Runners coming into a finish clock at a race timed by Red Dirt

Manhattan, Kansas · Since 2010

Race timing and management, from people who line up too.

Red Dirt times, scores, and runs events. Registration, packet pickup, the clock, and the results link — for running, gravel, mountain bike, track, and cross country.

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What we do

Timers who have stood in the corral.

Red Dirt started in 2010. Ben Sigle and Trey Vernon, who also own Manhattan Running Company, wanted events they would be proud to enter. We still time hundreds of races a year, from a hometown 5K to a series weekend.

Running
Road, trail, and fun-run fields. Chip timing, splits, and a finish that does not make people wait for a clipboard.
Cycling and gravel
Bike tags and matless splits for gravel and road events where a ground mat is the wrong tool.
Mountain bike
Festival weekends and MTB races, timed so the result is up while people are still at the finish.
Track and cross country
FinishLynx photo-finish and AthleticLIVE scoring for meets, with a link coaches can open from the stands.

Events we've worked with

A few of the start lines.

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Services

Timing, the rest of race day, and the gear around it.

Chip timing with ChronoTrack, an LED clock, and results online in seconds.
Race management from course design and registration through packet pickup.
Race-day tech for live results, announcer feeds, check-in, and photos.
Rentals — truss, barricades, sound, water stops, and generators.

Upcoming races

On the calendar

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Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Girls on the Run of the Flint Hills 5K
Anneberg Park · Run
- 5K
Join us at the Fall 5K Celebration! Surrounded by teammates, coaches, families, and friends, girls throughout the Flint Hills will cross the Finish Line with CONFIDENCE while experiencing the power of CONNECTION! The 5K is open to the entire community - everyone is invited to run…
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Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Frosty Fun Runs
Downtown Salina · Run
- 1 Mile
- 5K
- 10K
Kick off the holiday season and enjoy the crisp winter air at the Frosty Fun Runs! Whether you are a seasoned runner or looking for a fun family activity, there is a distance for everyone, including the Frosty 5K, Chilly 10K, Merry Mile, and the Kid's Santa Sprint.…
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Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 8:30 AM
RunLawrence Thanksgiving Day 5K
Woodlawn School · Run
- 5K
Start your Thanksgiving Day with our wonderful annual family- friendly 5K! This race is for fast feet, joggers, walkers, kids, couples, teams, and families. Post race we hold a free kids fun run to make sure everyone has a chance to start the day with some festive fitness.…
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Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 9:00 AM
MHK Turkey Trot
Manhattan, KS · Run
- 5K
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