Little River Trail Run
- Date Sat 23rd May 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Little River, Kansas
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 11 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating 44th Annual Little River Trail Run on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in the picturesque town of Little River, Kansas! This exciting event features a variety of race distances, including a challenging 10K run, a spirited 5K run, and the unique Pony Express Relay, which invites teams of three to tackle the 10K course together. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy the great outdoors, there's something for everyone. The 10K walk and ruck will kick off at 7:30 AM, followed by the 10K runners and Pony Express Relay at 8:00 AM, and the 5K runners also at 8:00 AM.
Experience the thrill of conquering the famous Suicide Hill as you navigate rolling hills, creek crossings, and the charm of local cowboys and cattle along the scenic course. Don't miss your chance to earn awards, including coveted medals for age category winners, a COW CHIP for the top 10K finishers, and a fantastic $50 bonus for any new course record in the 5K, 10K, or Pony Express races. Be sure to register by May 1, 2026
Experience the thrill of conquering the famous Suicide Hill as you navigate rolling hills, creek crossings, and the charm of local cowboys and cattle along the scenic course. Don't miss your chance to earn awards, including coveted medals for age category winners, a COW CHIP for the top 10K finishers, and a fantastic $50 bonus for any new course record in the 5K, 10K, or Pony Express races. Be sure to register by May 1, 2026
Organiser's Description
44th ANNUAL
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Little River, Kansas
Early Bird Registration by May 1, 2026
Registrations received before May 8th, 2026 receive a T-Shirt
The coveted COW CHIP is awarded to the top 10K male and
female winners
Medals in each age category for the top three finishers
$50.00 bonus for any new course record in the 5K, 10K or Pony Express races
ALL EVENT REGISTRATION, INFORMATION AND STARTS TAKE PLACE ON MAIN STREET
Event Start Times
10K Walk & Ruck 7:30 A.M.
10K Runners and Pony Express Relay 8:00 A.M.
5K Runners 8:00 A.M.
Awards 9:30 A.M.
Registration ends 30 minutes before each event.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.facebook.com/suicidehilltrailrun
SPONSORED BY: USD 444 Rec Commission, Little River Lions Club, Local Businesses and Friends
TRAIL RUN EVENTS
Come Ruck with us! You will simply be hiking along our 10K loop, west of town, which includes two creek crossings with rolling native hills, cowboys and cattle. You will conquer the famed Suicide Hill as you make your way to the finish line. All you need to compete in the Ruck Division is a sturdy backpack with the required weight, and the endurance to carry it for the duration of 10K.
Awards will be given for overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd, as well as Heaviest Pack. Ruckers who sign up in time will also get swag bags, Little River Trail Run Sticker and T-Shirt.
Additional details:
Mandatory ruck weigh in will take place at finish line.
Ruck must weigh at least 20lbs.
Mandatory weight cannot be on the shoulders or chest.
It must be on your back.
No sling bags or duffel bags.
Any type of backpack (Ruck) is acceptable otherwise.
While we encourage you to carry the weight you are comfortable with, to place in the ruck category you must carry a minimum of 20 lbs.
10K RUN - The Original "Little River Trail Run", a 10K loop running west of town. The run includes two creek crossings with rolling native hills with cowboys and cattle.
5K RUN - It includes the famed "Suicide Hill", an out and back 5K. The run includes an up and over route of Suicide Hill.
PONY EXPRESS RELAY - As far as we know, it is the only one of its kind in Trail Runs. It will cover the 10K course. Three runners must compete as a team. Each runner will cover approximately one third of the course. Batons will be furnished. Get yourself a three person team and compete!
10K FUN WALK - For the recreational walker.
