Parking
In Emporia
If you’re early, you can park on the 700 block of Merchant St (behind Mulready’s Pub). Otherwise, street parking is available on most side streets. DO NOT park on Constitution St or block any driveways! Be courteous to the local residents of Emporia as they go about their day-to-day lives.
Checkpoint 1 (200 Mile): Madison
When parking at the Madison Checkpoint, be sure to park in your designated support crew area. This area will match the color hang tag you are supplied at packet pickup. Spectators, please find street parking outside of the designated parking spots. Again, DO NOT block or park in local resident’s driveways.
Driving Directions & Access
- The Downtown Madison Checkpoint utilizes Madison St as the crew access point from Hwy 99. Once downtown, follow signage and map instructions to your designated parking area.
IMPORTANT:
- After leaving Madison, DO NOT drive directly to Matfield Green using your phone’s default navigation. Most GPS apps will route you onto the race course, which is not allowed and could result in DQ for your rider. There is also a high likelihood of FLAT TIRES should you drive on the gravel.
Instead:
- