Marathon
26.2 miles
USATF certified course
Four loops
$35 · $45 · $55
More on thisManhattan, Kansas
Saturday, April 3, 2027
Join us for the 8th Annual Little Apple Marathon, Half Marathon, Relays and 5K.
Race Distances
Half Marathon
13.1 miles
USATF certified course
Two loops
$25 · $35 · $45
More on thisMarathon Relay
26.2 miles
Up to four runners. Each person pays the fee below.
$25/person · $35/person · $45/person
Relay detailsHalf Marathon Relay
13.1 miles
Two runners. Each person pays the fee below.
$25/person · $35/person · $45/person
Relay details5K
3.1 miles
USATF certified course
Scenic loop through the campground.
$15 · $20 · $25
More on this1 Mile
1 mile
$10 the whole time. It does not go up. Open to anyone.
$10 · $10 · $10
More on thisPacket pickup
Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., at Manhattan Running Company. Race day, 6:30–7:45 a.m. at the start and finish.
Pickup timesWhere to park
Inside Tuttle Creek State Park, on the east end. The start stays on the west end near the beach.
Parking mapBefore the price jumps
Marathon is $35 through Sunday, March 21, 2027. It goes up March 22, then again April 1. The 1 Mile stays $10.
Full fee tableCourse Info
We are running on a beautiful 6.55-mile loop in Tuttle Creek State Park. Each loop has less than 100 feet of elevation gain. The Marathon does four loops and the Half does two.
The marathon relay runs the four-loop course. The half marathon relay runs the two-loop course. You hand off a timing bib on a belt at the start and finish.
The course will still be USATF certified. New race course maps will be out soon.
What it costs
Prices go up on March 22 and again on April 1. Relay fees are per person, and each team member pays that price. All finishers receive a medal. Shirts are an additional $12 at registration. We're keeping registration low. If you want a shirt, add one when you register.
Marathon
26.2 miles
- Through March 21
- $35
- March 22–March 31
- $45
- April 1 through race day
- $55
Half Marathon
13.1 miles
- Through March 21
- $25
- March 22–March 31
- $35
- April 1 through race day
- $45
Marathon Relay
26.2 miles
- Through March 21
- $25/person
- March 22–March 31
- $35/person
- April 1 through race day
- $45/person
Half Marathon Relay
13.1 miles
- Through March 21
- $25/person
- March 22–March 31
- $35/person
- April 1 through race day
- $45/person
5K
3.1 miles
- Through March 21
- $15
- March 22–March 31
- $20
- April 1 through race day
- $25
1 Mile
1 mile
- Through March 21
- $10
- March 22–March 31
- $10
- April 1 through race day
- $10
| Event | Through March 21 | March 22–March 31 | April 1 through race day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon26.2 miles | $35 | $45 | $55 |
| Half Marathon13.1 miles | $25 | $35 | $45 |
| Marathon Relay26.2 miles | $25/person | $35/person | $45/person |
| Half Marathon Relay13.1 miles | $25/person | $35/person | $45/person |
| 5K3.1 miles | $15 | $20 | $25 |
| 1 Mile1 mile | $10 | $10 | $10 |
Marathon Relay and Half Marathon Relay prices are per person. Each team member pays that fee.
Why the Little Apple Marathon?
We put this event on for multiple reasons.
First, we want to put on quality events in the Manhattan, KS area. Our runners get something fun to train for, and people across Kansas and the rest of the country get a reason to come see why we all love the Little Apple.
Second, we use our races as the philanthropy arm of Manhattan Running Company, and we love helping local charity groups. We try to leave our home better than we found it. The race benefits Manhattan Parks and Recreation Foundation.
