Carry Your Cross

The World’s Toughest 10K

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CONQUER MILES OF RUGGED TERRAIN WHILE CARRYING A 50+ LB. CROSS. TEST YOUR GRIT AT THIS ONE OF A KIND ENDURANCE EVENT!

THE CHALLENGE

Hunter Morgan announcing the swag champions

THE REWARD

COMPETE FOR AWESOME PRIZES, DOMINION SWAG, AND BRAGGING RIGHTS FOR 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD PLACE FINISHERS

After carry your cross BBQ fellowship.

BRING SOME FANS

EXCELLENT SPECTATOR VIEWS DURING THE RACE AND FREE-WILL-DONATION BBQ AND FELLOWSHIP AFTER THE RACE

  • Kanopolis Lake State Park

  • 3 Separate distances for the whole fam

  • NEW THIS YEAR - 5K CYC (The First Test)

  • The Original - 10K CYC (The World’s Toughest 10K)

  • NEW THIS YEAR - 20K CYC (The Ultimate Test)

  • Music, food, fellowship, games, and awards post race

  • Registration opens December 1st, 2026

Carry Your Cross - March 20th, 2027

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  • "The event was ran well and gave everyone a great push! All the volunteers and staff were friendly and helpful. Left a solid impression and look forward to going to more of their events!"

    Garrett - Wichita, KS

  • "It was a wonderful experience, I was so grateful to be a part of it. Me and the other guys that got to do It together, had a phenomenal time... Thank the Lord for all of you."

    Brian- Wichita, KS

  • "It was well planned, organized, and well executed. I was impressed all the way around. Thanks so much for doing it, I am very glad to have been apart of it."

    Nicholas - Wichita, KS

  • "They put on a heck of an event. Carry Your Cross 2025 was amazing!"

    Joel - Wichita, KS

Carry Your Cross

2026 Race Results

Course Records:

Carry Your Cross

1:10:28 - Nick Dieker

10K Trail

54:35 - DJ Morgan

5K Trail

24:20 - Bryance Sanders

FAQs

Do you ever cancel for weather?

The race goes on, rain or shine. It’s Kansas, so plan on wind.

Is this event for men and women?

Yes - all are welcome. We even have a 5K and 10K option for kids 8+ or family members who want to run alongside a ‘Cross Carrier.’

What is a FAQ?

It’s okay - we’ve all wondered. Fish Are Quick.

Will there be heats?

Yes, the Carry Your Cross race will begin first. Shortly followed by the 5K and 10K Trail Runs.

What if I’m not religious?

Not a problem. You’ll still have a blast.

You’ll feed us after the race? Wow!

Yes, we’re pretty excited about it too. Stick around after the race for a delicious ‘free-will donation’ meal cooked by our Dominion Team.

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