Saturday In The Park is a 5K race and 1 mile Fun Run open to the public and is sponsored by Run4Fun. The 5K course is through the lovely Independence Riverside Park and adjoining street while the fun run is within the park complex. There will be finisher medals and snacks at the finish line. Top finishers will be recognized.
We welcome runners of all ages! Between the 5K and fun run, our event includes a fifty yard Tot-trot for children 5 and under. No registration is required for the Tot-trot. Each tot receives a medal for finishing. There will be games and other activities for kids, weather permitting.
See you Saturday In The Park on May 3, 2025 at 8:30. Registration is open until race day from 7:30-8 am. Packet pick-up at the Oval just look for the Carousel.
This event is a great way to meet new people and get a little exercise while supporting UNK's Student Leadership Scholarship fund.
The Fun 5K Walk/Run, which is open to anyone, regularly attracts 400 to 500 participants and raises thousands of dollars for student scholarships. Participants receive a T-shirt and there are drawings for prizes donated by sponsors.
Saturday, April 26, 2025 8:00 a.m. - Event check-in at Cope Fountain on the UNK Campus 9:00 a.m. - Race Time Sponsored by the Loper Programming and Activities Council
Early Registration ends at midnight, April 8,2025
Entry Fee UNK Students - Free Non-Students - $15.00
After April 8 Deadline UNK Students - $10.00 Non-Students - $20.00
Online registration will end April 23, 2025 at 12 noon. Entry fee is non-refundable.
Join us for the 31st annual Easter Sun Run on April 19 at Sedgwick County Park in Wichita!
🏃♂️ Lace up and get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Easter Sun Run—one of the Midwest’s premier 10K and 2-mile run/walk events! Whether you’re racing for the win, enjoying a fun jog with friends, taking a relaxing stroll (and earning a medal for it!), or bringing the family for the Easter Family Fun Zone, this event has something for everyone.
Beyond the finish line, your participation makes a real difference! The Easter Sun Run is a major fundraiser for Youth Horizons, a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of 200 local youth and their families through mentoring, residential care, and advocacy programs.
Run for fun. Run for impact. Run with purpose. We can’t wait to see you there!
Saturday, April 19 Sedgwick County Park 9:00 a.m. - 10k race 11:00 a.m. - Jeff Wenzel 2-mile run/walk
Run solo or build a team and multiply the fun - everyone receives a T-shirt and finisher's medal. The fastest among us win cash awards!
And the CASH AWARD goes to...
10K Top 3 - Male Top 3 - Female
Jeff Wenzel Memorial 2-mile Top 3 - Male Top 3 - Female
Master's Award - ages 40-59 - both 10k and 2-mile Top Male Top Female
Senior Grand Master - 60+ - both 10k and 2 mile Top Male Top Female
Medals and certificates awarded for Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female by age categories.
Teams
NEW THIS YEAR! All teams of 10 or more that register before March 28 get a $10 discount per registrant AND the team's name printed on the back of their Easter Sun Run shirts for free. Custom aqua shirts are for teams only this year! Make sure and visit the TEAMS tent at the event. Use it as your team meeting point, stop in for a quick snack, and get your team photo taken.
The discounted TEAMS pricing kicks in when the 10th person registers. All past registrants and all future registrants will receive the $10 discount at that time.
Trophies for the fastest team, largest team, largest church team, best team spirit, and more!
Easter Family Fun Zone
Bring the entire family and join us for the annual Easter egg hunt, fun inflatables for the kids, yard games, cotton candy and popcorn, and a free BBQ lunch with hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, and more. It's festive family fun for a memorable day in the park!
Important to Know
1. All registration closes at 12 p.m. on Friday, April 18. 2. All teams of 10 or more receive a $10 discount per participant. Refund applied after 10th team member registers. Discounts can only be used once (no combining early-bird and team discounts). 3. Teams of 10 or more get their team name printed on race t-shirts if registered before March 28 (T-Shirt deadline)
Packet Pickup - Sponsored by Pratt Industries
When:
Wednesday, April 16, 12 - 6 p.m.
