An ultra-marathon is any race longer than a marathon (26.2 miles). Typical ultra distances are 50km (31.5 miles), 50 miles, 100km and 100 miles. We have runners who never ran an ultra before joining, and within one year, had completed 100-milers.
The Lawrence Trail Hawks, founded by Lawrence area trail and ultra runners, run on, promote and care for the Lawrence trails, including the Kansas River Trails (sometimes known as the Sand Rat trails), and the Clinton Lake North Shore Trails.
We work with the Department of Parks and Wildlife, the Kansas Trails Council, and the Lawrence Mountain Bike Club to help keep the trails groomed and free of trash. We stage events, and help with other groups' events that meet our goals of promoting and caring for the trails.
We take care of the trails, our fellow Trail Hawk members, and all others who have interest in the trails similar to our own. We might not do as much as we'd like, but we do what we can.
We are trail running enthusiasts, and our members range from "I only run 1 mile a week" to "it's just a marathon."
Yes. The Lawrence Trail Hawks trail running club is a registered non-profit with the State of Kansas. As a member of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) we are a 501(c)3 non-profit under that club’s group exemption. Any donation you make to the Lawrence Trail Hawks is tax deductible. If you have more questions please contact club board Trail Hawks Board.
Sign up online or download our mail-in form.
Member benefits include:
20% discount off regular retail price shoes, clothing, accessories, and food year-round at all Garry Gribbles' Running Sports locations 15 percent off online purchases at http://www.runningwarehouse.com 15 percent off online purchases at [https://www.injinji.com] -20 percent off online purchases at [http://www.xoskin.us]Also, you get all Trail Hawks gear at cost, and dramatically reduced entry fees for great Trail Hawks events like the Shoreline Shuffle 5K, Sander's Saunter 10k and more. Your dues are what helps us put these events on. Perhaps best of all, you get a cool Hawk name, bestowed on you by your fellow Hawks. Sorry, but there's no self-naming.
Pi Day is a holiday held to celebrate the mathematical constant π, 3.1415... It is held on March 14th (3/14). Get it? π (sometimes written pi) is a mathematical constant whose value is the ratio of any circle's circumference to its diameter in Euclidean space. source
Because I wanted it to be longer darnit! More fun. :)
Why yes, we do! Thanks for asking! You can find it here: Hawk Hundred on FB.
Your best bet is to use Google Maps to chart your route. Use this coordinate for the destination: Overlook Park @38.939175,-95.339651. It puts you right at the Start/Finish, Shelter 1, in Clinton Park.
The pre-race briefing is at the Start/Finish, Shelter 1, on Friday, September 11th at 6 pm. It is especially recommended for all 100-mile runners, and would be helpful for 50-mile and marathon runners as well. Dinner starts at 5 pm. Family, friends and crew are welcome, menu to be announced soon.
Packets may be picked up during the pre-race briefing on Friday, September 11th, at the Start/Finish from 4–7 pm. You may also pick up your packet at the Start/Finish on race morning, at least 30 minutes before your race starts. The Start/Finish is at Shelter 1, Overlook Park at Clinton Lake.
The 100-mile and 50-mile races begin at 6 am on Saturday, September 12th. The marathon starts at 7 am.
All 100-mile and 50-mile runners must check in at the Start/Finish by 5:45 am. Marathon runners must check in at the Start/Finish by 6:45 am.
Pacers are only allowed (and are recommended) for the 100-mile race, although no “muling” is allowed. Pacers can think for you, navigate for you, keep you awake, make sure you eat and drink, and do all the other wonderful things pacers do—but they can’t carry your gear for you. Carrying your own load is part of being a finisher in the Hawk.
Pacers may join their runners starting at 50 miles or at 6 pm (12 hours into the race and about 90 minutes before sunset), or any time thereafter. They may join their runners from either of the two crew access stations after checking in at the Start/Finish.
Pacers are not allowed for the marathon or 50-mile races.
Yes! We LOVE dogs, and if you let us know ahead of time we’ll even get your pup a bib so he or she can compete in the Canine category. No charge. However, as a courtesy to other runners, your dog MUST remain on a leash for the duration of the race.
The 100-mile and 50-mile races have a 32-hour cutoff, ending at 2 pm on Sunday, September 14. The marathon has a 31-hour cutoff, ending at the same time as the 100- and 50-mile races. There are no aid station cut-offs.
100-milers who drop to the 50 will receive a 50-mile finisher award. They are not eligible for 50-mile 1st, 2nd or 3rd place prizes. 100-mile and 50-mile runners may NOT drop to the marathon. If you would like to drop down in distance before the race and be eligible for awards, contact the RDs at [email protected] before September 1st.
The Hawk wouldn’t be possible without the support of the many volunteers who help us do essential tasks—like staff aid stations, direct runners, cook meals… And in addition to the warm fuzzy feeling you’ll have for making runners’ dreams come true, we’ll even feed you and give you an awesome Hawk t-shirt! Sound good?
Email the Race Director, Sherrie and Justin, at [email protected] or visit our Facebook page.
Absolutely. We love to help people make new friends! Just email the RDs at [email protected] and we’ll hook you up. You can also join our Facebook page and post your request there.
