Sanders Saunter Charity Race is located at: Clinton State Park Army Corp of Engineer - Shelter 1 - Overlook Park 798 N 1402 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049

The 14th Annual Sanders Saunter Race, presented by the Lawrence Trail Hawks. BeMoreLikeClaire is our 2022 CHARITY PARTNER.

BeMoreLikeClaire supports projects that help provide access to food, housing and health care; provide mentors and leadership opportunities, promote healthy relationships, and work to create a healthier environment.

Race Date: Saturday, November 5, 2022

Race Distance and staggered Start times;The 50K race starts at 7:00 AM The 25K race starts at 8:00 AM. The 10K starts at 9:00 AM

Packet pickup -RACE DAY PICKUP ONLY.

Mile 90 will be capturing the beauty of the race day with their breathtaking pictures. Please visit their website www.mile90.com for the last several years of the Sanders Saunter pictures.

All distances are chipped timed by Timer Guys and live updates will be available on race day.Race date:November 5, 2022Start time:07:00 AMRace distance:50k, 25K, 10KCut off time:50K - 9 hours

Event Information

Awards

AWARDS

Runners will receive a long sleeved race shirt, size only guaranteed if you register by October 31st, and a finisher medal

Top three male and female finishers in each race will receive a handcrafted award, by Matty Mullins Masters Awards for Male and Female in each race Chip Timing and personalized race bibs. Mile 90 will once again be capturing the beauty of the race with their amazing photos. Please visit http://www.mile90.com/ to view the last several years of Sanders Saunter.

Race Director

• Todd "BAR Hawk" Chandler - contact

Registration

The race starts and finishes at Shelter 1, Corp of Engineer. All runners will run west on the white trail before turning south on yellow. Runners will ascend and descend the ridge of Sanders Mound and then run north on yellow. All runners will then access the white trail and continue on the white trail.

10K RUNNERS – you will access the Lake Henry Aid Station and return back on the blue trail. You will run the mound again and then finish at Shelter 1 / Start Finish.

25K/50K runners will continue on the white trail to the first connector trail past MILE MARKER 9 (9.19 on the Clinton Lake Map). The runners will access/ run down the connector trail to the blue trail (mile 5.59) and continue back on the blue trail to the finish line.

25K RUNNERS – ONE TRIP TO THE MOUND AT THE BEGINNING 50K RUNNERS – TWO LOOPS OF THE 25K COURSE = A TRIP TO THE MOUND AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH LOOP. There is an 11:30 am cutoff for 50k runners to start their second lap.

25k/50k runners are required to carry a handheld or hydration pack. Drop Bags are available at Lands End and Start/Finish Aid Station.

Distance 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 Oct 31. 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. You can also make an "event change" on ultrasignup and change the distance yourself; in the event you upgrade the distance it will generate a code and prompt you to re-register for the new distance.

We DO NOT allow runners to transfer entries to other participants. NO Transfer Permitted: Race numbers and official participant bibs are assigned by the Race Director to each specific participant and may not be transferred, reproduced, replicated, or modified under any circumstance. You may not: 1) give or sell your number or tag to another person; 2) receive or purchase a number or tag from another person; 3) modify, make copies or other reproductions/replications of your number or bib for any purpose (or allow another to do so); and/or 4) 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 also prohibited and any person found violating these rules will be subject to penalties, including but not limited to disqualification and suspension from subsequent Sanders Saunter events.

DROPPING DISTANCE ON RACE DAY

50K runners who drop to the 25K race will receive a 25K finisher award, if available. However, they are not eligible for 25K, 1st, 2nd or 3rd place awards.

DEFERRAL

This is our annual Charity Race. Each year our Charity Partner is unique therefore we DO NOT allow race refunds, deferrals or transfers.

DID NOT START

If you can’t attend, and haven’t deferred, please let the Race Director know at least seven days before the race, 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.

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. Alternative 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.

The Gralon Rhys 5K - Race for Hope was established in memory of Gralon Rhys Kimble. It is a chip timed 5K & Family Mile Fun Run for all ages. It takes place on the first Saturday of November every year. The GR5K partners with Hope Family Orphanage in Nepal, Iglesias del Norte in Costa Rica, the Hatikva Project in Israel, and the Passion Center for Children in Malawi. 100% of the proceeds go to these organizations ministering both physically and spiritually to children with great need. Join us at Shawnee Mission Park on November 4th (or virtually from wherever you are) and take part in bringing true hope, love and physical help to orphaned and refugee children across the world. We hope to see you there!