Thursday, April 17, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday, April 18, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: 125 S. Washington, Suite 200
If you are unable to participate, please consider your registration as a donation to Youth Horizons. Proceeds support youth and their families in our mentoring and foster residence ministries. For questions about the event, please contact Mike Helander: (316) 706-8511 (via text) / mike.helander@youthhorizons.net
The mission of the Kansas Infant Death and SIDS (KIDS) Network is to serve those who are or may be touched by the tragedy of infant death or SIDS by providing supportive services, community education, professional training and support of associated research.
The KIDS Network’s strategy is to reduce infant mortality by collaborating with statewide initiatives to address prematurity, congenital defects, stillbirth and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). This is achieved through multiple innovative initiatives, including: Safe Sleep Community Baby Showers; Cribs for Kids; Safe-sleep education for new and expectant parents via hospital, home visit, or birthing center; and safe-sleep training for healthcare and child care providers.
Packet Pick Up Pre-registered participants may pick up their packets at the KIDS office, 300 W. Douglas, Suite 145, Friday, April 25, 2025 from 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. 5K timing chips will be distributed with packets. Packets will also be available at check-in on the event day.
2nd Annual Leading Causes of Life 5K and Festival (sponsored by Engage Douglas County)
Date: Saturday, April 26th, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Broken Arrow Park, Lawrence
Entry Fee: $20
Proceeds benefit youth prevention and mental health in Douglas County.
Participant Packet Pick Up: Friday, April 25 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at DCCCA Service Center (1739 E. 23rd St. Lawrence, KS 66046)
Vendor Registration: Vendors and organizations are welcome to attend. Complete the registration form to reserve your space.
Cancellation: The run will be held rain or shine. If necessary, we will cancel the run for safety reasons. No refunds for any reasons; proceeds will go to local youth prevention programming.
The Open Range Gravel Race is an ultra-endurance bicycle race through a remote and rugged area of the state. Start time for the 200k race is 8am and there will be a 10 MPH pace cutoff. The distance for the 200k will be between 125 - 132 miles. If you don't think you can maintain a 10 mph average, please feel free to sign up for the 100k+ or the Open Range Tour. The 100k+ starts at 8:20am.
NEW THIS YEAR: Pratt Volunteer Fire Department will handle Drop Bag and rider extraction service. If you want a drop bag delivered and returned, sign up for their service. Proceeds go to support the Pratt Volunteer Fire Department.
Sun City and Medicine Lodge will be the checkpoints for the race. Sun City is around 35 mile mark and Medicine Lodge will be around mile 80. Checkpoints will have water and light snacks. There is a drop bag service available (proceeds support Pratt Volunteer Fire) to riders. Bring your nutrition in a clearly marked bag or soft-sided cooler and we'll move it to the checkpoint(s). Heavy duty slider zip bags with ducktape and name work great! If racing in the 200k they will take 2 bags (one for Sun City, one for Medicine Lodge- they will not move the same bag from checkpoint to checkpoint).
While we do allow transfers up to registration close, we do not allow refunds for race fee. If you think you might need a refund, we suggest the race insurance provided through BikeReg. Proceeds from Open Range go to local non-profit.
Please join us in our small community, Benton, KS during our Benton Day celebration on April 26th. Start time is at 8am. The race will be an out and back course and timed by Timer Guys.
T-Bird Trot 5K formally known as Circle Foundation. Several years ago, Circle Foundation handed off the race to the Circle Booster Club. Same race, same community, and proceeds still benefiting our students in USD 375. If you feel led to make a donation while processing your registration, we would be extremely grateful! There is a free will donation breakfast sponsored by the Circle Booster Club during and after the race to kick off Benton Day. Your race entry includes breakfast, just show your bib when you get in line. For non-participating family members and friends, we encourage a donation.
Our route will include a trail just under a mile of the course. Trail shoes aren't needed for this run. We encourage you to check out Benton Two Angels Trail Facebook page for more information on how this trail came to life for all to enjoy. Benton Two Angels Trail
Please check our Facebook page, T-Bird Trot 5K for updates on the course and other race details.
Circle Booster Club is an organization comprised of dedicated parents, guardians, alumni, coaches, teachers, school administrators and community members who join together to support all student organizations of Circle Middle School and High School.
Our Mission
* Support students * Unite the Circle community * Enhance parent and school support
Race Route
This years course will be identical to last years. We reserve the right to change the course if necessary, in order to preserve the Two Angels Trail. We do not foresee any reason that the course would need to be changed, but in the event it does, please watch our Facebook T-Bird Trot 5K and any emails for updates.
