The Skyline Scramble - Topeka, KS

The Skyline Scramble : Topeka, KS

The Skyline Scramble is a trail endurance event at Skyline Park in Topeka that uses a rugged 2.15 mile single loop. The loop runs through wooded terrain on the south summit of Skyline Park, passes the highest point at Burnett’s Mound, and includes rocks, roots, and boardwalks. Each loop has about 250 feet of elevation gain.

Available race formats:

• 12 hour individual event
• 12 hour team relay, teams of three
• 6 hour individual event
• 3 hour individual event
• 2 mile kids race for grades K through 8

Format details note that 3 hour, 6 hour, and 12 hour competitors repeatedly run the same 2.15 mile loop within their fixed time window and winners are determined by the most complete loops. Relay teams share one bib, and all three team members must complete at least one loop or the team will be disqualified. A team captain manages team registration via a link sent by email after registration.

The kids race covers one full 2.15 mile loop and divides entrants into elementary and middle school divisions; course monitors will be present and parents or guardians may run with their child. Minimum age to enter the 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour, and relay events is 14, and minors under 18 require an in-person guardian waiver at packet pickup.

Additional event information covers registration deadlines, packet pickup locations, parking at the park, course rules including no non-competitors on course, optional trekking poles, possible chip timing, drop bag area at the start/finish, awards for finishers and top places, crew access limited to the start/finish aid station, leash requirements for pets, and the event cancellation policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.