Photography on the trail will be by Mile 90 Photography. http://www.mile90.com/Race-Photos/Pi-Day-2014
The River Trails are not that wide, we ask that if you can leave your pet at home, please do so. If you do decide to run with a four legged pal (or a parrot?!?), please make sure they are on a leash and do not get in other runners’ ways.
Headphones are allowed, but if you use them, please only have one ear bud in so that you can hear if a course director or fellow runner needs to tell/warn you of something.
The parking past the levy will not have access from 7:45 a.m. until 8:20 a.m. during the Pi Miler start and again from 8:45 a.m. –9:20 a.m. for the beginning of the Half Marathon.
Both races start at the levy gate into the park, run through the parking lot and on to the trails. Please be mindful of that when parking.
Both races start at the gate on the levy.
Check in and the finish line is a bit Southeast of there in the field.
ALL runners should check in and out of the race.
Check-in starts by 7am.
The Pi Miler starts at 8 am.
The Pi Day River Rotation Half Marathon begins at 9 am.
The Organizer’s refund policy is subject to change at the discretion of the Organizer and any such changes are published either within this refund policy, Facebook page, and/ or on the Lawrence Trail Hawks website. You, as the participant, understand that we may cancel or postpone the Event if circumstances beyond our reasonable control. The Race Directors reserve the right to modify or cancel the race or course for safety concerns or natural disaster. In such cases there will be no refunds of race entry fees. Each athlete must accept any such risk of their entry fee paid. There is no complimentary race entry to a future race. Entry fees collected are used to develop and produce the event, starting well in advance of the race date – including course preparation, race supplies, permits and administration. We pledge to make every effort to produce a fair and safe event for all participants. Any decision we make that impacts the race date or potential cancellation is carefully considered and based on the overall event safety and manageability. The organizer will not refund any proportion of the Event Participation fee once the Participant has participated in the event. This policy is non-discriminatory and does not take account of any individual circumstances in order for fairness and clarity. Event reservations may be transferred between categories provided any additional costs that are relevant are paid in full if such a request is emailed ten clear days before the event date. You may transfer your Event reservation to a friend, in writing, to the Organizers, along with a signed waiver by the new participant, if such a request is emailed fourteen clear days before the event date.
The Pi Miler starts at 8 am.
The Pi Day River Rotation Half Marathon begins at 9 am.
Both races start at the gate on the levy.
Check in and the finish line is a bit Southeast of there in the field.
ALL runners should check in and out of the race.
Check-in starts by 7am.
The parking past the levy will not have access from 7:45 a.m. until 8:20 a.m. during the Pi Miler start and again from 8:45 a.m. –9:20 a.m. for the beginning of the Half Marathon.
Both races start at the levy gate into the park, run through the parking lot and on to the trails. Please be mindful of that when parking.
Yes and No. Headphones are allowed, but if you use them, you can only have one ear bud in so that you can hear if a course director or fellow runner needs to tell/warn you of something. If you choose to ignore this rule and go off course...
The River Trails are not that wide, we ask that if you can leave your pet at home, please do so.
If you do decide to run with a four legged pal (or a parrot?!?), please make sure they are -on a leash and -do not get in other runners’ ways or both other participants/volunteers.
Photography on the trail and finish line will again be by Mile 90 Photography! http://www.mile90.com/Race-Photos/Pi-Day-2014
We are using chip timing this year with RaceDay Timing Solutions for both races.
All kinds! Celestial Bakery will be back again providing us with yummy cream, fruit, and vegan pies! And of course plenty of homemade pies. There will be pumpkin pie too.
If you have a favorite that will help you get to the finish line, just on our Facebook page and let us know!
We will have Pi Day sweatshirts and the opportunity to purchase extra and/or the long/short sleeve version of the race shirt during registration on Ultra Signup. Limited numbers will be available on race day. We will also have the very awesome Lawrence Trail Hawk t-shirts available.
The Lawrence River Trails loop around, so you should be fine. In the months/weeks leading up to the races the LTHs will do training runs running the courses, check out their Facebook page or the main page here for dates/times. Or ask, someone is always up for a run!
Your best bet is to use Google Maps to chart your route. Use this coordinate for the destination: Overlook Park @38.939175,-95.339651. It puts you right at the Start/Finish, Shelter 1, in Clinton Park.
Why yes, we do! Thanks for asking! You can find it here: Hawk Hundred on FB. We have monthly contest with Orange Mud gear as our prizes. Weekly training runs and updated race information will be posted often, so please join the page.
Absolutely. We love to help people make new friends! Just email the RDs at [email protected] and we’ll hook you up. You can also join our Facebook page and post your request there.
Yes! We LOVE dogs, and if you let us know ahead of time we’ll even get your pup a bib so he or she can compete in the Canine category. No charge. However, as a courtesy to other runners, your dog MUST remain on a leash for the duration of the race.
Please request an additional bib for your canine runner when you pick up your packet.
The Hawk wouldn’t be possible without the support of the many volunteers who help us do essential tasks—like staff aid stations, direct runners, cook meals… And in addition to the warm fuzzy feeling you’ll have for making runners’ dreams come true, we’ll even feed you and give you an awesome Hawk t-shirt! Sound good? Please visit the registration page: https://ultrasignup.com/volunteer.aspx?dtid=20207 to sign up as a volunteer.