Breakfast and Start Line
Breakfast will be located in the Lyons Community Building and sponsored by the Circle Booster Club. This is a free will donation for non-race participants and a kick off to Benton Day for the community. Showing your race bib will provide a free breakfast.
Welcome to the 34th Annual Hesston Recreation and Community Education Emma Creek 5K/1M run/walk.
This is our annual fundraiser to raise funds to serve our youth, who due to budgetary constraints, would not be able to participate. This race is an critical part of our mission which is "to serve our community so that people of all ages and abilities can have fun, grow and feel a sense of belonging."
If you have participated in the past, things will be a little different this year due to the construction around the high school. Please take note.
The first 600 who sign up will receive a swag bag with goodies from our sponsors as well as a 2025 Emma Creek t-shirt. The one mile will start at 9am. It is a fun run/walk, non-competitive for those who want to support us, but do not want to do a 5k. The 5k will start at 9:30am, with awards ceremony at 10:30am.
In previous years, awards plates were created by artist Lynn Lais. Mr. Lais was a Hesston resident, but has moved to Maine. We have greatly appreciated his artistic works and will be truly missed. We have partnered with Galley Mostaza in Harper Kansas to create our plates this year.
Awards will be given to the Top 10 overall and top 3 per age group. Age groups are 8 & younger; 9-11; 12-17; 18-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80-84; and 85 and older. The awards ceremony will not be more than 30 minutes.
New this year!
If you have family or friends who want to cheer you on, but don't want to wait around... We have teamed up with the Healthy Harvey Coalition for things to do while they are waiting! We will update this more, when more information is available.
Packet Pick up
Friday, April 25
Hesston Aquatic Center
300 N Ridge Rd
9am to 3pm
Race Day Schedule
Hesston Middle School, 100 N Ridge Rd
Packet pick up/"day of" signing up - 8am
One mile - 9am
5k - 9:30am
Will have brunch for runners
Awards - 10:30am
Parking will be at the stadium.
Rules
The Emma Creek 5k is a certified fast-and-flat course for WOMEN AND GIRLS of all ages
Timing chips are used
All Kansas middle school, junior high and high school track and field athletes are ineligible to enter or compete due to KSHSAA rules
Strollers are welcome, but should line up toward the back of the starting line
Please no cell phone use or pets in the race
No scooters/skates/skateboards
Medical Aid will be available
Race results will be available at timerguys.com
FACEBOOK: Join us at “Emma Creek Classic 5K” on Facebook.
Oklahoma’s Oldest Trail Run!! The race was started in 1999 by Earl Blewett. Earl saw the beauty of Lake McMurtry with its gorgeous scenery, soft, beginner friendly trail system, spectacular lake views, and reputation for having some of the best trails in the state of Oklahoma for running as well as mountain biking. In 2009 Earl turned the race over to the Tatur organization and its race director Ken Childress. Ken did a fantastic job of keeping the quality, history and tradition of the Lake McMurtry Trail Race alive. The Outlaw group began directing the run in 2019 who added their own flair, while keeping the tradition alive with the same great trails and entertaining aid stations.
Day permits (parking pass) for Lake McMurtry can be purchased at https://www.lakemcmurtry.org/day-permit.html You can either go to their office and show them your comformation and get a hang tag, or just print the reciept and leave it on your dash.
Outlaw Trail Series
Complete all 6 trail runs in the Outlaw Trail Series (Outlaw, Lake McMurtry, Flower Moon, Dark and Dirty, Liberty's Lost Treasure and Thunderbird) in a calendar year and receive a cool plaque to recognize your achievement. Distance is not a factor (in other words, you can run the 5K or the 135mile). An Oklahoma-shaped plaque with hooks looks great as a display for awesome medals.
Course Description
A variety of distances to choose from with offerings of 100K, 50K, 25K, 12K and 5K on single track, winding through the pines and along the shores of Lake McMurtry. This is a moderately difficult course, great for beginners and seasoned trail runners alike. The courses consist of a loop on the west side of the lake with the longer races utilizing an out and back to the east side of the lake as well. The 50K has about 2,600 feet of gain. The 100K comprises the 50K course twice. Please message us for gpx files.
