Summer Solstice Classic

Manhattan, Kansas. Friday, June 19, 2026, starting at 5:30 PM CDT. The Summer Solstice Classic — a track meet celebrating the longest day of the year. Rolling schedule: 1600m, 400m, 100m, 800m, 200m, and a 4x400m relay. Age‑group splits: 10 and under / 11 and up. $10 registration fee covers entry to all events. Held at Lew Lane Field at Bishop Stadium. Open to all ages and abilities.

Location — Lew Lane Field at Bishop Stadium, Manhattan, KS:

• Bishop Stadium is located on the campus of Bishop Seabury Academy? Or Manhattan High School? The address is Robinson Drive, Manhattan, KS — likely a high school or college track facility
• Manhattan is a city in northeastern Kansas, home to Kansas State University (K‑State), about 2 hours west of Kansas City
• The track is a standard 400m outdoor track — flat, fast, and spectator‑friendly

Summer Solstice — Celebrating the Longest Day of the Year:

• The Summer Solstice occurs around June 20‑21 each year — this event is held on June 19, the evening before
• Long daylight hours — ideal for an evening track meet

Rolling Schedule — All Events on the Same Day:

• 5:30 PM — 1600m (10 and under)
• 5:45 PM — 1600m (11 and up)
• 6:00 PM — 400m (10 and under)
• 6:10 PM — 400m (11 and up)
• 6:15 PM — 100m (10 and under)
• 6:20 PM — 100m (11 and up)
• 6:25 PM — 800m (10 and under)
• 6:35 PM — 800m (11 and up)
• 6:45 PM — 200m (10 and under)
• 6:55 PM — 200m (11 and up)
• 7:05 PM — 4 x 400m relay (all ages)
• Schedule may be adjusted — check event website for updates

Age‑Group Splits — 10 and Under / 11 and Up:

• Athletes aged 10 and under race in the first heat of each distance
• Athletes aged 11 and up race in the second heat
• No separate categories for adults vs. youth beyond this split — all ages 11+ compete together

What's Included ($10 Entry Fee):

• Entry to all events — you can run as many distances as you want (subject to schedule and your fitness)
• Chip timing? Not specified — likely manual timing with stopwatches (small track meet)
• Finisher medal? Not specified — check event website
• Event shirt? Not specified — likely not included
• No separate fees per event — one flat fee covers everything

4 x 400m Relay — All Ages (Teams of 4):

• Open to all ages — form a team with friends, family, or other athletes
• Mixed teams, age groups not specified
• If you don't have a team, you may be able to join one on race day (check with event organizer)

Logistics — No Refunds? Check with event organizer:

• Registration fee: $10 + tax and processing fee ($12.24 total)
• No refunds? Not specified — check with Trey Vernon
• Parking available near Bishop Stadium (arrive early — limited spaces)
• Bib pickup: race day at the track (check event website for exact times)
• No dogs allowed on the track
• Spectators welcome — bring your cheering voice

What to Bring:

• Running shoes (spikes allowed? check event rules — likely yes for track events)
• Comfortable athletic clothing
• Water bottle (concessions may be available)
• Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses (evening sun can still be strong in June)
• Race bib (provided at check‑in)

Nearby Attractions (post‑race — make a weekend of it in Manhattan):

• Kansas State University campus — Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Bramlage Coliseum, and the K‑State Gardens
• Aggieville — historic shopping and entertainment district (bars, restaurants, shops)
• Flint Hills Discovery Center — interactive exhibits on the Flint Hills ecosystem
• Tuttle Creek State Park — hiking, fishing, boating, and camping (10 minutes north)
• Konza Prairie — 8.6‑mile hiking trail through native tallgrass prairie (south of Manhattan)

Contact: Trey Vernon via Race Roster.