The pre-race briefing is at the Start/Finish, Shelter 1, on Friday, September 8th at 6 pm. It is especially recommended for all 100-mile runners, and would be helpful for 50-mile and marathon runners as well. Dinner starts at 5:30 pm. Family, friends and crew are welcome, menu to be announced soon.
Packets may be picked up during the pre-race briefing on Friday, September 8th, at the Start/Finish from 5–7 pm. You may also pick up your packet at the Start/Finish on race morning, at least 30 minutes before your race starts. The Start/Finish is at Shelter 1, Overlook Park at Clinton Lake.
Pacers are only allowed (and are recommended) for the 100-mile race, although no “muling” is allowed. Pacers can think for you, navigate for you, keep you awake, make sure you eat and drink, and do all the other wonderful things pacers do—but they can’t carry your gear for you. Carrying your own load is part of being a finisher in the Hawk.
Pacers may join their runners starting at 50 miles or any time thereafter. They may join their runners from either of the two crew access stations after checking in at the Start/Finish. Please have the pacer check in at the Start/Finish area to sign the waiver and pick up their pacer bib.
Pacers are not allowed for the marathon or 50-mile races.
All entrants get a cool Hawk shirt and a race bag
We will also have t-shirts and other race items available for purchase - you can pre-order on Ultrasignup when you register for the race. -We have chip timing and custom race bibs for each race if you sign up by August 15th. -Our photographers are once again. Mile 90. Please visit www.mile90.com to download your free race pictures provided and paid for by the Lawrence Trail Hawks
RACE CANCELLATION OR POSTPONEMENT In the event the race should be postponed or canceled for reasons beyond the control of the Lawrence Trail Hawks (inclement or unsafe weather conditions; local, state or national emergency), refunds will NOT be made, but race packets, including race shirts, will be available at a location to be determined or possibly, though but not guaranteed, by mail.
ALTERNATE COURSE If local authorities, Clinton State Park and the Kansas Trails Council trail steward, deem the trails unsafe for runners or vulnerable to damage due to muddy conditions, an alternative course will be provided by the Lawrence Trail Hawks race Directors, pending approval by Clinton State Park and the Kansas Trails Council Trail Steward.
The 100-mile and 50-mile races begin at 6am on Saturday, September 9th. The marathon starts at 8 am on Saturday, September 9th.
All 100-mile and 50-mile runners must check in at the Start/Finish by 5:45 am. Marathon runners must check in at the Start/Finish by 7:45 am.
The 100 and 50-mile races have a Sunday 10:00am cut off for runners leaving the West Park Road aid station, after completing the Bunker Hill/Goodwin loop. This is at mile 88 for the 100-mile runners and mile 38 for the 50-mile runners. The cut off for Lands End aid Station is Sunday 12pm, noon. This is at mile 93.5 for the 100-mile runners and 43.5 for the 50-mile runners.
To stay in the race, you must have left the aid station by the above cut off times. Volunteers will breakdown the aid station at that time, and depart. Runners continuing on their own accord past the cutoffs, and not arriving at the Start/Finish on or before the 2pm cutoff, will not be eligible for the finisher awards.
Email the Race Director, Sherrie or Ami at [email protected] or visit our Facebook page.
RACE CANCELLATION OR POSTPONEMENT In the event the race should be postponed or canceled for reasons beyond the control of the Lawrence Trail Hawks (inclement or unsafe weather conditions; local, state or national emergency), refunds will NOT be made, but race packets, including race shirts, will be available at a location to be determined or possibly, though but not guaranteed, by mail.
ALTERNATE COURSE If local authorities, Clinton State Park and the Kansas Trails Council trail steward, deem the trails unsafe for runners or vulnerable to damage due to muddy conditions, an alternative course will be provided by the Lawrence Trail Hawks race Directors, pending approval by Clinton State Park and the Kansas Trails Council Trail Steward.
Seeing you cross the finish line is the reason we host this race. If you’ve signed up for one of the events, but are unable to safely participate in the HAWK race, we offer the following options.
CHANGING DISTANCE PRIOR TO THE RACE Runners may contact the Race Director and transfer to a lower or a higher distance on or before August 15th. In the event a runner transfers to a higher distance, a pro rata charge will apply. No credit or refund can be given for runners transferring to a lower distance race. You can also make an "event change" on ultrasignup and change the distance yourself; in the event you upgrade the distance it will generate a code and prompt you to re-register for the new distance. The HAWK does not allow runners to transfer entries to other participants.
DROPPING DISTANCE ON RACE DAY Hundred milers who drop to the 50 will receive a 50-mile finisher award, if available. However, they are not eligible for 50-mile 1st, 2nd or 3rd place awards. Hundred-mile and 50-mile runners may NOT drop to the marathon and will be recorded as a DNF in the race results.
DEFERRAL Runners may defer their race entries to the following year, by notifying the Race Director on or before August 1st. Deferral will NOT be permitted for any runner making a request less than 30 days before the scheduled event. The race Deferral is good for one year only. Requests for deferral must be submitted in writing to the Race Director; given the press of other preparations, runners should make sure their request has been confirmed. The deferral code must be obtained from the Race Director and used within the first 45 days of the next year’s race registration.