Packet pick up will start at 6 am the day of the race. It will be set up at the west side pavilion at the Start/Finish.
Photography
Pictures will be available free with your registration!!
Discounts/Benefits
Military Discount If you are currently an active duty Military or a Veteran, we'd like to give our thanks by extending a 10% discount for your entry fee. Please message us at Outlaw 100 for the coupon code.
Child Discount (In person only) Outlaw events are meant to be amongst family and friends. As such, any parent entry will entitle one child (15 yo and under) to a free entry of the same or lesser distance. We understand that registering all the kids gets expensive, so here is a chance for the kids to get a great medal and T-shirt and to be active and healthy as a family. Please message us at Outlaw 100 for the coupon code.
Volunteer Benefits Along with a T-shirt and the normal fun of volunteering, we would like to do more. It takes a community to put on quality races, but volunteers also need to be appreciated. The program will be as follows: Shifts are in 8 hour increments and you must sign up. If you volunteer for one shift at any of our races you will get 25% off registration for any of our future races. Distance is not a factor. So 4 shifts will be a free race.
Travel/Camping/Lodging
The start/finish is at the Lake McMurtry West Recreation Area. Apple Maps doesn’t give accurate directions to this location so please use Google Maps or the directions below. The race is not at the East Recreation Area.
Directions Lake McMurtry West Recreation Area(30285 Bronco Curve, Stillwater, OK 74075) From Stillwater and the 177/51 junction, head west on highway 51 (W 6th Ave.). Turn North (right) on N. Cottonwood Road for 3 miles. Then west (left) on E0590 and north (right) on County road 160 and a right on Bronco Curve.
Stillwater offers a variety of hotel options. Airport options include Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City and the Tulsa International Airport.
Deferal / Transfer Credit (to a different race)
If you can no longer run the event you registered for, we offer the below-sliding scale prior to the originally schedule race date for receiving credit to a different Outlaw event. We do not provide refunds, deferrals, or transfers - only future race credit. The credit will only be useable by the original registered participant and only for Outlaw events. Unless otherwise stated, credits will be valid for two years from the original event date. Credit will be the amount paid minus taxes and fees. Transfers are a one-time opportunity. You cannot re-transfer a previously transferred race. Once credits have been issued, they are gone. This includes any credits used from volunteering, race credits, previous credits, or credits transferred. The submission date will be used to calculate the credit amount.
90-days out (or more): 100% credit
30-89 days out: 75% credit
Less than 30 days: No credit
Trail Workdays
Please visit our website or Facebook event page for information on trail workdays.
Miscellaneous
Medical Risks Each runner is responsible or their own actions. It is crucial that you are physically and mentally prepared for the stresses of the race. We will utilize the local EMS services in case of a medical emergency. It is important for the runner to recognize the potential physical and mental stresses that may evolve from participation in this race. Each participant must continuously monitor his/herself and understand their limitations. Remember that you are responsible for your own well-being during this race.
Race Rules For Runners 1 Absolutely no littering! 2. You may not stash supplies along the course. 3. Any runner dropping out shall immediately notify the nearest aid station or race management at the start/finish area. 4. Runners accepting a ride for any reason are deemed out of the race and may not re-enter. 5. All runners will abide by the directions of race management. 6. Violations of any rule will be grounds for disqualification. Race Management reserves the right to bar any runner from competing in this and any future Outlaw races. 7. In the case of a tie, runners will be placed alphabetically. 8. All animals must be leashed at all times. 9. Decisions of Race Management are final.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are trekking poles allowed? Yes.
Are dogs allowed? Yes, all dogs must be on a leash.
Do I have to run? No, in fact many people walk or hike the entire race no matter the distance. You do not have to be fast to participate.
Please visit our website for further details www.outlaw100.com or contact us at Outlaw 100 on messenger. Also check out our facebook page Outlaw 100 for race updates and please “like” our page.
The Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale (KMRS) is a fundraising event for Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) whose mission is to provide world relief and development in the name of Christ. The KMRS is an event held annually with this year's event occurring on April 12 and 13 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, KS. Event includes automatic race timing, age group awards, and post race food! Register by March 21st to be guaranteed a T-Shirt!
