Smallville 5k

Saturday, June 22, 2024 Past event
9:00 AM CDT
Hutchinson, Kansas
$69.90 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Smallville 5K on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Hutchinson, Reno! This unique race takes place 650 feet below the earth's surface in an active salt mine, offering a thrilling cross-country experience like no other. Put on your favorite superhero costume for an extra layer of fun and camaraderie as you join fellow participants in this exciting event.

With race heats limited to the first 30 sign-ups, be sure to secure your spot early! Whether you prefer to run or walk, this event is designed for everyone. You can track your time with clocks at the start and finish lines, ensuring a competitive yet enjoyable atmosphere. Remember to bring a helmet (a bike helmet is recommended) and a light source, as it gets dark underground. Don’t miss your chance to be among the first 200 registrants for a guaranteed medal! Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit while supporting Strataca, The Kansas Underground Salt Museum.

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  • Smallville 5k

    Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    No one may enter under 8, 8-18 must be accompanied by an adult Taxes and Fees are added to race cost

    9:00 AM CDT

    $69.90

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Organiser's description

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's you racing to the finish line in our Smallville 5k! Wear your best superhero get up for even more fun! This is a unique 5K cross country style run is 650' below the earth's surface in an active salt mine! This race will be ran in heats due to the logistics of getting everyone underground. Heats are limited to the first 30 participates to sign up. If you sign up for a late heat and we experience some empty heats ahead of you, you will be moved up to an earlier heat and notified via email before race day. You will have the opportunity to time yourself by using clocks at the start and finish lines. You may run or walk this event. If you choose to walk please select a heat earlier in the day. All walkers and runners still on the course at 1PM will be picked up and driven to the finish line.

YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:

* Helmet: We recommend a bike helmet. All helmets will be subject to approval by staff
* Light: A headlamp on your helmet works great. It gets DARK down there!

PLEASE NOTE:

* T-shirt sizes and availability can NOT be guaranteed after Monday, March 6th, 2023. Register early to be sure to get one! The first 200 registrants are guaranteed a medal!
* No one may enter under 8. Ages 8-18 must be accompanied by an adult.
* Please arrive at least 15 MINUTES PRIOR to your scheduled heat to pick up your race packet. If you are late, you may have to race in the next available heat.

This race is a fundraiser for Strataca, The Kansas Underground Salt Museum. Processing fees and taxes applied to purchase. Taxes and Fees are added to ticket cost. Purchase is final no refunds.

Location

3650 E Avenue G, Hutchinson, 67501, KS, United States

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