Eisenhower Marathon
Race Date
Apr 18, 2026
Location
Abilene, KS
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, April 18, 2026
- Location
- Abilene, Kansas
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2M, 10K, 5K run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 3,783
The Experience
The Eisenhower Marathon is a flat and fast course that follows the historic Chisholm Trail in Abilene, Kansas. The marathon takes place annually in April and is known for its scenic route, well-organized water stops, and personal record potential.
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.9%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
KS21012TJD · Eisenhower Half Marathon 2022
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8422 years running
~131 finishers a year
growing or steady
15% returning runners
USATF certified · 3 timing sources · 5 photos
runners from 15 states
winner 1:15:49
typical high 65°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
45°
Afternoon (High)
65°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.2"
Precipitation
15 mph
Wind
54%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 3,783 finishers actually crossed the line across 22 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
3,783
Median time
2:06:44
Latest turnout
131
States
48
Turnout by year
2017–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Eisenhower Marathon?
The Eisenhower Marathon is held on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Where does the Eisenhower Marathon take place?
It takes place in Abilene, Kansas.
What distances does the Eisenhower Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2M, 10K, 5K run.
Is the Eisenhower Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Eisenhower Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Eisenhower Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 3,783 runners who have completed the Eisenhower Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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