Little River Trail Run

44th ANNUAL Saturday, May 23, 2026 Little River, Kansas Early Bird Registration by May 1, 2026 Registrations received before May 8th, 2026 receive a T-Shirt 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 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, Little River 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 "Little River 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 Donna Washmon (Barnard, KS)…58:58-2025 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 John Murphy III (??? KS)…….. 18:02-2025 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 Donna Washmon (Hillsboro,KS)..27:39-2023 PONY EXPRESS RELAY David Larson, Mike Miller, Mark German Lyons, KS 33:42-1984 RUCK Heaviest Pack Will Godfrey 90 lbs Men's 10k Ruck Kyle Arbuckle 54:51, weight carried 21.5 lbs- 2025 Women's 10k Ruck Harley Ebersole 1:32:25, weight carried 21 lbs- 2025 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.