Earth Day Buckle Mania
Abilene, United States • 24-26 Apr 2026
Event information
Earth Day Buckle Mania is scheduled for April 24-26, 2026 in Abilene, Kansas, at 1943 Indy Road. The event offers timed race options of 12-hour, 24-hour, and 48-hour formats. Registration closes on April 21, 2026. All entrants receive a tri-blend shirt; registration by April 5, 2026 guarantees a shirt.
Course, awards and services
The course is a certified 1.8228 mile paved loop through a mostly shaded private park. Runners earn a buckle each time they reach specific distance thresholds; multiple buckles are possible during the event.
Distances for buckles:
- 50K
- 50 Mile
- 100K
- 100 Mile
- 150 Mile
- 200 Mile
Additional event details: lodging for the runner is included in the entry fee and includes heated showers. There are cabins, heated buildings, and RV hook ups with separate rates for crew and family. Pacers are permitted after 12 hours; muling is not allowed. Deferrals must be requested up to 30 days before the event and are valid for one year. Top male and top female awards are given in each race or as overall awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.