Start & Time Limit

100 Mile and 100K 6 AM start; 30-hour time limit. 50 Mile 7 AM start; 29-hour time limit. 50K, Marathon and 1/2 Marathon 8 AM start; 28-hour time limit. Turnaround (halfway point) cutoffs of 14 hours for the 100 Mile entrants, 13 hours for the 50 Mile entrants and 12 hours for the 50K entrants along with aid station cutoffs on the inbound leg of both races.

Race Booklet

Please read through the booklet for detailed race information - 2021 KRT Race Handbook 

Course Description & Aid Stations

The Kansas Rails-to-Trails Extravaganza is run on the Prairie Spirit Trail and is a beautiful "rails-to-trails" course that runs through numerous quaint little towns.
The 100 Mile, 50 Mile and 50K course start at Celebration Hall in Ottawa with a short northbound out-and-back (100mile: approx 2mi, 50mile: approx. 4mi, 50K: approx. 1mi), then travel south to their turnaround (100mile: Iola, 50mile: Garnett, 50K: Richmond) and back north to the finish in Ottawa.
The 100K, Marathon, and Half Marathon start on the trail in Ottawa and will head south to their turnaround (100K: Welda, Mar: Richmond, 1/2Mar: Princeton) and back north to the finish in Ottawa.

The course is primarily on a crushed limestone trail, with asphalt paths as you travel through each small town. Manned and unmanned aid stations will be approximately every 5 miles (with no greater distance than approximately 6 miles) and the course is easily accessible to crew. It's a great event for first timers, as it's a flat and relatively easy course. It's also the perfect course for experienced runners wanting to set a PR. The atmosphere will be family friendly with plenty of places for your crew to hang out and relax while cheering you on. Pacers WILL BE allowed for the last half (approx.) of the event.

Aid Stations: Manned aid stations are fully-stocked with water, electrolyte drink & snack-type foods, unmanned aid stations with water only. Approximate distance between aid stations is 5 miles with no distance greater than a little over 9 miles between manned aid stations, all manned aid stations will have drop bag access..

The following link will open up a Google Map, showing the locations of the Start/Finish (Celebration Hall) and all six manned aid stations/crew access & drop bag points located in Princeton (1/2 Mar. t/a), Richmond (50K and Mar. t/a), Garnett (50 mile t/a), Welda (100K t/a, Colony & Iola (100 mile t/a). Unmanned (water only) aid stations are also show on map.
Course Map(s)

Direct Google Map links and directions to every Manned Aid Station

The courses are all USATF certified and record eligible.

100 mile - mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2287854271 // USATF: KS16018KH
100k - mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2287196812 // USATF: KS16005TJD
50 mile - mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2287889074 // USATF: KS16017KH
50k - mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2287920100 // USATF: KS16016KH
Full- mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2286774043 // USATF: KS16004TJD
Half- mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2286770038 // USATF: KS16003TJD

Check-In

Race headquarters is at Celebration Hall in Ottawa, KS. Packet pick-up and drop-bag (drop-off) will be held from 4-8 PM on Friday 10/27.

Packet Pick-up on Saturday morning will begin at 4:30am. Make sure that if you are using drop bags, they are turned in by the time designed in the Race Booklet

Celebration Hall is the Start/Finish and Staging Area for all Races
The best way to find it on Google Maps is to click the link above ^ or just search “Celebration Hall, Ottawa, KS”
There’s no good address – but either of the following will get you close:
1737 S Elm; Ottawa, KS 66067
220 W 17th St; Ottawa, KS 66067

Awards

All runners completing their respective race distance, within the designated time limit, will be awarded a date and distance specific, custom designed belt buckle or medal.
In addition, first overall male and female, in each race, will receive an overall award.

Lodging

There are several different hotels to choose from in Ottawa, KS, with none of them being any further than 10-15 minutes maximum from Celebration Hall (staging location).

For those who'd prefer to camp or sleep in their vehicle, the grass lot across from Celebration Hall is open for primitive camping / parking.

Photos

Complimentary runners photos by Mile 90 Photography will be provided posted to the Facebook page and on Mile 90's website.

The Arkalalah 2-Mile Run will be held in downtown Ark City during the annual Arkalalah festivities. Pre-registration is held through the Ark City Rec until Friday before the race. Race day registration is at the Chamber Office breezeway on Saturday morning from 7:30-8:30 am. Cash prizes are awarded to overall and divisions winners. For additional information on the 2-Mile Run call the Ark City Rec office at 441-4300.

Come join the fun of this lively 3.1 mile run/walk that starts and ends on Warren Avenue, in the heart of Southwestern College's campus. 
Start Time: 8:00am CDT
End Time: 10:00am CDT

It's been 20 years since the organization held its first walk, and we're excited about continuing the tradition! This year's event will kick off with a morning 5K, followed by our traditional parade 1-mile walk of fame, followed by a cornhole tournament!