COURSE RECORDS
MEN'S 10K
0-12 Jeffery Baily (Hutchinson, KS)..42:17-1990
13-19 Ted Hurst (Sylvia, KS). 34:07-1984
20-29 Tim Gundy (Lenexa, KS).32:26-1987
30-39 Terry Drake (Overland Park, KS)...32:13-1989
40-49 Mike Shrlock (Augusta, KS)36:50-1997
50-59 Wes Goertzen (Buhler, KS) 40:00-1993
60-Over Gerald Witten (Emporia, KS)..45:55-1991
WOMEN'S 10K
0-12 Nicky Ramage (Little River, KS). 54:55-1989
13-19 Annette G. Berry (Buhler, KS) 48:03-1987
20-29 Sandi Oltjen (Salina, KS)40:58-1985
30-39 Mary A. Johnson (Topeka, KS)..40:30-1987
40-49 Sheryl Drevo (Goddard, KS)...45:54-1989
50-59 Teresa Perky (Overland Park, KS).45:54-2011
60-Over Donna Washmon (Barnard, KS)58:58-2025
MEN'S 5K
0-12 Robby Turnbow (Geneseo, KS)21:47-1987
13-19 Bobby Smith (Augusta, KS)....17:10-1984
20-29 Byron Flick (Hutchinson, KS). 16:30-1987
30-39 John Murphy III (??? KS).. 18:02-2025
40-49 Steve Hanson (McPherson, KS) 18:09-1986
50-59 Mike Welch (McPherson, KS).20:27-1992
60-Over Gerald Witten (Emporia, KS)..20:48-1989
WOMEN'S 5K
0-12 Brenna German (McComb, IL).23:19-2008
13-19 Nicky Ramage (Little River, KS).23:12-1991
20-29 Gretchen Gundy (Lenexa, KS)21:09-1987
30-39 Tammy S. Gilpin (Wichita, KS)19:43-1994
40-49 Trudy Calloway (Wichita, KS).22:10-1989
50-59 Nancy Barber(Hutchinson,KS)..26:47-2013
60-Over Donna Washmon (Hillsboro,KS)..27:39-2023
PONY EXPRESS RELAY
David Larson, Mike Miller, Mark German
Lyons, KS 33:42-1984
RUCK
Heaviest Pack
Will Godfrey 90 lbs
Men's 10k Ruck
Kyle Arbuckle 54:51, weight carried 21.5 lbs- 2025
Women's 10k Ruck
Harley Ebersole 125, weight carried 21 lbs- 2025
One of Kansas' original Trail Runs that began in 1982. The course includes roadways, rolling native grassland, cowboys, the famed Suicide Hill and start/finish on Main Street. This course is as beautiful as it is demanding and it brings out the best in runners each year.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Little River, Kansas
Early Bird Registration by May 1, 2026
Registrations received before May 8th, 2026 receive a T-Shirt
The coveted COW CHIP is awarded to the top 10K male and
female winners
Medals in each age category for the top three finishers
$50.00 bonus for any new course record in the 5K, 10K or Pony Express races
ALL EVENT REGISTRATION, INFORMATION AND STARTS TAKE PLACE ON MAIN STREET
Event Start Times
10K Walk & Ruck 7:30 A.M.
10K Runners and Pony Express Relay 8:00 A.M.
5K Runners 8:00 A.M.
Awards 9:30 A.M.
Registration ends 30 minutes before each event.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.facebook.com/suicidehilltrailrun
SPONSORED BY: USD 444 Rec Commission, Little River Lions Club, Local Businesses and Friends
TRAIL RUN EVENTS
Come Ruck with us! You will simply be hiking along our 10K loop, west of town, which includes two creek crossings with rolling native hills, cowboys and cattle. You will conquer the famed Suicide Hill as you make your way to the finish line. All you need to compete in the Ruck Division is a sturdy backpack with the required weight, and the endurance to carry it for the duration of 10K.
Awards will be given for overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd, as well as Heaviest Pack. Ruckers who sign up in time will also get swag bags, Little River Trail Run Sticker and T-Shirt.
Additional details:
Mandatory ruck weigh in will take place at finish line.
Ruck must weigh at least 20lbs.
Mandatory weight cannot be on the shoulders or chest.
It must be on your back.
No sling bags or duffel bags.
Any type of backpack (Ruck) is acceptable otherwise.
While we encourage you to carry the weight you are comfortable with, to place in the ruck category you must carry a minimum of 20 lbs.
10K RUN - The Original "Little River Trail Run", a 10K loop running west of town. The run includes two creek crossings with rolling native hills with cowboys and cattle.
5K RUN - It includes the famed "Suicide Hill", an out and back 5K. The run includes an up and over route of Suicide Hill.
PONY EXPRESS RELAY - As far as we know, it is the only one of its kind in Trail Runs. It will cover the 10K course. Three runners must compete as a team. Each runner will cover approximately one third of the course. Batons will be furnished. Get yourself a three person team and compete!
10K FUN WALK - For the recreational walker.