DID NOT START If you can’t attend, and haven’t deferred, please let the Race Director know at least seven days before the race, so your name can be removed from the starters list. You also have the option to remove yourself from the race on Ultrasignup. If you don’t show up, and don’t let us know in advance that you can’t make it, you’ll be recorded as DNS in the race results.
The Organizer’s refund policy is subject to change at the discretion of the Organizer and any such changes are published either within this refund policy, Facebook page, and/ or on the Lawrence Trail Hawks website. You, as the participant, understand that we may cancel or postpone the Event if circumstances beyond our reasonable control. The Race Directors reserve the right to modify or cancel the race or course for safety concerns or natural disaster. In such cases there will be no refunds of race entry fees. Each athlete must accept any such risk of their entry fee paid. There is no complimentary race entry to a future race. Entry fees collected are used to develop and produce the event, starting well in advance of the race date – including course preparation, race supplies, permits and administration. We pledge to make every effort to produce a fair and safe event for all participants. Any decision we make that impacts the race date or potential cancellation is carefully considered and based on the overall event safety and manageability. The organizer will not refund any proportion of the Event Participation fee once the Participant has participated in the event. This policy is non-discriminatory and does not take account of any individual circumstances in order for fairness and clarity. Event reservations may be transferred between categories provided any additional costs that are relevant are paid in full if such a request is emailed ten clear days before the event date. You may transfer your Event reservation to a friend, in writing, to the Organizers, along with a signed waiver by the new participant, if such a request is emailed fourteen clear days before the event date.
This year's shirts will be by Atayne with their awesome sublimation printing. Long sleeved for the Pi Day River Rotation Half Marathon, and short sleeved for the Pi Miler. Shirts are based on gender, so if you would like the opposite, please email us and let us know. A link to their sizing chart: https://atayne.com/atayne-size-guides
Because these will be custom shirts for us (color combo and all) we do need to have the order to them earlier then normal, so to guarantee your size, you need to be registered by January 25th, 2017.
After that date, there are no guarantees on quantity or size.
We'll be offering neck gaiters from Atayne with the Lawrence River Trails imprinted on them and the Pi Day logo for sale at check out and on race day (while supplies last). Good for all year!
Pi Day hoodies will be back. More info to come!
Online registration will close on the 9th, but you can still sign up to run the races by going on Friday, March 10th to packet pickup and on March 11th at race day location sign in tent.
All entrants get a cool Hawk shirt and a race bag
We will also have t-shirts and other race items available for purchase - you can pre-order on Ultrasignup when you register for the race. -We have chip timing and custom race bibs for each race if you sign up by August 15th. -Our photographers are once again. Mile 90. Please visit www.mile90.com to download your free race pictures provided and paid for by the Lawrence Trail Hawks
The 100 and 50-mile races have a Sunday 10:00am cut off for runners leaving the West Park Road aid station, after completing the Bunker Hill/Goodwin loop. This is at mile 88 for the 100-mile runners and mile 38 for the 50-mile runners. The cut off for Lands End aid Station is Sunday 12pm, noon. This is at mile 93.5 for the 100-mile runners and 43.5 for the 50-mile runners.
To stay in the race, you must have left the aid station by the above cut off times. Volunteers will breakdown the aid station at that time, and depart. Runners continuing on their own accord past the cutoffs, and not arriving at the Start/Finish on or before the 2pm cutoff, will not be eligible for the finisher awards.
The 100-mile and 50-mile races begin at 6am on Saturday, September 9th. All 100-mile and 50-mile runners must check in at the Start/Finish by 5:45 am.
The Marathon starts at 8 am on Saturday, September 9th. Marathon runners must check in at the Start/Finish by 7:45 am.
The pre-race briefing is at the Start/Finish, Shelter 1, on Friday, September 8th at 6 pm. It is especially recommended for all 100-mile runners, and would be helpful for 50-mile and marathon runners as well. Dinner starts at 5:30 pm. Family, friends and crew are welcome; menu to be announced soon.
Packets may be picked up during the pre-race briefing on Friday, September 8th, at the Start/Finish from 5–7 pm. You may also pick up your packet at the Start/Finish on race morning, at least 30 minutes before your race starts. The Start/Finish is at Shelter 1, Overlook Park at Clinton Lake.
Google maps will put you at the race destination - it even has the HAWK RACE pinpointed . Use this coordinate for the destination It puts you right at the Start/Finish, Shelter 1, in Clinton Park.
RACE CANCELLATION OR POSTPONEMENT In the event the race should be postponed or canceled for reasons beyond the control of the Lawrence Trail Hawks (inclement or unsafe weather conditions; local, state or national emergency), refunds will NOT be made, but race packets, including race shirts, will be available at a location to be determined or possibly, though but not guaranteed, by mail.
ALTERNATE COURSE If local authorities, Clinton State Park and the Kansas Trails Council trail steward, deem the trails unsafe for runners or vulnerable to damage due to muddy conditions, an alternative course will be provided by the Lawrence Trail Hawks race Directors, pending approval by Clinton State Park and the Kansas Trails Council Trail Steward.