Register as a 'Fundraiser' and raise your entry fee, or more, for MCC! Raise $500 in the "Go The Extra Mile" Fundraising Challenge and you will earn an additional 1/4 zip long sleeve! During registration click 'Become a Fundraiser' to start your own online fundraising page that you can easily share and promote! If you are unable to raise your entry fee you will be charged the late entry fee at packet pick up.
If you are unable to attend this year's event in person we encourage you to sign up for the 'Remote' option and run or walk the 5k from your location and share your experience on our KMRS Run for Relief Facebook page. We greatly value your support of this race and want to include all who desire to be a part of it! Please watch our Facebook page and your email inbox for race updates. Note, remote participants will not receive T-Shirt or goodie bag.
Want to Participate Remotely - Here's what to do! 1. Register yourself for the 2025 Run/Walk for Relief 5k (Remote) 2. Join us on April 12 by putting on your favorite Run for Relief or MCC Sale t-shirt from a past year (if you have one) and run or walk a 5K on your own or better yet with family or friends. 3.Take your picture and tag the Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale Run for Relief Facebook page. 4. Send your collected sponsor donations as instructed by race emails. Sorry we don't mail Tshirts but you can have someone pick it up for you.
5. Ask family, friends, or neighbors if they would also consider signing up to participate with you and help raise additional funds for MCC.
All of the proceeds from the race, and greater Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale, benefit the work of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) and provide for material needs and community development in North America and across the world in the name of Christ.
*Late registration is available in person at packet pick up Friday and Saturday.
Packet pick up and late registration will be in the Meadowlark building on the Kansas State Fair Grounds (Hutchinson, KS) from 5-8pm on Friday, April 11. You can also still register or pick up your packet on race day at the Rice Park shelter house starting at 7am.
Tulsa Area Triathletes is excited for 2025's Chris Brown Tulsa Duathlon! Join us on Sunday April 6th, 2025 at Mohawk Park in Tulsa, OK. The Chris Brown Duathlon is a great introduction to multi-sport events for beginners. It is also a challenging opportunity for experienced and competitive athletes. The Chris Brown Duathlon includes a 5km road run, 25km road bike, and another 5km road run. The event is held at Mohawk Park in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The run course is fast and flat on a closed paved road within Mohawk Park. The bike course is relatively flat with only a few rolling hills along the city streets of Tulsa.
Adult Duathlon and Relay
5k run - 25k bike - 5k run
Packet Pickup – RunnersWorld Tulsa, 3920 S. Peoria Ave, Tulsa - Friday, April 4th, 10:00am – 6:00pm - Saturday, April 5th, 10:00am – 5:00pm Only the participant can pick up their packet. Participants must show photo ID. Race Day - 7:00am: Transition Area Opens, Athlete Check-in Begins - 7:50am: Transition Area Closes – All participants must be out of the transition area at this time - 7:55am: Pre-race meeting at start line - 8:00am: Race Start
Course Limit: You must be off the bike and on the 2nd run by 10:10am or you will not be allowed to start the 2nd run
NEW THIS YEAR!! KID'S DUATHLON!! We are excited to offer a Kid's Duathlon. The Kid's DU will happen after the Adult DU finishes. The Kid's Duathlon will be completed on the road trails inside the park that does not have any public traffic. These roads are closed to cars and are VERY FLAT! It will be a timed event, all finishers receive a finisher medal and the Top 3 Overall Male and Female will receive an overall award.
Ages 6-8 years old (as of 12/31/25)
1/2 mile run - 1 mile bike ride - 1/2 mile run
Ages 9-12 years old (as of 12/31/25)
1 mile run - 2 mile bike ride - 1 mile run
All participants must wear a helmet at all times on their bike, have working brakes and bar end caps. Distances by age. USA Triathlon rules state that age is determined by the the participants age as of December 31st of the race year, so, he/she may be in an older age group than the age he/she is on race day. Participants must hold a current USA Triathlon membership on day of event. Annual USAT youth memberships can be purchased for $10 through race registration, this is required for sanctioning purposes and the event insurance.
Transition will open at 11:05am and Ages 6-8 will race at 11:35am and Ages 9-12 will begin after the Ages 5-8 finish. The kids race will be timed
Saturday, April 5th, 10:00am – 5:00pm Parents can pickup for their child. Participant/Parent must show photo ID.
