This is the 19th year for the United Way of McPherson County Triathlon, held at McPherson Water Park and Lakeside Park in McPherson, Kansas. Nicknamed by one racer as "The Fastest Short Course in Kansas," the United Way Triathlon starts with a 200-meter swim, followed by a 7-mile bike and finishing with a 2-mile run. There is also a Junior Triathlon for youth with a 100-meter swim, 1 mile bike, and 1-mile run.
Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, July 26th, 2026.
Join us for our 8th annual Sunflower Trail Run! This unique 5K and 1 Mile course will immerse participants in more than 20 acres of gorgeous sunflowers! Runners, joggers and walkers will follow the dirt trails through the sunflower field to the finish line!
Pictures and info also available on our website at kansasmaze.com!
Race Times:
5K - Competitive Division: 8:00am- RUNNERS ONLY. No walking or strollers allowed in this race.
1 Mile - 8:30am. Run/Walk. Strollers allowed.
5K - Non Competitive Division: 9:00am. Run/Walk. Strollers allowed.
7:00 am: Check-in and same day registration begins. Please check in at least 30 min prior to the scheduled start time of your race.
Virtual 5K - Run your 5K on your own anytime between now and race day! When completed, just message us through email, website or FB and we will mail your Finisher T-shirt and medal to you following race day!
Swag:
All participants will receive an original Sunflower Trail Run Finisher t-shirt, Sunflower Trail Run Finisher medal and a free 1-day admission pass to the Kansas Maze sunflower festival for participant and guest.. ** T-shirts not guaranteed if registered after Aug 1. We will do our best to have extras but may not have your size available **
TEAMS!!
Grab your friends, families and co-workers and make your own team! All teams must have at least 4 members.
Create your own family team, workplace team, church/club team, etc. Why? Because it's more fun than running alone! You get a built-in support system! Friendly competition with those you already know and trust!
The first person to register as part of a team will create a team name. All other members of that team will need to use that exact team name. To start a new team have one person of that team register and enter a team name. After that, other team members can register and click on that team name. Contact us if you have any questions.
Referral Rewards:
Another feature we are again offering are referral rewards! Just have 3 friends register using your personal referral code and you will automatically get a $10 refund sent back to you! Easy-cheesy!!
Medals & Awards:
Prizes (custom designed by Sunflower Metal Designs and/or This Little Light Laser Designs) will be awarded in the 5K Competitive Division race only to the top 1 finisher in each age category. Categories for both male/female are: 10 & under, 11-17, 18-35, 36-50, 51-65. 65+.
All participants in both 5K's and the 1 Mile race will receive a unique Sunflower Trail Run finisher medal and a Sunflower Trail Run t-shirt!
Food:
Free pancakes will be served following the races!
Spectators:
Spectators will not be allowed on the course or in the sunflower field during any race. A water station will be available. Views of the runners will be available from our lookout bridge or other platforms.
Conditions:
This trail course is IN an actual sunflower field. Pathways will be cut out and runners will be expected to stay on the pathways. Violators will be disqualified from the race.
All attempts will be made to keep the trails as safe as possible but uneven ground should be expected. If rainy conditions are present leading up to race day, the course may be muddy. Please be prepared.
Pollinating bees will be present! It is a Sunflower field!!
Race Day Timing:
Race day timing and results for all races will be provided by Morgan Sports, LLC.
** Kansas Maze reserves the right to cancel or change the date of this event at their discretion based on inclement weather or conditions. All efforts will be made to honor this date but safety of our guests is our #1 priority.
For further information or questions please contact the race director at [email protected].
2026 Fe For A Cure Race/Walk
Registration and Starting Times
Pack Pick Up & Late Registration begins at 6:00 a.m.
2 Mile Walk begins at 7:30am
5K & 15K begins at 7:30am
Course Information
2 Mile Walk - 7:30 Start
The 2 Mile Walk is conducted on a flat blacktop course around town. The Starting Line will be at the intersection of the Main and Lincoln streets the finish line will in close proximity to the starting line.
*No awards for the 2 Mile Walk
15K Run - 7:30 Start
Composed of a flat, scenic country-road course with Coronado Heights hill (1 mile running distance up a circular, rugged road) at the heart of the race, this is a demanding course; please train accordingly. Aid stations (water) will be provided throughout the course. The starting line will be at the intersection of Main and Lincoln streets(race will head north on main); the finish line will in close proximity to the starting line. ALL RUNNERS will receive a medal for participating.
Please Note: there is a 2 hour time limit on the completion of this course.
5K Run - 7:30 Start
The 5K Run is conducted on a flat blacktop course around town. The starting line will be at the intersection of Main and Lincoln streets(race will head north on main); the finish line will in close proximity to the starting line. We will have awards right after the last finisher of the 5k.
14 & under
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70 & over
We will be ordering T-Shirts at Noon on Monday, October 5th! To ensure you receive a shirt in your size, please register online as soon as possible. We will order extra shirts but please note that we cannot guarantee a T-Shirt for those who register after the 5th and on the day of the race. We will late registration available on race day starting at 6 AM.
Don’t miss your chance to get your T-Shirt – register today!
Event details and schedule
2026 Salina Crossroads Marathon