Glen Elder Fun Run - Best Dam Run in Kansas!
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- 2-Mile Walk · 2-Mile Run · 5-Mile Run
From the Organizer
Pre-Register by June 19, 2026 to guarantee a T-shirt. Welcome to Glen Elder, Kansas and Waconda Lake. This event takes participants across the dam on either a 2-mile walk or a 2 or 5-mile run. Join us and support the activities of the Glen Elder Lions Club. Be sure to stay for the Lakefest activities at our beautiful Waconda Lake on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Meet on the square in downtown Glen Elder at 6:30 am for registration and packet pick-up. Event starts at 7:00 am.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
92°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Glen Elder Lake, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Glen Elder, KS
Elevation
1,502 ft
Nearest Airport
SLN
Salina Municipal Airport · 60 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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26
Days to train
- Race
- Glen Elder Fun Run - Best Dam Run in Kansas!
- Date
- July 4, 2026
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Glen Elder Fun Run - Best Dam Run in Kansas!?
- Glen Elder Fun Run - Best Dam Run in Kansas! is a running race held in Glen Elder, Kansas on July 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Glen Elder Fun Run - Best Dam Run in Kansas!?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Glen Elder, Kansas at 228 West Main Street, Glen Elder, KS. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Glen Elder Fun Run - Best Dam Run in Kansas!?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Glen Elder Fun Run - Best Dam Run in Kansas!
Jul 4, 2026