Bill Snyder Highway Half and 5K 2026
The Bill Snyder Highway Half and 5K 2026 takes place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Manhattan, Kansas. Participants will experience a premier road running event presented by the Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center, set against the backdrop of the KSU campus and downtown Manhattan. Typical weather conditions in Manhattan during late May include mild to warm temperatures, often ranging from the 50s to the 70s Fahrenheit, though runners should be prepared for potential spring humidity or light showers. This 12th annual event serves a philanthropic purpose, raising funds for three charities selected by Coach Snyder: Homecare Hospice, No Stone Unturned, and Johnson Cancer Research.
What distances are available for this event?
- →Half Marathon (point-to-point road course)
- →5K (point-to-point road course)
What is the race schedule?
- →Half Marathon Start: 7:00 AM
- →5K Start: 7:00 AM
What are the course details for the Half Marathon?
The Half Marathon is a point-to-point road course. Runners are provided with bus shuttles from the Bill Snyder Family Stadium West parking lot to the start area located near I-70 on Highway 177 (Coach Bill Snyder Highway). The route travels northbound into town, winds through downtown Manhattan, passes around City Park, moves through Aggieville, continues onto the KSU campus, and concludes at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
- →Shuttle service begins at 5:10 AM
- →Last shuttle departs at 6:30 AM
- →There are 7 water stations located throughout the course
- →Course Map: Billsnyderhighwayhalf ↗
What are the course details for the 5K?
The 5K is a point-to-point road course that begins and ends at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
- →Course Map: Billsnyderhighwayhalf ↗
What are the race rules and restrictions?
- →The event is capped at a maximum of 1,800 runners
- →No walkers are permitted in the Half Marathon distance
- →The Half Marathon has a time cutoff of 3:30 hours (16 min/mile pace)
- →Dogs are not allowed at the event
What is included with race registration?
Both the Half Marathon and 5K participants receive:
- →A premium cotton-poly blend unisex T-shirt
- →A custom finisher medal