Flint Hills 50 and Marathon
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Flint Hills 50 and Marathon, April 10, 2027
The Flint Hills 50 and Marathon is a trail and dirt-road running event near Manhattan, Kansas, held at the Green Valley Community Center area (3770 Green Valley Rd). The course runs through the Flint Hills and uses primarily dirt roads. Each loop has significant elevation change of over 2000 feet.
Distances offered:
- 50 miles: two 25 mile loops, five aid stations per loop.
- 26.2 miles: one 1.2 mile loop then a 25 mile loop, four aid stations.
Packet pickup is scheduled the day before the race at Manhattan Running Company (1129 Garden Way). Race day pickup is available at the Start/Finish location at Green Valley Community Center. Registration closes on April 5, 2027. The listed entry fee is USD 93.62.
Time limits are set for each race: a 14 hour cut-off for the 50 mile event and a 13.5 hour cut-off for the marathon. Post-race food and non-alcoholic drinks are provided. All race proceeds support local schools.
Awards and recognition include a finishers belt buckle bearing the race logo for every finisher, painted rocks for winners, and a special painted rock listing years for those who have completed the race five times. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
