Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Love is in the air! Come run or walk and celebrate Valentine's Day with that special someone. The 5K run will offer both individual and team prizes. Two-person teams will compete for prizes in Male-Female, Female-Female, and Male-Male categories. Everyone who finishes will feel the love with a custom-made Running Cupid medal. Team categories are based on combined ages of the two team members. We will award 1st place prizes in for two-person teams with combined ages of 40-under, 41-80, and 81-over. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Manhattan High School cross country program and other running opportunities for area youth in the Flint Hills region. If you've been recruited to this event by a youth sponsor, please make sure you indicate your "Fundraising Partner" (athlete's name) during signup. Questions? Contact Pat Melgares at melgares@LetsGoRun.com. In 2027, this event will be capped at 350 participants. Register early to secure your spot in this fun, family event!

There will be a Sweeper at the race that will maintain a 20-minute per mile pace. Please stay ahead of the sweeper to be guaranteed an official time at the finish.  Course marshals will be on course until the sweeper passes them. We will hand out overall and age group winner awards in the main festival tent starting at around 12:30 pm until around 3 pm. Any awards not picked up on race day can be picked up at Manhattan Public Library on Monday, March 8, 2027, between 4:30 pm and 6 pm.  Welcome to Irish Fest: In cooperation with the Irish American Society of County Will, the Prairie State Road Runners proudly presents the annual Manhattan Irish Fest Parade 5k. This unique race starts a parade, runs along the parade route, and is included with festival activities. After competing on a fast and flat road race course, runners get admission to the main tent for awards, food and beverages. Parking: Because of the parade, parking in town is very limited. We strongly advise all race participan

This site is to collect registration information for Manhattan High School athletes who will be attending the Nike Cross Country Heartland Regional meet in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on Nov. 15, 2026.