Where can I find the Salina Crossroads Marathon route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksSalina Crossroads Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Salina Crossroads Marathon at a glance
- Typical conditions
- 87/100
- Evidence depth
- 35 verified facts
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Salina Crossroads Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 42.2 km
- Terrain
- Road, Mixed
- Scenery
- City, Parkland, Countryside
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Salina Crossroads Marathon?
The Salina Crossroads Marathon is described as gently rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 152 m.
Where does the Salina Crossroads Marathon route go?
The Salina Crossroads Marathon route starts at City Light Stage, corner of Ash Street and Santa Fe Avenue (approx. 175-199 North Santa Fe Avenue), downtown Salina, KS and finishes at Downtown Salina at the City Light Stage on North Santa Fe Avenue. Underfoot, expect 100% paved roads. It passes downtown Salina, Mural at the Mill, city parks and surrounding rural areas. Double-loop course: full marathon runners complete the 13.1-mile loop twice while half marathon runners run it once.
What should runners know on race day for the Salina Crossroads Marathon?
Expect on-course music. True.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Parkland
- Countryside
Atmosphere
- Community
- Festival
Terrain
- Road
- Mixed
- Elevation character
- Gently Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 152 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Qualification status
- Boston Marathon qualifier; USATF certified course.
Race day logistics
- Pacers
- Yes
- Medal
- Finisher medals are awarded to all runners; trophies go to full and half marathon winners, with cash prizes for the top three male and female finishers in the full and half marathons.
- On-course music
- Yes
Access and course status
- Start
- City Light Stage, corner of Ash Street and Santa Fe Avenue (approx. 175-199 North Santa Fe Avenue), downtown Salina, KS
- Finish
- Downtown Salina at the City Light Stage on North Santa Fe Avenue
Course facts
- Course type
- Laps
- Surface
- 100% paved roads
- Landmarks
- downtown Salina, Mural at the Mill, city parks, surrounding rural areas
- Notable features
- Founded by local runners Chris Lehecka and Daniel Craig, the event donates 100% of race entry fees to local nonprofit organizations. The lead vehicle is a 1974 DeTomaso Pantera supercar, and the race holds RaceRaves Top Rated status
- Double-loop course: full marathon runners complete the 13.1-mile loop twice while half marathon runners run it once
- 6-8 aid stations along the 13.1-mile loop
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 10°CTypical temperature
- 21 kphTypical wind
- 1 mmTypical rainfall
- 87Favourability /100