Earth Day Buckle Mania
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Event
Earth Day Buckle Mania is scheduled for April 24-26, 2026 in Abilene, KS. The event offers 48-hour, 24-hour, and 12-hour race options. Registration closes April 21. Pacers are permitted after 12 hours of running. Deferrals must be requested up to 30 days before the event and are valid for one year.
Course, facilities and awards
Races take place on a certified paved loop of 1.8228 miles in a private park. The loop is described as mostly shaded. Lodging for the runner is included in the entry fee and is provided free for the runner only; heated showers are available. There are cabins, heated buildings, and RV hook-ups, with rates available for crew and family.
All runners receive a tri-blend shirt; registering by April 5, 2026 guarantees a shirt. Buckles are awarded each time a runner reaches the listed distances, allowing a participant to earn up to six buckles:
- 50K
- 50 Mile
- 100K
- 100 Mile
- 150 Mile
- 200 Mile
In addition to distance buckles, top male and top female finishers in each race receive overall awards. There is a no-muling policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.