Packet pickup information
Packet pickup for the race will be on Friday April 26th 4:00 pm-7:00 pm at Manhattan Running Company. (1129 Garden Way, Manhattan, KS 66502) Race day pick-up at the Start/Finish from 6:00 am-7:30 am will be located at Green Valley Community Center. (Start/Finish line address 3770 Green Valley Rd, Manhattan, KS 66502)
Map
The 50 milers will run two loops on this course. The Marathoners will run a 1.2 mile loop before completing the 25 mile loop. http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/913493415
Race Information
Start time for the 50 miler is 7am.
Cut-off time for the 50 miler is 14 hours.
Marathon will start at 7:30am.
Cut-off time for the Marathon is 13 and half hours.
Race Description
Enjoy a beautiful run on mostly dirt roads in the scenic Flint hills just outside of Manhattan, Kansas! The Marathon consists of one 26.2 mile loop around the course offering 4 aid stations along the course. The 50 miler consists of two 25 mile loops with 5 aid stations each loop. This is the area's first Ultramarathon and first trail Marathon. Come be a part of the challenging course with over 2000 feet of elevation change per loop. There will be food and non-alcoholic drinks following the race. All proceeds from the race go to support local schools.
Awards
Every finisher will receive a finishers belt buckle with the race logo on them. Each belt buckle will have the specific race. These unique buckles can be worn proudly with any belt. Winners will receive a painted rock from the course. Those who have completed the race 5 times will also receive a painted rock with all the years completed on the rock.
Event's current local time: 7:23 AM ET