Suicide Hill Trail Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

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

🎖️ Awards and Bonuses

• Medals: Medals in each age category for the top three finishers
• Bonus: $50.00 bonus for any new course record in the 5K, 10K or Pony Express races
• Event Coordination: 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.

📅 More Information

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.

🔒 Ruck Requirements

• Weight: Mandatory ruck weigh in will take place at finish line. Ruck must weigh at least 20lbs.
• Position: Mandatory weight cannot be on the shoulders or chest. It must be on your back.
• Backpack: No sling bags or duffel bags. Any type of backpack (Ruck) is acceptable otherwise.
• Minimum: 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.

🏃‍♀️ Race Details

• 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.
• 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

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

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

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

PONY EXPRESS RELAY

David Larson, Mike Miller, Mark German

Lyons, KS                                                       33:42-1984

🌄 Race History

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.