About the Ad Astra Running BILLY MILLS 10K
The course runs on the cross country trails at Haskell Indian Nations University, the alma mater of Billy Mills, the Olympic champion the race honors. The terrain is natural and well-kept, with the feel of a championship cross country course rather than a road race. Expect packed dirt underfoot and the kind of setting that makes pace feel secondary to place.
Packet pickup is the day before at Ad Astra Running on Massachusetts Street in Lawrence, with a brief window on race morning at the finish line for those coming from out of town. The local running store is also where in-person awards are redeemable, so there is reason to stop by either way.
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Distances & Start Times
10K10/18/2026 08:00$45
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10K10/18/2026 08:00$55
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