Night Hawk 50K - Lawrence, KS
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Night Hawk 50K, 20M and 10M : Clinton State Park, Lawrence KS
The Night Hawk event on June 26, 2027 offers trail races of 50K, 20 miles, and 10 miles near Lawrence, Kansas, organized by the Lawrence Trail Hawks. The course runs mostly on rocky trails through the Clinton Lake North Shore woods and uses a loop that goes out on the white trail to Land's End (about 6.5 miles) and returns on the blue trail (about 3.5 miles). Each loop covers roughly 10.3 miles; the 10 Miler is one loop, the 20 Miler is two loops, and the 50K is three loops, with the 50K course distance guaranteed to be at least 31.1 miles.
Aid stations are located at Land's End and the Start/Finish Line and provide water, Tailwind, gels, chews, waffles, fruit, and sweet and salty snacks. The Land's End aid station will be positioned near the Wakarusa cabin. Drop bags are allowed only at the Start/Finish Line aid station and must be marked with the runner name and bib number.
Race policies include a 10 hour cutoff for the 50K, a mandatory light source for all runners, and a requirement to carry a water bottle or hydration pack. Dogs are permitted on course but must be leashed according to park rules. Finisher awards are given to all finishers; overall top two Male, Female, and Non‑binary finishers are recognized for each distance. Mile 90 Photography provides free online race photos included in the entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