All entrants get a cool Hawk shirt and a race bag
We will also have t-shirts and other race items available for purchase - you can pre-order on Ultrasignup when you register for the race. -We have chip timing and custom race bibs for each race if you sign up by August 15th. -Our photographers are once again. Mile 90. Please visit www.mile90.com to download your free race pictures provided and paid for by the Lawrence Trail Hawks
Pacers are only allowed (and are recommended) for the 100-mile race, although no “muling” is allowed. Pacers can think for you, navigate for you, keep you awake, make sure you eat and drink, and do all the other wonderful things pacers do, but they can’t carry your gear for you. Carrying your own load is part of being a finisher in the Hawk.
Pacers may join their runners starting at 50 miles or any time thereafter. They may join their runners from either of the two crew access stations after checking in at the Start/Finish. Please have the pacer check in at the Start/Finish area to and pick up their pacer bib. Please make sure your pacer per-registeres on Ultrasignup as your pacer.
Pacers are not allowed for the marathon or 50-mile races.
Seeing you cross the finish line is the reason we host this race. If you’ve signed up for one of the events, but are unable to safely participate in the HAWK race, we offer the following options.
CHANGING DISTANCE PRIOR TO THE RACE Runners may contact the Race Director and transfer to a lower or a higher distance on or before August 15th. In the event a runner transfers to a higher distance, a pro rata charge will apply. No credit or refund can be given for runners transferring to a lower distance race. You can also make an "event change" on ultrasignup and change the distance yourself; in the event you upgrade the distance it will generate a code and prompt you to re-register for the new distance. The HAWK does not allow runners to transfer entries to other participants or offer refunds.
DROPPING DISTANCE ON RACE DAY Hundred milers who drop to the 50 will receive a 50-mile finisher award, if available. However, they are not eligible for 50-mile 1st, 2nd or 3rd place awards. Hundred-mile and 50-mile runners may NOT drop to the marathon and will be recorded as a DNF in the race results.
DEFERRAL Runners may defer their race entries to the following year, by notifying the Race Director on or before August 1st. Deferral will NOT be permitted for any runner making a request less than 30 days before the scheduled event and we do NOT offer refunds. The race Deferral is good for one year only. Requests for deferral must be submitted in writing to the Race Director; given the press of other preparations, runners should make sure their request has been confirmed. The deferral code must be obtained from the Race Director and used within the first 45 days of the next year’s race registration.
DID NOT START If you can’t attend, and haven’t deferred, please let the Race Director know at least seven days before the race, so your name can be removed from the starters list. You also have the option to remove yourself from the race on Ultrasignup. If you don’t show up, and don’t let us know in advance that you can’t make it, you’ll be recorded as DNS in the race results.
Although we welcome the pooches, they aren't allowed in the cabins. :/ So the only place they could warm up is by the fire. Might want to factor that in when considering bringing yours.
The 100 and 50-mile races have a Sunday 10:00am cut off for runners leaving the West Park Road aid station, after completing the Bunker Hill/Goodwin loop. This is at mile 88 for the 100-mile runners and mile 38 for the 50-mile runners. The cut off for Lands End aid Station is Sunday 12pm, noon. This is at mile 93.5 for the 100-mile runners and 43.5 for the 50-mile runners.
To stay in the race, you must have left the aid station by the above cut off times. Volunteers will breakdown the aid station at that time, and depart. Runners continuing on their own accord past the cutoffs, and not arriving at the Start/Finish on or before the 2pm cutoff, will not be eligible for the finisher awards.
The 100-mile race starts at 6am and the 50 mile race starts at 7am on Saturday, September 8th. All 100-mile and 50-mile runners must check in at the Start/Finish 15 minutes before the race starts.
The Marathon starts at 8 am on Saturday, September 8th. Marathon runners must check in at the Start/Finish by 7:45 am.
Pacers are only allowed (and are recommended) for the 100-mile race, although no “muling” is allowed. Pacers can think for you, navigate for you, keep you awake, make sure you eat and drink, and do all the other wonderful things pacers do, but they can’t carry your gear for you. Carrying your own load is part of being a finisher in the Hawk.
Pacers may join their runners starting at 50 miles or any time thereafter. They may join their runners from either of the two crew access stations after checking in at the Start/Finish. Please have the pacer check in at the Start/Finish area to and pick up their pacer bib. Please make sure your pacer per-registeres on Ultrasignup as your pacer.
Pacers are not allowed for the marathon or 50-mile races.
Seeing you cross the finish line is the reason we host this race. If you’ve signed up for one of the events, but are unable to safely participate in the HAWK race, we offer the following options.
CHANGING DISTANCE PRIOR TO THE RACE Runners may contact the Race Director and transfer to a lower or a higher distance on or before August 15th. In the event a runner transfers to a higher distance, a pro rata charge will apply. No credit or refund can be given for runners transferring to a lower distance race. You can also make an "event change" on ultrasignup and change the distance yourself; in the event you upgrade the distance it will generate a code and prompt you to re-register for the new distance. The HAWK does not allow runners to transfer entries to other participants or offer refunds.
DROPPING DISTANCE ON RACE DAY Hundred milers who drop to the 50 will receive a 50-mile finisher award, if available. However, they are not eligible for 50-mile 1st, 2nd or 3rd place awards. Hundred-mile and 50-mile runners may NOT drop to the marathon and will be recorded as a DNF in the race results.
