Earth Day Buckle Mania

APR

24-26

2026

Celebrate Earth Day with Buckle Mania in Abilene, Kansas, a 12, 24 or 48 hour timed race on a shaded paved loop where you can earn buckle awards at multiple distance milestones. Lodging and warm showers are included for a cozy weekend.

24-26 Apr 2026

Abilene, Kansas

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50k (50 Kilometers) 50 Mile (50 Miles) 100k (100 Kilometers) 100 Mile (100 Miles) 150 Mile (150 Miles)

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Event information

Earth Day Buckle Mania is scheduled for April 24-26, 2026 in Abilene, Kansas, at 1943 Indy Road. The event offers timed race options of 12-hour, 24-hour, and 48-hour formats. Registration closes on April 21, 2026. All entrants receive a tri-blend shirt; registration by April 5, 2026 guarantees a shirt.

Course, awards and services

The course is a certified 1.8228 mile paved loop through a mostly shaded private park. Runners earn a buckle each time they reach specific distance thresholds; multiple buckles are possible during the event.

Distances for buckles:

50K
50 Mile
100K
100 Mile
150 Mile
200 Mile

Additional event details: lodging for the runner is included in the entry fee and includes heated showers. There are cabins, heated buildings, and RV hook ups with separate rates for crew and family. Pacers are permitted after 12 hours; muling is not allowed. Deferrals must be requested up to 30 days before the event and are valid for one year. Top male and top female awards are given in each race or as overall awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

200 mi

200 Mile (200 Miles)

150 mi

150 Mile (150 Miles)

100 mi

100 Mile (100 Miles)

100 km

100k (100 Kilometers)

50 mi

50 Mile (50 Miles)

50 km

50k (50 Kilometers)