Calling all runners! The Manhattan area has several fall races including marathons, 5Ks and even kids fun runs. Check out some of our favorites below.
SEPTEMBER RACES
Konza 25K + 10K
Date: September 15
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: Konza Prairie Biological Station
Distances: 25k, 10k
Beneficiary: Konza Environmental Education Program, connecting K-12 children to the wonders of the tallgrass prairie.
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Obstacle Run
Date: September 29
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Wildwood Adventure Park
Distances: 2 miles with 20 obstacles
Beneficiary: Flint Hills Breadbasket
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OCTOBER RACES
Little Apple Marathon
Date: October 5
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Tuttle Creek State Park
Distances: Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay, 5k
Beneficiary: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City
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Coronado Heights Run
Date: October 5
Time: 7:15 a.m.
Location: Lindsborg, Kan.
Distances: 15k, 5k, 2 mile walk, 1 mile kids fun run
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Kansas City Marathon
Date: October 19
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Theis Park, Kansas City
Distances: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
Beneficiary: Greater Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation
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Pumpkin Run
Date: October 27
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Hummer Sports Park, Topeka
Distances:5K Run, 5K Walk, Fun Run or Family Stroll
Beneficiary: Topeka South Rotary – eradication of polio
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NOVEMBER RACES
Crossroads Half Marathon
Date: November 2
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Downtown Salina
Distances: Full marathon, Half marathon, 5k, Kids Fun Run, Team Relay
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Kansas Half Marathon
Date: November 3
Time: 7:10 a.m.
Location: Downtown Lawrence
Distances: Half marathon, 5k
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MHK Turkey Trot
Date: November 28
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Aggieville
Distances: 5k
Beneficiary: Flint Hills Breadbasket
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