Running Locations on or near Fort Riley?

2019-08-11T06:12:52-04:00

How's it going my fellow runners! I just recently decided to get back into running seriously, and was wondering where the best places are to run around the area. Looking for longer loops or trails if possible around the area due to me training for Marathon and Ultra Marathon races. Thanks in advance!

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2019 8:00 AM

2019-08-11T08:00:06-04:00

The river walk trail outside the trooper gate is 12 miles (6 out to the lake and 6 back). You can also run the Konza Prairie. There are a number of trails of varying lengths there. You also have the Anneburg trail but that’s only 1.6 miles in a loop. I usually combine that one with some portion of the linear trail which itself is 16 or so miles around Manhattan. Lastly, there is the KState campus trail that goes around campus, roughly. It incorporates the infamous Manhattan Hill on Manhattan Ave. The ROTC Cadets at K state especially love that trail.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2019 7:25 AM

2019-08-17T07:25:40-04:00

It has been a while, but I think there is a trail(s) South off Hwy 177 towards I-70. Not exactly close by, but not a far drive either. Maybe someone with more recent experience there can help narrow it down better.
Or, you can run up to the Atomic Cannon a double dozen times...

Response by SGT John Overby made Aug 18 at 2019 2:24 PM

2019-08-18T14:24:41-04:00

Try running from the hill down to headquarters and back up the hill. When I was there, my VW sometimes struggled with that run. Good luck with your training.