UPCOMING EVENTS

June 21 -- 2025 Alert Road Race (Green, Kan.) 
ONLINE REGISTRATION | LIVE ONLINE RESULTS

UPCOMING EVENTS
June 28 -- Fiesta Topeka (Kan.) 5K ONLINE REGISTRATION
July 19 -- 48th Annual Manassa Pioneer Days 5K (Manassa, Colo.) REGISTER ONLINE | LIVE ONLINE RESULTS
Aug. 2 -- Tipton (Kan.) Picnic Run ONLINE REGISTRATION
Aug. 4-8 -- 3rd Annual Chasing Excellence Cross Country Camp (middle school students only) REGISTER ONLINE NOW
Aug. 9 -- Rolling Hills Zoo 5K Run (Salina, Kan.)

ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

2025 Alert Road Race (Green, Kan.)

48th Annual Manassa Pioneer Days 5K (Manassa, Colo., July 19)

Tipton Picnic Trail 5K Run/2 Mile Walk/Kids Fun Run (Tipton, Kan., Aug. 2)

BLOG: Chasing Excellence -- The Remarkable Life and Inspiring Vigilosophy of Coach Joe I. Vigil

In the book, Chasing Excellence, author Pat Melgares tells the story of Dr. Joe I. Vigil, who rose from poverty to become a towering figure in the running world, having coached 19 national championship teams, 425 All Americans and 22 Olympians, among other honors.

In this blog, we share many more stories about Vigil and his athletes, told by those who lived the experiences. This blog serves as bonus material for those who will read the book, which was released in July, 2020.

To order a copy of Chasing Excellence, go to www.SoulsticePublishing.com. The book sells for $19.95.

READ THE BLOG, CHASING EXCELLENCE, ON WIX

Manhattan Cross Country Kids' Club

The Manhattan Cross Country Club was formed in Fall, 2004 to encourage age-appropriate distance running for youth as a means to lifetime fitness and health. Read more...

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