DEFERRAL Runners may defer their race entries to the following year, by notifying the Race Director on or before August 1st. Deferral will NOT be permitted for any runner making a request less than 30 days before the scheduled event and we do NOT offer refunds. The race Deferral is good for one year only. Requests for deferral must be submitted in writing to the Race Director; given the press of other preparations, runners should make sure their request has been confirmed. The deferral code must be obtained from the Race Director and used within the first 45 days of the next year’s race registration.
DID NOT START If you can’t attend, and haven’t deferred, please let the Race Director know at least seven days before the race, so your name can be removed from the starters list. You also have the option to remove yourself from the race on Ultrasignup. If you don’t show up, and don’t let us know in advance that you can’t make it, you’ll be recorded as DNS in the race results.
The pre-race briefing and dinner is at the Start/Finish, Shelter 1, on Friday, September 7th. Dinner will be served at 5:30pm and the race briefing will start at 6pm. It is especially recommended for all 100-mile runners, and would be helpful for 50-mile and marathon runners as well. Packets may be picked up during the pre-race briefing on Friday from 5–7 pm. You may also pick up your packet at the Start/Finish on race morning, at least 30 minutes before your race starts.
NEW THIS YEAR - We are excited to have Culinaria Mediterranean Kitchen cater our pre-race dinner. The Dinner is included in the price of your race fee, additional tickets for your family and crew can be purchased for $15.00 as an ADD ON to your registration. The option for the meat entree is Roasted Chicken and Pork Shoulder or a Vegan entree of Summer Vegetable Pasta. The dinner includes your entree and the additional side dishes of Hummus and Flatbread as an appetizer, Israeli Salad, House Kale Salad, Greek Salad and Patatas Bravas.
Google maps will put you at the race destination - it even has the HAWK RACE pinpointed . Use this coordinate for the destination It puts you right at the Start/Finish, Shelter 1, in Clinton Park.
In an effort to continue the Lawrence Trail Hawks mission of Kindness to Life and Land, we are requiring runners to bring their own hydration devices. We will provide a few community cups at the aid station if you are brave enough to use them. There will be some cups available to runners for hot beverages only. Please help us with this transition by ensuring that you bring a hydration device, no matter what distance you run. Thanks!
There is parking available past the levy, however, please be aware of the time, as access to this area will be restricted during race line up and start times. If you park on the road into the park, remember (and tell your supporters as well) that runners will be coming down this way (the red start arrow). Do not block the road, or keep your doors open. If you park on adjacent streets, such as Oak St, please remember that people live there and they will need to get out of their houses too & traffic should be able to flow down the street. There will be some No Parking signs on one side of Oak to help with this. 7:15 am – 7:40 am Access to lower parking lot not available by car 8:20 am – 9:15 am Access to lower parking lot not available by car
We ask that you leave your headphones at home. We strongly discourage the use of headphones as it detracts from the whole trail experience as well as limits your interaction with others and your environment. We have found historically that runners wearing headphones tend to get lost more frequently, miss trail directions and are unaware of other runners trying to pass. If you must wear them only have one ear bud in so that you can hear if a course director or fellow runner needs to tell/warn you of something. If you choose to ignore this rule you run the risk of going off course, going the wrong direction, going extra miles, etc. PLEASE pay attention to our volunteer course directors and fellow runners!
The River Trails are not that wide, we ask that if you can leave your pet at home, please do so. If you do decide to run with, or bring along for cheering, a four-legged pal (or a parrot?!?), they must be on a leash so they do not get in the way of other runners or bother other participants/volunteers. There are some people that are afraid of dogs, no matter how friendly your's might be. :)
Please abide by the “take out what you bring in and leave nothing but footprints” moto. Leave all garbage at aid stations. Those found to break this rule will be disqualified.
Chip timing this year provided by The Timer Guys.
OF COURSE! Because Mile 90 will be there on the trails and finish line taking pics!
We don’t usually address the weather since we get snow, ice, sleet, and cold – and that is what makes this race “fun!” As in the past, this year there is a chance of rain and/or ice and/or snow race morning. If the trails aren’t runnable, we will have the race courses on the levy, but that is only if the trails are un-runnable per the “Trail Guardians.” If there is lightning within a mile of us, we will delay the race/pull runners from the course (if possible) if it’s in the process, until we are clear. As you’ll see throughout, your safety is important to us. Keep an eye on the Facebook page and your email, as we will be contacting you both ways should anything change.
Event Timeline: 6:30 am – 9:00 am Participant check-in 7:15 am – 7:40 am Access to lower parking lot not available by car 8:20 am – 9:15 am Access to lower parking lot not available by car 7:15 am Pi Milers, Pi Slammers, Answer to Everything & Ultra Pi Slammers line up at start (Levy Gate) / Announcements 7:30 am Pi Milers, Pi Slammers, Answer to Everything & Ultra Pi Slammers begin at Levy Gate 8:15 am Marathon, Answer to Everything, & Ultra Pi Slam runners line up at Levy Gate / Announcements 8:30 am Marathon begins at Levy Gate. Answer to Everything & Ultra Pi Slammers continues 8:45 am All Half Marathon & Pi Slam runners line up at Levy Gate/ Announcements 9:00 am Pi Day River Rotation Half Marathon begins at Levy Gate & Pi Slammers continue 5:30 pm Lower Aid Station Breaks Down (unless there are runners coming through) 6:00 pm Cut off for all races.