Because of your past generosity, the organization has taken great strides toward its mission, including a job skills development program, continued learning series for parents and caregivers, and initial renovations of the new center for programs. The Parade of Stars: Down Syndrome Awareness Day of Giving is the largest awareness and advocacy fundraiser in Wichita in support of the Down Syndrome Society of Wichita. With your generosity, the organization receives support to continue its operations, while serving individuals in our community who need it most through effective programs and services for years to come.

Who is the Down Syndrome Society of Wichita?

The Down Syndrome Society of Wichita is a non-profit located in Wichita, KS, serving individuals with Down syndrome and their support networks including medical professionals, educators, supporters and of course families! While the name ends with Wichita, the service area stretches across the lower one-third portion of Kansas - including Hutchinson, Garden City, Dodge City and Liberal. Families are empowered through relevant learning series, connectivity, community support, resources, tools and valuable programs and services to impact lives. Just a few highlighted programs include:

• Summer of Discovery Learning and Exploration Program
• Artist Workshops
• Learning Series
• Connection Groups
• New Parent Outreach
• Lazos de Amor Spanish-speaking group
• Explore ICT Adult Life Skills

Your help is vital in ensuring organizational success!

While we are celebrating those individuals with Down syndrome, this fundraiser is important in the health and vitality of the organization. We still have families who need access to learning series workshops to provide better care. We still have adults with Down syndrome who need art workshops to creatively express themselves. Parents still need a core group for bonding and growth opportunities. New parents still need access to books and resources to begin their journey. Summer programming is still important for siblings to engage in memorable summer learning experiences together. Expansion of services is still needed in order to provide value to those we serve, while filling missing needs in our community. Funds raised stay local and go directly to support the work of the organization.

Pathway Sponsors: We encourage area businesses to participate in the fun, while joining this important event! Pathway sponsors will receive a sign on the walkway featuring over 100 individuals along with their business, to highlight their support in a meaningful way!

Dates to Remember

September 8 - Registration cut off with shirt
September 22 - Online registration ends
October 2 - Basket tickets available online
October 5 - Packet Pickup begins
October 6 - Packet Pickup continues
October 7 - Packet Pickup continues
October 8 - Final day of Packet Pickup ( we cannot accommodate pick-ups after this date. All items will be available at the event, starting at 10am.)October 11 - Last day for online basket tickets

All sales are final. No refunds.

Pathway Sign Submission

Each year, we celebrate the individuals we serve with their individualized pathway sign as we take the 1-mile path. 

Pathway signs will be due no later than Sept. 22nd. 

Click here to submit your sign!

Coronado Heights Run:
The 15K is composed of a flat, scenic country-road course with Coronado Heights hill (1 mile running distance up a circular, rugged road) at the heart of the race, this is a demanding course; please train accordingly. Aid stations (water) and split times will be provided throughout the course. The starting line will be at the intersection of Main and Lincoln streets (race will head north on main); the finish line will in close proximity to the starting line.

Registration begins at 6:00am

2-Mile Walk begins at 7:15am

5K & 15K begins at 7:30am

1-Mile Youth Fun Run begins at 8:30am

Lantz Tucker Memorial Fund for pets is a special fund for pets who are in urgent need of medical care.    
Imagine your beloved pet has an   emergency, like being hit by a car, and urgently needs vet care or he may die. But, you recently lost your job and things are tight and you don’t have $1000+ for a vet bill, no matter how much you love your dog. Or you have a job, you work hard, you work full time and it's barely enough to cover the bills. What if your only choices were to let your pet die or surrender him to a rescue so he may live?
We help those pets, and their loving owners, so that the pet doesn’t die and the owners don’t have to surrender it to get it help.
Our annual fundraiser, Run for Paws 5K will be October 7, 2023 at Frontier Park in Olathe! 100% of the money raised in our 4th annual Run for Paws 5K will be used to directly pay vets for the urgent and life saving medical care.
Since opening in April of 2020, our little fund has donated $227,793.71     and helped to keep 466 of pets in their homes, with the families who love them. We ask for nothing in return, and every single penny donated goes directly to vet bills.
This run is our only fundraiser, otherwise we operate 100% on donations.

Race through the Salt City as a part of this year’s Salt City 5K/10K races, presented by Salt City Brewing. This popular race helps to kick-off our community’s fall celebration, Hutch Fall Fest. Our event will start in front of the brewery at 514 N. Main with the 10K taking off promptly at 8a while the 5K begins shortly after at 8:15a. Participants will be officially chip-timed and eligible for age-group awards. All participants receive a medal and shirt. Additional race details will be e-mailed to participants the week of the event. Participants are encouraged to follow the Hutch Rec Race Series on Facebook.