Race Day 11:05am: Transition Area Opens 11:30am: Transition Area Closes – All participants must be out of the transition area at this time 11:35am: Race Start
Kids race will be timed with timing chip that goes around their ankle. All finishers receive finisher medals
Tulsa Area Triathletes is a local non profit club with a mission of promoting and providing fair and safe competitive multi-sport events and training opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities. Need a people to train with....Join TAT and gain a lot of new like minded friends! Check Out TAT!
Tulsa Area Triathletes has teamed up with RunnersWorld Racing, a local race producer and running store to host and manage our three multi-sport races. They are a great local race producer that continually gives back to the local Tulsa community and surrounding area. Support local and race local!
No refunds for this event due to weather, cancellation or if postponed.
PACKET PICK-UP: Friday, April 4, noon to 5 p.m. at Wichita First Church of the Nazarene (1400 E. Kellogg Drive). Packets may also be picked up on race day starting at 7:30 am at the race information table near the starting line.
WHY ARE WE DOING THIS? For the seventh year in a row your entire registration fee goes toward building borehole wells and providing clean water education to villages in Africa. After 7 years, we now have 31 Wichita borehole wells in Malawi, Zimbabwe, Kenya, DR Congo & Ivory Coast--each one bringing abundant clean water to thousands of people every day. This water is life. We use this precious resource many times each day without thought or effort. Yet many people around the world don’t enjoy this luxury because they don’t have easy access to water and possibly no access to clean water. Many women and children around the globe spend hours each day in search of water; their lives revolve around this task. Often the water they collect is contaminated and causes diarrhea, which is the leading cause of illness and death around the world. Many organizations are working to eradicate this problem by building safe wells in communities one village at a time. Access to clean water reduces illness and death, increases school attendance, builds gender equality, diminishes scarcity conflicts and improves impoverished communities. Yes, water is life.
Wichita Clean Water 5K partners with Nazarene Compassionate Ministries in Africa to bring life to villages through the construction of safe wells and clean water education. Many villages try to survive by fetching water from irrigation dams. Since these dams are meant for irrigation, the water is contaminated with diesel from pipes and generators. The water in these dams are further contaminated by animals, who also use this water source. Additionally, villagers bathe, do laundry and clean utensils in this dirty water. Community members often suffer from diarrhea and other waterborne diseases. Many women and children walk over 2½ miles to collect this dirty water.
Your race entry will help bring more borehole wells and water education to even more villages. You can make a life-changing difference to a community of people by registering for the Clean Water 5K and inviting your friends to join you. Together, we can install a safe well and be a part of something much bigger than ourselves.
Join us for the Superhero 5K and Walk Unleash your inner hero on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Sedgwick County Park! Don your favorite superhero costume and run, walk, or soar to make a difference for Wichita's Littlest Heroes. This family-friendly event brings the community together to support children battling life-threatening medical conditions. Whether you're racing for the win or strolling with loved ones, every step helps provide hope and assistance to the incredible families we serve. Expect a day of fun, inspiration, and community spirit as we champion the real heroes among us! Wichita's Littlest Hereos is an amazing local organization aiding children in our very own community battling life alteriing pediatric diagnosis's! WLH provides financial assistance, hospital visits, free fun famiily events, parent facebook page, zoo/museum memberships and so much more! This event is a fun-family event with a 5K Run/Walk that will feature DJ Carbon, Facepainting, Bouncy houses, vendor, food and drinks!
When: April 5, 2025 Where: Sedgwick County Park Why: Because heroes unite to make a difference
Mark your calendars for the 7th annual Bluestem PACE 5K Race on Saturday, April 5, 2025!
Proceeds from the race will benefit the Bluestem PACE Good Neighbor Fund. This fund is in place to assist participants who encounter unforeseen circumstances and to support Bluestem PACE in providing high quality services. Bluestem PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) assists seniors in central Kansas so they can remain safe and independent in their home as long as possible. Bluestem PACE is a non-profit organization.