That's awesome...and a little sad. Awards for each race will be given as runners come through the finish line or in the finisher's tent. You must be present to receive an award.
Pacers are only allowed (and are recommended) for the 100-mile race, although no “muling” is allowed. Pacers can think for you, navigate for you, keep you awake, make sure you eat and drink, and do all the other wonderful things pacers do, but they can’t carry your gear for you. Carrying your own load is part of being a finisher in the Hawk.
Pacers may join their runners starting at 50 miles or any time thereafter. They may join their runners from either of the two crew access stations after checking in at the Start/Finish. Please have the pacer check in at the Start/Finish area to and pick up their pacer bib. Please make sure your pacer per-registeres on Ultrasignup as your pacer.
Pacers are not allowed for the marathon or 50-mile races.
In an effort to continue the Lawrence Trail Hawks motto of "Kindness to Life and Land," we are requiring runners to bring their own hydration devices. We will provide a few community cups by the water coolers at the aid stations if you are brave enough to use them. There will be some cups available to runners for hot beverages only. Please help us with this transition by ensuring that you bring a hydration device, no matter what distance you run. Thanks! All registered runners will also be provided a collapsible cup in their race packets for use on the trail and for post-race celebration.
The Pi Slam is an option for registration. Runners of the Pi Slam will run the Pi Miler and the Pi Day River Rotation Half Marathon.
The Ultra Pi Slam is another option for registration. Runners of the Ultra Pi Slam will run the Pi Miler and the Pi Day River Rotation Full Marathon.
For those feeling like they have the time, there is also the Answer To Everything (aka 42). The runners of 42 will run the Pi Miler, Pi Day River Rotation Half Marathon, and the Pi Day River Rotation Full Marathon.
The Organizer’s refund policy is subject to change at the discretion of the Organizer and any such changes are published either within this refund policy, Facebook page, and/ or on the Lawrence Trail Hawks website. You, as the participant, understand that we may cancel or postpone the Event if circumstances beyond our reasonable control. The Race Directors reserve the right to modify or cancel the race or course for safety concerns or natural disaster. In such cases there will be no refunds of race entry fees. Each athlete must accept any such risk of their entry fee paid. There is no complimentary race entry to a future race. Entry fees collected are used to develop and produce the event, starting well in advance of the race date – including course preparation, race supplies, permits and administration. We pledge to make every effort to produce a fair and safe event for all participants. Any decision we make that impacts the race date or potential cancellation is carefully considered and based on the overall event safety and manageability. The organizer will not refund any proportion of the Event Participation fee once the Participant has participated in the event. This policy is non-discriminatory and does not take account of any individual circumstances in order for fairness and clarity. Event reservations may be transferred between categories provided any additional costs that are relevant are paid in full if such a request is emailed ten clear days before the event date. You may transfer your Event reservation to a friend, in writing, to the Organizers, along with a signed waiver by the new participant, if such a request is emailed fourteen clear days before the event date. Any changes after that period are subject to approval by the RDs.
We are happy to share that Mile90 Photography will be shooting again in 2020. You can visit https://www.mile90.com/ to see past year's photos. Mile90 started taking photos for us for a few years now. Most of the wonderful photos you'll see on here and on our Facebook page are courtesy of them.
We will have chip timing by Timer Guys.
RACE CANCELLATION OR POSTPONEMENT In the event the race should be postponed or canceled for reasons beyond the control of the Lawrence Trail Hawks (inclement or unsafe weather conditions; local, state or national emergency), refunds will NOT be made, but race packets, including race shirts, will be available at a location to be determined or possibly, though but not guaranteed, by mail.
ALTERNATE COURSE If local authorities, Clinton State Park and the Kansas Trails Council trail steward, deem the trails unsafe for runners or vulnerable to damage due to muddy conditions, an alternative course will be provided by the Lawrence Trail Hawks race Directors, pending approval by Clinton State Park and the Kansas Trails Council Trail Steward.
The 100 and 50-mile races have a Sunday 10:00am cut off for runners leaving the West Park Road aid station, after completing the Bunker Hill/Goodwin loop. This is at mile 88 for the 100-mile runners and mile 38 for the 50-mile runners. The cut off for Lands End aid Station is Sunday 12pm, noon. This is at mile 93.5 for the 100-mile runners and 43.5 for the 50-mile runners.
To stay in the race, you must have left the aid station by the above cut off times. Volunteers will breakdown the aid station at that time, and depart. Runners continuing on their own accord past the cutoffs, and not arriving at the Start/Finish on or before the 2pm cutoff, will not be eligible for the finisher awards.
Seeing you cross the finish line is the reason we host this race. If you’ve signed up for one of the events, but are unable to safely participate in the HAWK race, we offer the following options.
CHANGING DISTANCE PRIOR TO THE RACE Runners may contact the Race Director and transfer to a lower or a higher distance on or before August 15th. In the event a runner transfers to a higher distance, a pro rata charge will apply. No credit or refund can be given for runners transferring to a lower distance race. You can also make an "event change" on ultrasignup and change the distance yourself; in the event you upgrade the distance it will generate a code and prompt you to re-register for the new distance. The HAWK does not allow runners to transfer entries to other participants or offer refunds.
