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The Snake 10-Mile Trail Race

calendar_today 25 Jul, 2026

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sell $52.00

The Snake 10-Mile Trail Race

About the Event

Starting and finishing at Shelter 1 in Overlook Park, at Clinton Lake, the 7th annual Snake 10-Mile Trail Race takes its name from the winding nature of the course. Set amid the rugged trails and old-growth forest of the north shore of Clinton Lake, Lawrence, Kansas, the unique course layout promises a new experience to even the seasoned Clinton Lake veteran!

DUES-PAYING LAWRENCE TRAIL HAWKS GET $10 OFF THE ENTRY FEE when using their Runsignup account associated to their Trail Hawks Membership.
To sign up as a member before registering so you may get the discount, visit https://runsignup.com/lawrencetrailhawks

The SNAKE features a midway aid station staffed by fellow trail runners and a post-race watermelon feast for runners, volunteers, families and friends. The SNAKE is designed for runners who like using the words "brutal" and "fun" in the same sentence.

Packet pickup will be on race-day morning, starting at 6 am. Start time at 7 am.

SPECIAL SNAKE SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT
The race directors have once again concluded a special arrangement with the snakes of Clinton Lake not to attack any runners in "The Snake." On signing up, each entrant will be given a unique "snake name." As a runner, if you encounter a snake on the trail, simply identify yourself with your snake name, then give the snake as wide a berth as possible, and the snake will leave you in peace. Molesting snakes in any way violates the terms of our agreement with the snake population. When snakes and people meet, both should depart unharmed.

Race Guidelines:
To help protect our runners and minimize our impact on beautiful Clinton Lake, runners should follow these guidelines:

1) Respect the trails. Stay on marked trails, and don't litter. Runners caught littering will be disqualified.
2) We will have a sign in/sign out sheet on race day. This will let us know all runners are safely off the trails. sign in when you get there, sign out before you leave.
3) Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Please ensure your dog is capable of handling the distance and heat. 
4) No jogging strollers or other wheeled vehicles. You're welcome to try, but we reserve the right to film it and post the results to YouTube. :)
5) No drinking alcoholic beverages or smoking on the course during the race.
6) The trails will be open to the public; be courteous to the other users.
7) Any runner under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult runner at all times during the race.
8) Runners must carry a container for hydration while on the course.

Races Offered

The Snake 10-Mile Trail Race

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 10 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

07:00

sell

$52.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Lawrence.

thermostat Temperature
21.4° / 31.8°
wb_sunny Feels like
22.8° / 33.3°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
11h 50m
water_drop Avg rainfall
3.9 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
9.9 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Very high
terrain Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
sunny Max UV Index
Very High (8.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
70.7%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:08
nightlight Sunset
20:43

About Lawrence

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Lawrence is a city in Eastern Kansas, USA along I-70, 35 miles west of Kansas City, Kansas. It is home to the University of Kansas. Lawrence provides a mix of academics, bohemia, and small-town Kansas kitsch. It has been the setting of many movies and is a growing cultural hub in Kansas.

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