Earth Day Buckle Mania
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About the race
Earth Day Buckle Mania is a timed ultrarunning event held April 23 to April 25, 2027 in Abilene, KS and organized by Iron Will Racing. The event offers 12 hour, 24 hour, and 48 hour race options on a certified paved loop. The course is a 1.8228 mile certified paved mostly shaded loop through a private park. Runners earn buckle awards when they reach specified cumulative distances during the timed event; multiple buckles can be earned in a single effort. Lodging for the runner is included in the entry fee and is provided on site.
The venue includes heated showers, cabins, heated buildings, and RV hookups; the organizer can provide rates for crew and family accommodations. Pacers are permitted after 12 hours, and muling is not allowed. All runners receive a tri blend shirt. Buckles are awarded for specific distance milestones and multiple buckles will be given where achieved.
Top female and top male finishers in each race receive overall awards. Deferral requests must be made up to 30 days before the event and deferrals are valid for one year. Registration closes April 20 at 11:59 PM CT.
To be guaranteed a shirt, registration must be completed by April 1, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
