Carry Your Cross 10K

Event overview

Carry Your Cross is a trail running event held at Kanopolis Lake State Park. The main race requires participants to move across rugged terrain for 10 km while carrying a cross weighing more than 50 pounds. The event offers awards for first, second, and third place finishers and includes post-race music, games, awards presentations, and a free-will-donation BBQ and fellowship.

Distances offered

• 10K Carry Your Cross (with cross)
• 10K Trail Race
• 5K Trail Race

Format and logistics

Registration opens December 1, 2025. The event lists an early-bird registration period of December 1 to December 31 and a standard registration period from January 1 to March 13. Only 50 race slots are available. The Carry Your Cross race starts first, followed by the 5K and 10K trail runs. The event proceeds rain or shine; participants should plan for wind. The races are open to all genders, and the 5K and 10K trail options are available for children aged 8 and older or family members who wish to run alongside a cross carrier. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.