Horsethief Canyon Trail Run
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About the race
The Horsethief Canyon Trail Run is a 10K held near Marquette, KS on the Horsethief Canyon Trail in Kanopolis State Park. The route begins at the Buffalo Tracks Trailhead and includes about a half mile of road followed by roughly six miles of singletrack trail. Trail conditions include hills, rocky sections, sand, and as many as five shallow water crossings. The trail may be shorter if high water affects sections.
Parking requires a day use permit purchased at the park pay booth or office for five dollars per vehicle unless the vehicle already displays a Kansas Parks permit. It is 3.6 miles on a paved road to the Horsethief Trailhead, which is marked B on park maps. Directions approach from K 141 with a turn at Venango Park just north of the Kanopolis dam.
Amenities at the event include restroom facilities at the trailhead, camping areas and showers within one mile, one self serve water stop on the trail, and snacks and drinks at the finish. Participants are asked to place cups in the provided trash box. Entry fees differ by option with an entry without a shirt and an entry that includes a shirt. Awards include trophies for overall top male and female, age group awards for the top three in each group, and completion awards for all finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
