Are you looking for that next big race? Training for a more difficult course? Do you want to try out the world of gravel cycling? Southeast Kansas has exactly what you are looking for.

The fastest and flattest gravel ride in the Four State area will have you riding through the rich coal mining history of Southeast Kansas. Operated by The Running Collective, the inaugural Coal Miner’s Century is scheduled for May 4, 2024.

Ride through Pittsburg, Weir, Radley, Franklin, Arma, Arcadia, Mulberry, and more. See Pittsburg State, Big Brutus, Chicken Annie’s, Chicken Mary’s, Miners Hall Museum, a historical iron bridge, and other landmarks of Southeast Kansas.

• 100-mile ride: 100 miles through the flat lands of Southeast Kansas. This route has been created for you to see some of our rich history & what our corner of the state has to offer.
• 100-kilometer ride: A metric century, or roughly 62 miles. Enjoy the views, straightaways, and lack of elevation in Southeast Kansas.
• 25-mile ride: Our 25-mile ride is perfect for the casual or beginner cyclist. This distance is a great introduction to endurance cycling.

Finishers receive specially designed medals shaped like old coal buckets.

Details, routes, registration, and partner hotels: https://www.runningcollectiveks.com/coalminerscentury

Updates: Coal Miner’s Century on Facebook