***First 50 people to sign up will receive a gift certificate for 18 holes of golf at Turkey Creek Golf Course in McPherson.***
Packet pickup and race day registration sign-up are available. USATF Half Marathon $90 USATF 5K $70 Cash or check Packet Pickup: Friday, April 4 2-5:00pm - Oz Events office -145 N. Main - El Dorado, KS *PLEASE USE BACK PARKING LOT ENTRANCE* Saturday, April 5 7-8:00am - El Dorado Train Depot - 430 N. Main - El Dorado, KS
Description
Run the streets of El Dorado on April 5, 2025 by registering for the El Dorado Half Marathon & El Dorado 5K presented by W Investments.
Unique buckles to all finishers of each event! Complimentary race photos Fully stocked aid stations Post race meals for all participants
Course Description
The Prairie Spirit Trail is a beautiful "rails-to-trails" course that runs through numerous quaint little towns. Runners will do an out-and-back, beginning in Ottawa, KS, and traveling south to Iola (100 milers), Welda (100Kers), Garnett (50 milers) or Richmond (50K), then, back north to the finish. The course is primarily on a crushed limestone trail, with asphalt paths as you travel through each town. Manned and unmanned aid stations will be located approximately every 5 miles (with no greater distance than approximately 6 miles), and the course will be 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 second half of all events.
Aid Stations: Manned aid stations are fully stocked with water, electrolyte drink & snack-type foods, including soup & sandwiches, and unmanned aid stations with water only. The 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, Richmond (50K t/a), Garnett (50 mile t/a), Welda (100K t/a), Colony & Iola (100-mile t/a). Unmanned (water-only) aid stations are also shown on the map.
Race headquarters is at Celebration Hall, located at 1737 South Elm. Ottawa, KS 66067. Packet pick-up and drop-bag (drop-off) will be held from 5-8 PM on Friday evening.
Late packet pick-up Saturday morning starting at 4:30am.
Map to Celebration Hall (staging area) can be found by clicking the link below:
All runners who complete their respective race distances within the designated time limit will be awarded distance-specific, custom-designed belt buckles or medal. In addition, the 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.
Map and Course Profile
Please click the link below to open a PDF map of the course from the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks that also contains a course profile. Please note that our staging area (start/finish line) is not the Ottawa Depot as listed on this map, but is Celebration Hall a couple miles away, so mileage on this map will not correspond exactly with actual race course.
81K FITNESS CHALLENGE - February 15 to March 15, 2025 2 MILE and 10K LEPRECHAUN RUN - March 15, 2025
Are you ready for a new fitness goal? In the month leading up to our annual Leprechaun Run, we want to offer a fitness challenge to kick-start your 2025 fitness goals and get you in peak shape to Go Green on March 15!
We think 81k is a nice target number. Dyck Arboretum of the Plains was founded in 1981 and Hesston is located on Highway 81. Eighty-one kilometers in 30 days amounts to 2.7 km/day (equal to 1.7 miles/day and 12 miles per week).
Do you want to do more? Set your sights higher and make it 81 miles. Approximately 6,100 walking steps/day would help you meet that challenge. If you can get into 10K running shape by February, running three 10Ks (6.2 miles each) per week would about get you to 81 miles. Track your progress on our distance leader board to see how others are faring along with you. Plan to READY, SET, GO 81 in the new year - you can do it! ______________________________________ ***SCHEDULE*** SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 to SATURDAY, MARCH 15 -81K Fitness Challenge FRIDAY, MARCH 14 -Registration/packet pickup - 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Dyck Arboretum of the Plains (or pickup on Saturday morning) SATURDAY, MARCH 15 -Registration/packet pickup – 8:30-9:15 a.m. -Review of both courses in Pavilion - 9:15 a.m. -2 Mile and 10K races both start – 9:30 a.m. -Awards ceremony – 10:45 a.m.
Get ready to party lakeside! This 2-mile looped course will have you coming through the cheer zone plenty of times. We'll have plenty of sugary and salty calories and hydration to keep you going. The course is mixed paved and single track dirt trails that wind through the woods to the hilltop overlooking Lake Vian. We have a 4 Miler, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50k, 50 Miler, 100k, and 100 Miler. Register by February 10 for a guaranteed shirt. Porta potties at the start/finish area. Chip timing by The Timer Guys with active lap counts. Laps counts and results are updated in realtime, posting to both flatscreen TV and on their website accessible by mobile phone. So yes, family and friends can follow your journey, keep you updated as you come through the start/finish area, and keep cheering you on.
