Earth Day Buckle Mania

Abilene, United States • 24-26 Apr 2026

Earth Day Buckle Mania is a multi-day ultrarace held in Abilene, Kansas, at 1943 Indy Road, in a private park. The event offers 12-, 24-, and 48-hour options, with participants running on a 1.8228-mile certified paved loop through a shaded, picturesque setting. Runners earn buckles for completing any of the distances: 50K, 50 miles, 100K, 100 miles, 150 miles, or 200 miles, and may collect up to six buckles. Lodging is free for runners, with heated showers, cabins, heated buildings, and RV hookups; pacers are allowed after 12 hours, though muling is not permitted. The race spans April 24–26, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

200 mi
200 Mile (200 Miles)
150 mi
150 Mile (150 Miles)
100 mi
100 Mile (100 Miles)
100 km
100k (100 Kilometers)
50 mi
50 Mile (50 Miles)
50 km
50k (50 Kilometers)
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