DROPPING DISTANCE ON RACE DAY Hundred milers who drop to the 50 will receive a 50-mile finisher award, if available. However, they are not eligible for 50-mile 1st, 2nd or 3rd place awards. Hundred-mile and 50-mile runners may NOT drop to the marathon and will be recorded as a DNF in the race results.
DEFERRAL Runners may defer their race entries to the following year, by notifying the Race Director on or before August 1st. Deferral will NOT be permitted for any runner making a request less than 30 days before the scheduled event and we do NOT offer refunds. The race Deferral is good for one year only. Requests for deferral must be submitted in writing to the Race Director; given the press of other preparations, runners should make sure their request has been confirmed. The deferral code must be obtained from the Race Director and used within the first 45 days of the next year’s race registration.
DID NOT START If you can’t attend, and haven’t deferred, please let the Race Director know at least seven days before the race, so your name can be removed from the starters list. You also have the option to remove yourself from the race on Ultrasignup. If you don’t show up, and don’t let us know in advance that you can’t make it, you’ll be recorded as DNS in the race results.
All entrants get a cool Hawk shirt and a race bag
We will also have t-shirts and other race items available for purchase - you can pre-order on Ultrasignup when you register for the race. -Chip timing provided by Timer Guys . -Our photographers are once again. Mile 90. Please visit www.mile90.com to download your free race pictures provided and paid for by the Lawrence Trail Hawks
The 100-mile race starts at 6am and the 50 mile race starts at 7am on Saturday, September 5th. All 100-mile and 50-mile runners must check in at the Start/Finish 15 minutes before the race starts.
The Marathon starts at 8 am on Saturday, September 5th. Marathon runners must check in at the Start/Finish by 7:45 am.
Drop bags are permitted for all 3 aid stations. Please keep your drop bags to a reasonable size and bring them to HQ on race morning at least 15 minutes before your race start time.
The pre-race briefing and dinner is at the Start/Finish, Shelter 1, on Friday September 4th. Dinner will be served at 5:30pm and the race briefing will start at 6pm. It is especially recommended for all 100-mile runners, and would be helpful for 50-mile and marathon runners as well. Packets may be picked up during the pre-race briefing on Friday from 5–7 pm. You may also pick up your packet at the Start/Finish on race morning, at least 30 minutes before your race starts.
We are excited to have Hawaiian Bros cater our pre-race dinner. The Dinner is included in the price of your race fee, additional tickets for your family and crew can be purchased for $15.00 as an ADD ON to your registration.
Google maps will put you at the race destination - it even has the HAWK RACE pinpointed . Use this coordinate for the destination It puts you right at the Start/Finish, Shelter 1, in Clinton Park.
Yes, checkout our 2022 Race Guide: https://hawkhundred.com/static/docs/hawk-race-guide-2022.pdf
Runners of all ages are welcome. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, preferably a parent.
Yes! During the winter, most group runs are at night so make sure you bring a head lamp or a handheld light. The trails ARE dark at night.
Our speeds typically are slow. A lot of us are slow runners, with a few speed demons. The shorter runs are usually faster than the longer runs. If speed is a concern for you, we can change the run tempo to accommodate.
Our distances vary. Our “Beginner Run” is every Monday, and ranges from 1-4 miles. Another Trail Hawks beginner-oriented trail run is our women-only "Gal-Gallop,” also between 1-4 miles. Our Wednesday Short-to-Middy Run goes from about 4 to 12 miles. The Saturday long run has gone as far as 40 miles. Not everyone runs the full distance, and some run further. No one who is new to the trails is ever left alone on them during our group runs. Check out our "runs page" for details and contact info.
It’s inserting short, hex head screws into the lugs in the outsole (ie, the bottom) of the shoe For an excellent write up on how to do this, read Matt Carpenter's webpage, "The Screwed Shoe".
Sure thing. All our scheduled weekly runs are free. And you can get in on the Hawk Talk by joining our Lawrence Trail Hawks Yahoo e-mail group or our Facebook Page.
Yes! We run year round. Rain or sleet or snow. We're like the USPS. Only thing that keeps Hawks of the trail are tornadoes and lightning. One trick we often use to help our winter running (especially when it is icy) is to screw our shoes. We run in nice weather too.
We are a self-sufficient group. Each runner is expected to bring water, water-bottle/s (or hydration pack), food, salt tablets, etc. It is often hard for first-time distance runners to judge the amount of water/food they should bring. If you have any doubts it's always safer to bring more than less. Here is a guide which should help.
Note: this guide is subject to change depending on weather conditions and from runner to runner.
under 10 miles: 1 water bottle and 1-2 gel packets (or food of similar calories) 10-15 miles: 1-2 water bottles (or hydration pack) and 2-3 gel packets and 1-2 salt tablets 15-20 miles: 2-3 water bottles (or hydration pack) and 2 gels and one energy bar and 3-4 salt tabletsPlease remember that this is a general guideline. Each runner has his or her own fueling needs. And more importantly weather conditions can make this guide fluctuate wildly.