Friday, February 28, 2025
12pm Early packet pickup at the race site, personal aid station setup, camp site setup
All who complete at least 4 miles receive a finisher medal. If you sign up for a longer distance, and decide during the event to drop down to a shorter distance, you still receive a finisher medal as long as you completed at least 4 miles. Drop downs do not qualify for Top 3 Podium awards or place rank. As noted on 3/2/2024 results provided by Timer Guys, the "a.k." note in place of a numbered place rank indicates a drop down from a longer distance. This is the equivalent of an Unofficial Finish.
All 100 Miler finishers receive a buckle.
Top 3 humans in each category receive an Overall Top 3 Podium award. We do not award top 3 female and top 3 male, because our results have shown that both genders are equally capable of outstanding mental and physical performance. The 3/2/2024 Top 3 Podiums were taken by 39% female and 61% male.
Early starts are allowed if you do not think you will have time to complete your target distance within the cutoff time. Early starts do not qualify for Top 3 Awards or place rank.
Hilltop Doubler hats are awarded to those who complete both Saturday and Sunday events. This does not include an event that begins Saturday and ends Sunday. This is for two separate event registrations. One event Saturday, and one event Sunday. For instance, a half marathon on Saturday and a 4 miler on Sunday. It is also possible to complete a longer distance event that is expected to start on Saturday and carry over into Sunday AND a Sunday event such as a 100 miler and a Sunday 4 miler. This is 100 + 4 miles. The additional 4 miles are not concurrent, but consecutive, for a total of 104 miles. Both must be completed by the Sunday 2pm cutoff.
Pacers are allowed after 50 miles. You are allowed one pacer on the course with you at a time. You may swap pacers as many times as you like, but only one pacer at a time may remain with you. Pacers are not allowed to “mule” for a participant, meaning they cannot carry the participant’s calories, hydration, or supplies. The loops are so short there isn’t any need for that anyway.
Pace/Elevation
Course
Course is a mix of asphalt walking trail and dirt trails. Asphalt is in black, dirt is in brown. Very little of the dirt trail is technical. The direction will be clockwise for the duration of all event distances. Elevation is significantly less than the 2024 course. There is only 75’ of elevation per mile. Twisted Nut trail goes right next to a creek bed that the kids tend to enjoy.
Photography
Photography is provided as part of the trail family reunion experience. They're free for download, social media sharing, and personal printing. Mile 90 Photography will be taking pictures at our 2025 event. Check out our previous photo albums by Arnold Begay Photography: 2024, 2023, 2022
Shirt
Registration comes with a shirt. Since we offer men’s/unisex, women’s, and youth sizes it’s tricky getting all the same color. Just know it will probably be along these lines in heather eggplant or purple with gold colored ink.
Child Discount
Our children are our future and our present. We're all about providing positive experiences at an early age that lead to lifelong healthy habits. We love seeing families making memories too. Each parent entry comes with one free child (age 15 or under) entry. This applies to live events only, and does not include virtual. Please direct message us if you are interested.
Huge thanks to the Outlaw Trail Series for leading the way on this. When we saw that they do this, we knew it was the right thing to do. Check out their events at https://outlaw100.com for more family experiences.
Deferrals
Registration may be deferred by 2/26/2025, the Wednesday leading up to the event.
Volunteers
Hilltop does not happen without volunteers. Volunteers applied for grant money to build the trails. Volunteers helped with training runs leading up to this event. We need volunteers. We have everything from helping with setup, packet pickup, course marshaling, aid station, and pack out. Join our team of magic makers. Sign up today as a volunteer for Lake Vian Hilltop Run by clicking on the Volunteer tab above.
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Animals must remain on a leash at all times during event, event setup, event teardown, and while camping before or after the event.
Participants dropping from an event must notify the Race Director, timing company, or one of its representatives prior to leaving the race site
Andover High School's National Honor Society is hosting the 1st annual Light the Night Glow Run 5K and One Mile Fun Run to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
March 1, 2025
6:30pm 5K Glow Run - glow sticks, t-shirt, and professional timing provided
7:30pm One Mile Fun Run and Light the Night tribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Both runs will begin and end at Andover High School. 5K Registration includes access to the One Mile Fun Run.
