Pony Express Half Marathon & 5K
- Date Sat 6th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Marysville, Kansas
- Price $43.40 - $91.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of running and community spirit at the 7th annual Pony Express Half Marathon & 5K on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in the charming town of Marysville, Marshall. Runners will enjoy a scenic route through the historic downtown and along the picturesque Blue River Rail Trail, which meanders through beautiful landscapes, including limestone outcrops and open fields. With the half marathon kicking off at 8:00 A.M. and the 5K following at 8:15 A.M., participants of all levels can experience the thrill of the race while crossing multiple bridges and relishing the stunning views.
This exciting event also coincides with the Pony Express 120 Gravel Dash, a 120-mile bike race, ensuring a lively atmosphere filled with activities, food, and cheer for everyone! Each runner will receive a race t-shirt, and half marathon finishers will earn a medal to commemorate their achievement. Additionally, a virtual race option is available for those who prefer to run at their own pace between August 31st and September 15th. Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and be part of this fantastic celebration of fitness and community in Marysville! Don't miss out
This exciting event also coincides with the Pony Express 120 Gravel Dash, a 120-mile bike race, ensuring a lively atmosphere filled with activities, food, and cheer for everyone! Each runner will receive a race t-shirt, and half marathon finishers will earn a medal to commemorate their achievement. Additionally, a virtual race option is available for those who prefer to run at their own pace between August 31st and September 15th. Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and be part of this fantastic celebration of fitness and community in Marysville! Don't miss out
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 7th annual Pony Express Half Marathon & 5K on SEPTEMBER 6, 2025! It will be held in conjunction with the annual Pony Express 120 Gravel Dash (120 mile bike race) that begins and ends in historic downtown Marysville.
This race offers runners an opportunity to run through the paved and brick streets of Marysville as well as portions of the beautiful Blue River Rail Trail. [https://www.blueriverrailtrail.org/]This scenic trail begins in downtown Marysville and is located on a retired railroad bed alongside the Big Blue River. As the trail navigates through varying landscapes, runners will cross multiple bridges and have beautiful views of limestone outcrops, grass-covered bluffs and open farm fields. Periodic water stations and aid stations will be located along the route. This is a great race for those preparing to do a fall marathon!
BOTH RACES WILL BE TIMED. The half marathon will begin at 8:00 A.M. AT 7TH & BROADWAY IN DOWNTOWN MARYSVILLE, FOLLOWED BY THE 5K RUN AT 8:15 A.M. Each runner will receive a race t-shirt and half marathon runners will receive a finisher medal. Top overall winners will receive awards following the races.
But the fun won't stop there! Throughout the day there will be various activities in downtown Marysville. Cheer on the bicyclists in the Pony Express 120 Gravel Dash as they depart at 7:30 a.m. and as they make their way back to Marysville throughout the day. And of course, food and drink will be abundant.
**ONCE AGAIN THIS YEAR--Virtual race option!! We are excited to announce that we have opened up a virtual category. Run your race anytime between August 31st and September 15th, email us your time and distance, and we will mail you your race t-shirt and half-marathon finisher medal. Virtual runners are not eligible for overall awards.
THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS AUGUST 31ST AT 11PM. TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT, PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE AUGUST 26TH AT 5PM. THERE WILL BE NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION AND NO REFUNDS. Please follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ponyexpresshalfmarathonand5K] to keep updated on the races and the other events in downtown Marysville that day. If you have questions, please use the questions box below or leave a message on our Facebook Page. [https://www.facebook.com/ponyexpresshalfmarathonand5K]
All proceeds from this event will benefit St. Gregory the Great Catholic School PTO.
This race offers runners an opportunity to run through the paved and brick streets of Marysville as well as portions of the beautiful Blue River Rail Trail. [https://www.blueriverrailtrail.org/]This scenic trail begins in downtown Marysville and is located on a retired railroad bed alongside the Big Blue River. As the trail navigates through varying landscapes, runners will cross multiple bridges and have beautiful views of limestone outcrops, grass-covered bluffs and open farm fields. Periodic water stations and aid stations will be located along the route. This is a great race for those preparing to do a fall marathon!
BOTH RACES WILL BE TIMED. The half marathon will begin at 8:00 A.M. AT 7TH & BROADWAY IN DOWNTOWN MARYSVILLE, FOLLOWED BY THE 5K RUN AT 8:15 A.M. Each runner will receive a race t-shirt and half marathon runners will receive a finisher medal. Top overall winners will receive awards following the races.
But the fun won't stop there! Throughout the day there will be various activities in downtown Marysville. Cheer on the bicyclists in the Pony Express 120 Gravel Dash as they depart at 7:30 a.m. and as they make their way back to Marysville throughout the day. And of course, food and drink will be abundant.
**ONCE AGAIN THIS YEAR--Virtual race option!! We are excited to announce that we have opened up a virtual category. Run your race anytime between August 31st and September 15th, email us your time and distance, and we will mail you your race t-shirt and half-marathon finisher medal. Virtual runners are not eligible for overall awards.
THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS AUGUST 31ST AT 11PM. TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT, PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE AUGUST 26TH AT 5PM. THERE WILL BE NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION AND NO REFUNDS. Please follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ponyexpresshalfmarathonand5K] to keep updated on the races and the other events in downtown Marysville that day. If you have questions, please use the questions box below or leave a message on our Facebook Page. [https://www.facebook.com/ponyexpresshalfmarathonand5K]
All proceeds from this event will benefit St. Gregory the Great Catholic School PTO.
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $5.50 Fee & Free T-Shirt to Registrant - Unisex Sizing
Sat 6th September 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$80.50
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5K Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Free T-Shirt to Registrant - Unisex Sizing
Sat 6th September 2025 (8:15AM CDT)
$43.40
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Half Marathon- Virtual
Incl. $6.10 Fee & Free T-Shirt to Registrant - Unisex Sizing
$91.10
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5K Run- Virtual
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Free T-Shirt to Registrant - Unisex Sizing
$54.00
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