Suicide Hill Trail Run
- Date Sat 24th May 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Little River, Kansas
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 11 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 43rd Annual Suicide Hill Trail Run, taking place on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in the scenic Little River, Kansas! This beloved event features a range of exciting race distances including a challenging 10K run, a fun 5K run, and a unique Pony Express Relay, making it perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. This year, a new 10K Ruck category has been added, inviting participants to hike the picturesque loop while carrying a backpack with a minimum weight of 20 pounds.
Runners will encounter the famed Suicide Hill along with two picturesque creek crossings and the beautiful rolling hills of native grassland, all while soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of the community. Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers in the 10K and 5K races, along with medals for age category winners. Don’t forget to register by April 30 for early bird pricing and a chance to receive a stylish T-shirt! Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and friendly competition in Little River—where adventure awaits!
Runners will encounter the famed Suicide Hill along with two picturesque creek crossings and the beautiful rolling hills of native grassland, all while soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of the community. Awards will be given to the top male and female finishers in the 10K and 5K races, along with medals for age category winners. Don’t forget to register by April 30 for early bird pricing and a chance to receive a stylish T-shirt! Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and friendly competition in Little River—where adventure awaits!
Organiser's Description
43nd ANNUAL
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Little River, Kansas
Early Bird Registration by April 30, 2025
Registrations received before May 7th, 2025 receive a T-Shirt
We are adding a new category this year. 10K Ruck- see details below!
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
New in 2025, 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, Suicide Hill 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 "Suicide Hill 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 Charlene Jones (Barnard, KS)58:58-1997
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 Larry Chestnut (Wichita, KS).. 18:04-1987
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 JoAnn Galyon (Little River,KS..28:17-2017
PONY EXPRESS RELAY
David Larson, Mike Miller, Mark German
Lyons, KS 33:42-1984
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 24, 2025
Little River, Kansas
Early Bird Registration by April 30, 2025
Registrations received before May 7th, 2025 receive a T-Shirt
We are adding a new category this year. 10K Ruck- see details below!
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
New in 2025, 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, Suicide Hill 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 "Suicide Hill 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 Charlene Jones (Barnard, KS)58:58-1997
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 Larry Chestnut (Wichita, KS).. 18:04-1987
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 JoAnn Galyon (Little River,KS..28:17-2017
PONY EXPRESS RELAY
David Larson, Mike Miller, Mark German
Lyons, KS 33:42-1984
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 24th May 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$38.10
We are adding a new category this year. 10K Ruck o New in 2025, 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, Suicide Hill 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 24th May 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$27.50
We are adding a new category this year. 10K Ruck o New in 2025, 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, Suicide Hill 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 24th May 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$38.10
For the recreational walker. -
10K Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
The Original "Suicide Hill 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 24th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
It includes the famed "Suicide Hill", an out and back 5K. The run includes an up and over route of Suicide Hill. -
Pony Express 3-Person Relay
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
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! Each member of the relay team needs to register and pay $25 early bird/35 after May 3. -
Youth 10k Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th May 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$27.50
For the recreational walker. -
Youth 10K Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
The Original "Suicide Hill 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 24th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
It includes the famed "Suicide Hill", an out and back 5K. The run includes an up and over route of Suicide Hill. -
Youth Pony Express 3-Person Relay
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
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! Each member of the relay team needs to register and pay $25 early bird/35 after May 3. -
Lazy Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.20
All the swag without the run; $20 anytime you sign up.
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