Live Well Saline County

Pink Out Salina
2025-10-21 | Salina Kansas, 67401, United States
Show your support for breast cancer patients and survivors by wearing pink on Tuesday, October 21.
Take pictures of yourself, your friends, your co-workers wearing pink and post them to Facebook using the hashtag #pinkoutsalina.

Mobility on the Move
2025-11-06 08:45 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Salina Kansas, 67401, United States
An easy ride on CityGo for one round to experience the bus system. Participants will have the chance to learn how the bus system works, see the route firsthand, and discover how accessible and convenient public transportation can be. The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited to the first 10 participants. Advance registration is required. Click here or call 785.826.1583.

Transportation 101 Zoom class
2025-11-06 13:30 - 14:30
A Zoom webinar about all of the transit options in North Central Kansas. Sign up here or call 785.826.1583.

Santa Fe Stroll
2025-11-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Smoky Hill Museum, 211 W Iron, Salina, KS, 67401, United States
A third annual walking event with historical learning. Community members are encouraged to meet at the Smoky Hill Museum front steps at 211 W. Iron at noon on November 7 for a Santa Fe Stroll. The group will be led on a short walk through downtown Salina that will focus on community history. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and to bring along friends, family, and co-workers. The event is hosted by Michelle Coats, Mobility Manager for North Central Kansas, and Susan Hawksworth, Director of the Smoky Hill Museum.

First Friday for Crossroads Marathon
2025-11-07 16:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Salina
First Fridays in Downtown Salina usually conclude in October, but a special First Friday was added November 7 just for Crossroads Marathon attendees. The event features late-night shopping, art receptions, live music, and various activities in the downtown area. The Blades will be playing in Campbell Plaza.
Salina Crossroads Marathon — the Most Runner-Friendly Marathon in Kansas — will take place on Saturday, November 8 in Downtown Salina. There are 4700 runners registered from all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, and Tanzania, which puts Salina Crossroads on pace to be the largest marathon event in Kansas this year.
Volunteers Needed
This year the Salina Crossroads Marathon needs more than 300 volunteers. Shifts are available Friday (Nov 7) from 10:00a.m.-8:00p.m. and Saturday morning (Nov 8) starting at 6:00a.m. for packet pickup. Sign up here. Volunteer needs include course monitors, finish line and festival, and packet pickup.
An Event for the Entire Family
In addition to the marathon, Salina Crossroads has a 5K, 10K (new for 2025!), half-marathon, team relay events, and a half-mile kids’ fun run. The generosity of the community allows Salina Crossroads to be one of the most affordable races in Kansas. Runners can register here.
Pace Car
The lead car for the 2025 Salina Crossroads Marathon is a 1991 Porsche 964 Targa. Thank you to The Garage for providing this year’s lead car!

Salina Crossroads Marathon 2025
2025-11-08
3600 registered runners from all 50 States! Largest marathon event in Kansas!
• Full Marathon
• Half-Marathon
• 10K (NEW)
• 5K
• Kid’s Half-Mile Fun Run
• Team Relay: Full (6 legs) & Half (3 Legs)
Friday, November 7
Packet Pickup at Homewood Suites by Hilton: 9:30am-1:00pm, 12:30-4:00pm, or 3:30-8:00pm
Saturday, November 8
Packet Pickup at Salina Fieldhouse: 5:30-8:00am
Course Monitor: 7:45-11:00am or 10:00am-2:00pm
Finish Line & Festival: 7:45-11:00am or 10:45am-2:00pm
Gear Check: Shift: 6:00-10:00am or 10:00am-2:00pm
Volunteer to help with the Marathon!

Poverty Simulation -- Reduce Poverty
2025-11-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Trinity United Methodist Church, 910 E Neal, Salina, KS, 67401, United States
Rethink poverty.
Step into someone else’s shoes. Experience the tough choices and daily realities faced by families living in poverty during this powerful, interactive 3-hour poverty simulation. You’ll take on the role of a family member — navigating work, childcare, bills, and community resources — while trying to make ends meet. Walk away with a deeper understanding of the challenges many in our community face every day.
There is no cost to attend and a boxed lunch will be available for participants. Registration is required.
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The coalition is committed to equal opportunity for all participants. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, including alternative means of communication may be requested by contacting Lisa Newman at 785-309-5850 by Nov 1. Requests received after this date will be honored when it is feasible to do so.

81 Connection Public Forum -- Salina
2025-11-20 11:00 - 12:00 | OCCK Inc. Transportation Building, 340 N Santa Fe, Salina, 67401, United States
OCCK Inc. Transportation invites the public to Public Forums to discuss the upcoming 81 Connection route changes, officially launching on December 1st, 2025. During these sessions, OCCK Transportation staff will outline the upcoming route changes, answer questions, and provide resources including travel training information and updated ride guides.

81 Connection Public Forum -- Concordia
2025-11-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Concordia OCCK, 1502 Lincoln St, Concordia, 66901, United States

Frosty Fun Runs
2025-11-22 07:30 - 10:00 | 67401 Plaza, 200 N. Santa Fe (Corner of Ash & Santa Fe), Salina, KS, 67401
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina 15th Annual Frosty Fun Runs will be held on Saturday, November 22. This family-friendly fundraiser is great for all. Events include:
10K Run • Frosty 5K Run/Walk • Merry Mile • Kid’s Santa Sprint
Cookies & Hot Chocolate! Live DJ! • Live results to mobile device and Facebook!
Register here — registration must be received by November 1 to guarantee an event shirt!
Packet Pick-up
Friday, November 21, 8:30am-5:30pm at 99KG Studio, 1825 S Ohio.
Entry Fee
Frosty 5K: $30 ($18 w/out event shirt)
Chilly 10K: $35 ($23 w/out event shirt)
Merry Mile: $25 ($13 w/out event shirt)
Santa Sprint: $10
Each registered participant receives
• Frosty Fun Runs shirt (shirt is only guaranteed if registration is received by November 1)
• Custom completion medal, cookies, bananas, hot chocolate
• Free Photos (available for download)
Registrations received after November 1 cannot guarantee event shirt or size
Schedule
7:30-8:30am: Registration/Packet Pick-up
9:00am: Frosty 5 Mile Run, Frosty 5K & Merry Mile Start
10:00am: Santa Sprint
100% of your entry fee directly supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina!
All event times are subject to change. Course maps can be found HERE.
