Bill Snyder Highway Half
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Event overview
The Bill Snyder Highway Half & 5K is a road race event held in Manhattan, Kansas. The 12th annual edition is scheduled for May 23, 2026. The event is presented by Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center. The race offers in-person and virtual options for both distances and supports three charities: Homecare Hospice, No Stone Unturned, and Johnson Cancer Research.
Distances
- Half marathon
- 5K
- Virtual half marathon
- Virtual 5K
Course and logistics
The half marathon is a point-to-point course that begins near I-70 on Highway 177 (Coach Bill Snyder Highway) and finishes at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Runners are shuttled by bus from the stadium west parking lot to the half marathon start. The half marathon route runs northbound on the east side of the highway, then continues through downtown Manhattan, around City Park, through Aggieville, and across the Kansas State University campus before finishing at the stadium. The 5K starts and finishes at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Course maps are available from the event.
Registration
Registration uses tiered pricing that increases over time. The event lists separate registration options for in-person and virtual races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
