Suicide Hill Trail Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

43nd ANNUAL

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Little River, Kansas

📝 Registration Information

• Early Bird Registration: by April 30, 2025
• T-Shirt Offer: Registrations received before May 7th, 2025 will receive a T-Shirt
• New Categories: We're introducing a 10K Ruck this year!
• Awards: The coveted “COW CHIP” is awarded to the top 10K male and female winners

⏰ Event Details

• 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 Ceremony: 9:30 A.M.
• Registration Closure: Ends 30 minutes before each event.
• Location: ALL EVENT REGISTRATION, INFORMATION AND STARTS TAKE PLACE ON MAIN STREET

💼 Contact and Sponsorship

• More Information: www.facebook.com/suicidehilltrailrun
• Sponsors: 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 the finish line.
• Ruck Requirement: Must weigh at least 20lbs: weight cannot be on the shoulders or chest.
• Backpack Guidelines: Must be a type of backpack (Ruck): no sling bags or duffel bags.
• Competition Carry Weight: To place in the ruck category, a minimum of 20 lbs. must be carried.

🏅 Race Categories

• 10K RUN: The Original "Suicide Hill Trail Run", a 10K loop running west of town.
• 5K RUN: Includes the famed "Suicide Hill", an out and back 5K.
• PONY EXPRESS RELAY: Cover the 10K course as a team of three runners.
• 10K FUN WALK: For the recreational walker.

📈 Course Records

Accepting records from previous years, detailed results are available upon request.

🌄 Course Description

One of Kansas' original Trail Runs that began in 1982. The course includes roadways, rolling native grassland, cowboys, the famed Suicide Hill, and starts/finishes on Main Street. This course is as beautiful as it is demanding and it brings out the best in runners each year.

🌟 Race URL

For more information and registration, visit: Suicide Hill Trail Run