COURSE RECORDS
MEN'S 10K
0-12 Jeffery Baily (Hutchinson, KS)..42:17-1990
13-19 Ted Hurst (Sylvia, KS). 34:07-1984
20-29 Tim Gundy (Lenexa, KS).32:26-1987
30-39 Terry Drake (Overland Park, KS)...32:13-1989
40-49 Mike Shrlock (Augusta, KS)36:50-1997
50-59 Wes Goertzen (Buhler, KS) 40:00-1993
60-Over Gerald Witten (Emporia, KS)..45:55-1991
WOMEN'S 10K
0-12 Nicky Ramage (Little River, KS). 54:55-1989
13-19 Annette G. Berry (Buhler, KS) 48:03-1987
20-29 Sandi Oltjen (Salina, KS)40:58-1985
30-39 Mary A. Johnson (Topeka, KS)..40:30-1987
40-49 Sheryl Drevo (Goddard, KS)...45:54-1989
50-59 Teresa Perky (Overland Park, KS).45:54-2011
60-Over Donna Washmon (Barnard, KS)58:58-2025
MEN'S 5K
0-12 Robby Turnbow (Geneseo, KS)21:47-1987
13-19 Bobby Smith (Augusta, KS)....17:10-1984
20-29 Byron Flick (Hutchinson, KS). 16:30-1987
30-39 John Murphy III (??? KS).. 18:02-2025
40-49 Steve Hanson (McPherson, KS) 18:09-1986
50-59 Mike Welch (McPherson, KS).20:27-1992
60-Over Gerald Witten (Emporia, KS)..20:48-1989
WOMEN'S 5K
0-12 Brenna German (McComb, IL).23:19-2008
13-19 Nicky Ramage (Little River, KS).23:12-1991
20-29 Gretchen Gundy (Lenexa, KS)21:09-1987
30-39 Tammy S. Gilpin (Wichita, KS)19:43-1994
40-49 Trudy Calloway (Wichita, KS).22:10-1989
50-59 Nancy Barber(Hutchinson,KS)..26:47-2013
60-Over Donna Washmon (Hillsboro,KS)..27:39-2023
PONY EXPRESS RELAY
David Larson, Mike Miller, Mark German
Lyons, KS 33:42-1984
RUCK
Heaviest Pack
Will Godfrey 90 lbs
Men's 10k Ruck
Kyle Arbuckle 54:51, weight carried 21.5 lbs- 2025
Women's 10k Ruck
Harley Ebersole 125, weight carried 21 lbs- 2025
One of Kansas' original Trail Runs that began in 1982. The course includes roadways, rolling native grassland, cowboys, the famed Suicide Hill and start/finish on Main Street. This course is as beautiful as it is demanding and it brings out the best in runners each year.
Races
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10K Ruck
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd May 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$38.10
OPENS 01 DEC10K Ruck o Come Ruck with us! You will simply be hiking along our 10K loop, west of town, which includes two creek crossings with rolling native hills, cowboys and cattle. You will conquer the famed Suicide Hill as you make your way to the finish line. All you need to compete in the Ruck Division is a sturdy backpack with the required weight, and the endurance to carry it for the duration of 10K. o Awards will be given for overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd, as well as Heaviest Pack. Ruckers who sign up in time will also get swag bags, Little River Trail Run Sticker and T-Shirt. Additional details: o Mandatory ruck weigh in will take place at finish line. Ruck must weigh at least 20lbs. o Mandatory weight cannot be on the shoulders or chest. It must be on your back. o No sling bags or duffel bags. o Any type of backpack (Ruck) is acceptable otherwise. -
Youth 10K Ruck
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 23rd May 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$27.50
OPENS 01 DECWe are adding a new category this year. 10K Ruck o Come Ruck with us! You will simply be hiking along our 10K loop, west of town, which includes two creek crossings with rolling native hills, cowboys and cattle. You will conquer the famed Suicide Hill as you make your way to the finish line. All you need to compete in the Ruck Division is a sturdy backpack with the required weight, and the endurance to carry it for the duration of 10K. o Awards will be given for overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd, as well as Heaviest Pack. Ruckers who sign up in time will also get swag bags, Little River Trail Run Sticker and T-Shirt. Additional details: o Mandatory ruck weigh in will take place at finish line. Ruck must weigh at least 20lbs. o Mandatory weight cannot be on the shoulders or chest. It must be on your back. o No sling bags or duffel bags. o Any type of backpack (Ruck) is acceptable otherwise. -
10K Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd May 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$38.10
OPENS 01 DECFor the recreational walker. -
10K Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$38.10
OPENS 01 DECThe Original "Little River Trail Run", a 10K loop running west of town. The run includes two creek crossings with rolling native hills with cowboys and cattle. -
5K Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$38.10
OPENS 01 DECIt includes the famed "Suicide Hill", an out and back 5K. -
Pony Express 3-Person Relay
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$38.10
OPENS 01 DECAs far as we know, it is the only one of its kind in Trail Runs. It will cover the 10K course. Three runners must compete as a team. Each runner will cover approximately one third of the course. Batons will be furnished. Get yourself a three person team and compete! -
Youth 10k Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd May 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$27.50
OPENS 01 DECFor the recreational walker. -
Youth 10K Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$27.50
OPENS 01 DECThe Original "Little River Trail Run", a 10K loop running west of town. The run includes two creek crossings with rolling native hills with cowboys and cattle. -
Youth 5k Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$27.50
OPENS 01 DECIt includes the famed "Suicide Hill", an out and back 5K. -
Youth Pony Express 3-Person Relay
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$27.50
OPENS 01 DECAs far as we know, it is the only one of its kind in Trail Runs. It will cover the 10K course. Three runners must compete as a team. Each runner will cover approximately one third of the course. Batons will be furnished. Get yourself a three person team and compete! -
Lazy Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$22.20
OPENS 01 DECAll the swag without the run; $20 anytime you sign up.
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