Event Description
A low-key and family friendly event in a quiet location. A trail run on technical, rocky and hilly single-track trails in a hardwood forest. Every hill is runnable. Time limit: 9 hours for 50K and Half-Marathon. A very family-friendly event.
Since this year’s race is the day prior to Mother’s Day, all participants who are mothers will receive an extra swag item.
Shirts / Awards
Nicely-designed tee...(if registered before May 1); Unique finisher's hardware:
All finishers get distance-specific finisher medals & oval stickers.
ALL 50K finishers also get a Lake Perry 50K FINISHER trucker cap, IN YOUR CHOICE OF COLOR. Awards for 1st through 3rd place M/F in all distances.
Camping / Lodging / Dining
There are many lodging and dining opportunities within 20 miles from the race.
Course / Location
The course is run on the Perry State Park MTB Trails, managed by Lyle Riedy of the Kansas Trails Council.
The race starts at the Kimberly Drive Trailhead.Map to location
The 1/2-marathon is a one loop course. The 50 Km is a two-loop course. Each loop wiil have 800+ feet of elevation gain.
An accurate course map will be uploaded, soon.
Where the Heck is Meriden, Kansas?
It's between Topeka and Lawrence, Kansas; one-hour west of Kansas City Missouri.
It's a 1-hour, 41-minute drive from MCI airport in Kansas City.
Aid Stations
The only staffed aid station (at the start/finish area) will be stocked with sports-drink and water, and Coke and Ginger Ale. There WILL BE FOOD ITEMS also at the start/finish aid station.
The remote (unstaffed) aid stations at MILE 3 and 6 will only have water, so please plan accordingly.
It’s advisable that you carry a hydration device.
Race Fees
50 Km: $60
1/2 Marathon: $40
Day of race: Add $20
Packet Pickup is on the day of the race at the race location, starting at 7:00 AM.
Both distances start at 8:00 AM.
Timing
Manual Timing will be used, so wear your bib number visibly on the FRONT of your body.
Finisher place awards for male & female 1st through 3rd place in each distance.
Pacers
Pacers
(Human) Pacers are allowed solely as a safety consideration for runners in the 50-Km distance race in this event, and ONLY for the LAST LOOP of the 50-Km for the runner that they are pacing. Only one pacer is allowed per runner. No "muling" is allowed. Pacers need to sign a waiver on the day of the race and receive a PACER bib.
Canine pacers are allowed for the 1/2 marathon distance, only. There is a form for you to fill out with the rules for your well-behaved and “fit to run” dog on-leash.
Cut-off Times / Drop Bags
50K Cutoff Time:
The cutoff for the last 50K loop will be 12:30 PM. You must leave the main aid station by that time, or you won’t be allowed to continue.
Half-Marathon Cutoff Time:
If you are caught by the Course Sweep, you will be driven back to the start / finish area. The course sweep leaves the main aid station at 12:30 PM, and follows the last runner / zombie.
Drop Bags:
Drop bags are only allowed for the 50-Kilometer race. At the morning check-in you will be given the opportunity to leave your drop bag at the Main Aid Station area on tables labeled, “Drop Bags”, within sight of the finish line. Please pick-up your drop bag(s) after the race, or it will be donated to a needy local runner or recycled.
Event's current local time: 6:34 PM CT
