Race to the Center Half Marathon

Race to the Center Half Marathon

The 9th Annual Race will be run on September 13, 2025. This is the last race on this course, so sign up today! Find yourself at the center of the U.S. as you finish this unique race! The entire course is on unpaved country roads in north-central Kansas. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Kansas prairie as you run from Smith Center, KS to the Geographic Center of the Contiguous United States near Lebanon, KS. You may run the race or ride your bike. This race is certified by the USA Track and Field Association. This year we are also having a 10k run that starts and ends at the Geographic Center. This is in addition to the Half Marathon Running and Half Marathon Cycling races.

Events

• Half Marathon Running: $75 ($60 early bird), 7:30AM - 12:30PM CDT
• Half Marathon Biking: $75 ($60 early bird), 7:45AM - 12:30PM CDT
• 10k Run: $40, 9:00AM - 12:30PM CDT

Race Day Info
1. Registration/packet pickup is Friday 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., or Saturday 6:00-6:45 a.m., in the Old Dutch Mill at Wagner Park at 218 E. 2nd Street in Smith Center.
2. Race time is 7:30 a.m. for half marathon runners. Bikers start at 7:45 a.m. from the cemetery about 1 mile north of Smith Center. The 10k race begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Center of the U.S.
3. Vehicles may be left at the start line. Transportation will be provided from the finish line back to the cemetery.
4. There will be 7 water stations with fruit.
5. Restrooms are available at Wagner Park, the start line, along the route, and at the finish.
6. Refreshments and snacks will be provided at the end.
7. Award ceremony will take place at approximately 10 a.m. at the U.S. Center Park.
8. Follow us on Facebook for additional information and updates: https://www.facebook.com/RaceToTheCenter/
9. The Lebanon Bash is going on just 2 miles from the finish line.
10. Find the race and location map below.