What you get
- A short-sleeve shirt for the 25K and the 10K.
- 25K runners also get a Silo shoe bag lite.
- A finisher medal in each distance.
- Age-group awards for the first male and the first female.
15th Annual
The 25K and the 10K
Race day is Sunday, September 19, 2027, on the Konza Prairie Nature Trail in Manhattan, Kansas. The 25K starts at 6:30 AM and the 10K starts at 7:30 AM.
25K
Start: 6:30 AM.
The 25K course map is 15.2 miles, with 867 feet of gain.
Open the 25K mapThe 25K has a 4 hour cutoff. If you are not to the spot around 10 miles in time, you are turned onto another path and finish a little under 12 miles.
10K
Start: 7:30 AM.
The 10K course map is 6.2 miles, with 328 feet of gain.
Open the 10K map10K runners must finish by the time the last 25K runner finishes.
Entry fees
Prices below are before taxes and processing fees. Register for the 25K, the 10K, or the Virtual Konza Race on the same page.
| Dates | 25K | 10K | Virtual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27 – Jun 6 | $70 | $55 | $55 |
| Jun 7 – Aug 6 | $80 | $65 | $65 |
| Aug 7 – Sep 19 | $90 | $75 | $75 |
On the course
- Water and Gatorade. No cups, so bring a bottle, belt, or pack.
- Some gels at the aid stations, about every 3 miles.
- Dogs are never allowed. The prairie is a private research station.
Age groups
Awards go to the first male and the first female in each group.
- 14 & under
- 15–19
- 20–24
- 25–29
- 30–34
- 35–39
- 40–44
- 45–49
- 50–54
- 55–59
- 60–64
- 65–69
- 70+
Packet pickup
Friday, September 17, from 10 AM to 7 PM, and Saturday, September 18, from 10 AM to 6 PM, both at Manhattan Running Company. On race morning, Sunday, September 19, pickup is at the start line from 5:30 AM to 7:20 AM.
Konza Environmental Education Program
Proceeds go to the Konza Environmental Education Program, which brings K–12 students onto the tallgrass prairie for hikes and hands-on science. Want to learn more?
