking will be available in the North parking lot as well as other parking lots within the park.

The race will consist of a fun cookie run and a competitive run. The fun run participants will eat one cookie at EACH water station before continuing the race. This is a great event for the whole family!

DATE: June 14, 2025
TIME: Race starts at 7:30am
Early packet pickup will be held on Friday, June 13th from 8am-6pm at Krueger Insurance (130 E 4th St, Newton, KS)
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $35
LOCATION: Athletic Park Newton, KS
AWARDS: Top three males and female in each age group:
13 & Under,
14-19,
20-29,
30-39,
40-49,
50-59,
60-69,
70& Over

COURSE DETAILS:
The 5k course runs along the paved sidewalk of the Sandcreek Bike Path:
1. Begin by circling the Athletic Park
2. North to 12th St.
3. South to 1st St.
4. Back to the Athletic Park

All proceeds go to support to missions of Caring Hands Humane Society & Safehope.
By participating, you will make an impact on the lives of Harvey County’s most vulnerable.

Caring Hands Humane Society
Our mission, through the promotion of education in basic humane animal care, is to relieve animal suffering and to prevent cruelty to animals. At Caring Hands Humane Society, we believe all animals should be treated with dignity and respect at all stages of life. We always strive to provide the best possible care to the animals entrusted to us, and to educate others about the benefits of strengthening the bond between humans and companion animals.

Caring Hands Humane Society aims to continue working towards remaining a No-Kill community for homeless animals. As of 2023, our total live release rate is 95.5%. Caring Hands will continue to achieve this status with the support of our volunteers, fosters, adopters, donors, sponsors, and the community around us. 

Safehope
In 2023, Safehope provided services to 751 adults and 131 children across the tri-county area. Advocates answered 3,248 crisis hotline calls, and 43 survivors spent over 1,100 bed nights in emergency shelter.

From 24-hour crisis hotline to supportive services to professional training, Safehope offers crisis intervention, advocacy, therapeutic services and support; to address the needs of victims, their children and our communities.

Join us at the Smoke on the Plains BBQ Festival for our Smokin' 5K race! The race will be on Saturday, June 14 at 7:30am. The course is a USATF certified course. It will start and finish in High Park, and will run through the city streets of Derby, Ks. There will be awards for the overall female and overall male, and 1st place age group awards. The overall winners will win a box of steaks! And we have great prizes for the age group winners! Finsher medals will also be given to everyone who crosses the finish line. 

The Smokin’ 5K is an event you won’t want to miss! So lace up your sneakers, grab your friends, and get ready to smoke the competition.

We couldn't host this race without the support of our sponsors! Thank you Little Busters for being our gold level sponsors!

To view race map, click here

*Race registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. 

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/b29museum.

Place

B-29 Museum
82 Curran Road
Pratt, KS US 67124

Description

Step back in time and run for a great cause at the 2nd Annual B-29 Museum & Memorial 5K, benefiting the only museum in Kansas dedicated to preserving the B-29 legacy and WWII history as it relates to Pratt Army Air Field (PAAF), 1942-1945.

Event Highlights: 

• Scenic 5K (3.1 miles) route around the B-29 Museum grounds and All-Veterans Memorial. 5K Race will be certified by Timer Guys. 
• 1-mile walk along historic trail/walkway.
• Virtual option.
• Custom logo medal to all 5K finishers.
• Commemorative t-shirt to all registered participants.
• Additional/extra t-shirts may be purchased with registration. 
• Custom awards to 5K top finisher in each age category, male and female.
• Exclusive access to the B-29 Museum exhibits for 5K participants and Veterans on June 7th and 8th.

Registration Details:

• Commemorative t-shirts to all registered participants 
• Finisher medals to top finisher in each age category, male and female.
• Registrations = $35

Proceeds from the event will directly support the B-29 Museum, preserving the stories and artifacts of those who served during WWII, specifically those who served on Pratt Army Air Field from 1942-1945, and for future generations. By participating in this 5K run/walk family-friendly event, you're not only staying active but also making a meaningful contribution to preserving history.  

Get involved and spread the word!  Invite your family, friends, and history enthusiasts to join us!  Share this event and use the hashtag #B29Museum5K to connect with others passionate about WWII history and the B-29 Superfortress.