Salina Crossroads Marathon
Salina Crossroads offers a Boston Qualifier in the heart of Kansas, drawing runners from across the US.
Race Date
Nov 7, 2026
Location
Salina, KS
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Location
- Salina, Kansas
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2M, 5K run | 26.2M relay | kids run
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 4,105
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Salina Crossroads Half Marathon is a Boston Marathon Qualifier set in the heart of Kansas. First run in 2022 and now in its fourth edition, this race has quickly become a popular destination for runners seeking a fast, certified course.
With a median field size of around 1,266 finishers and recent numbers reaching approximately 1,535, the event is growing. Runners travel from about 43 states, indicating a strong geographic draw. The course is known for its flat profile, with virtually no elevation gain or loss, making it a prime opportunity for personal bests. The typical winning time of around 69 minutes speaks to the course's competitiveness.
Loyalty is also a strong indicator of the race's appeal, with about 23% of participants returning in subsequent years. The event offers other distances, including a full marathon, a relay, and a kids' run, making it a comprehensive race weekend for families and dedicated runners alike.
Race-provided description
Boston Marathon Qualifier taking place in the heart of Salina, Kansas. Register Today!
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
KS24006TJD · Salina Crossroads 2024 Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite834 years running
~1,266 finishers a year
growing or steady
23% returning runners
USATF certified · 3 timing sources
runners from 43 states
winner 1:09:22
typical high 63°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
43°
Afternoon (High)
63°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
68%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 4,105 finishers actually crossed the line across 4 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
4,105
Median time
2:16:06
Latest turnout
1,535
States
47
Turnout by year
2022–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
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Frequently asked
When is the Salina Crossroads Marathon?
The Salina Crossroads Marathon is held on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Where does the Salina Crossroads Marathon take place?
It takes place in Salina, Kansas.
What distances does the Salina Crossroads Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2M, 5K run | 26.2M relay | kids run.
Is the Salina Crossroads Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Salina Crossroads Marathon is a ultra-flat, point to point course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Salina Crossroads Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 4,105 runners who have completed the Salina Crossroads Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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