Races

The Spring Migration Triathlon & Gravel Half Marathon will be held in Emporia, Kansas on April 26, 2026. Race begins 9:00 a.m. at Emporia State University, Welch Stadium   Gravel Half Marathon 13.1 miles leaving from the ESU Track & Field Stadium and winding through the scenic Flint Hills.    Sprint Triathlon 400 meter swim The 400 meter swim will take place indoors in the ESU lap pool. 20K bike The 20K bike is a flat out-and-back course that heads north of Emporia on Highway 99. 5K Run  The 5K run takes runners through the rolling hills of Emporia, just west of the ESU campus. This is a perfect triathlon for beginners or for triathletes to kick off their season!  A USAT membership is required to participate in this event. One-day memberships are available to purchase for $14.   Race Day info: Packet pick-up, check-in, and body marking begins at 7:30 a.m. (inside pool area)Enter through the east side of Welch StadiumAdditional parking is available on the west side of Welch Stad

The Chris Klug Foundation is proud to be a charity partner of UNBOUND Gravel since 2024. To join CKF's 2026 Charity team, please ensure you have spoken with our staff at info@chrisklugfoundation.org to complete the necessary steps to become a Team CKF fundraiser. It is a 4-day biking event in Flint Hills, Kansas, and is considered the world’s premier gravel event; UNBOUND is a lottery with 4,000 riders. We will be taking part in the 100-mile and 200-mile races with a team of wonderful athletes.  The Chris Klug Foundation (CKF) has been a charity partner with Lifetime since 2012, raising over $250,000+ for CKF's programs. CKF's Leadville Trail 100 charity team helps to educate others on the facts of organ, eye & tissue donation while raising awareness for those awaiting a lifesaving transplant nationwide.

We are back once again, and this year, we will mix it up a bit with some new route options! We hope you join us for an unforgettable nighttime adventure at the Lunar Ride, a unique gravel biking event through the breathtaking Flint Hills of Emporia, Kansas. Experience the magic of riding under the moonlight on either a 30-mile or 50-mile course, designed for fun! Event Details: Date: July 18th, 2026Distances: 30 miles or 50 miles - Pick the distance that allows you to be back to Mulready's by 11:30 pm!Location: Merchant Cycles, Packet pickup during store hours on Friday, July 17 or Saturday, July 18.  The ride will start in the 700 block of Mechanic Parking Lot (behind Merchant Cycles)Start Time: 6:30 PMPrice: $60 Registration Includes: Merchant Cycles hat Lunar Ride sticker Stocked aid stations in Americus and Lake Kahola Fun keepsake “number” plate Two drink and one meal ticket Scavenger hunt and other fun prizes Live music and finish line party at Mulreadys! Highlights: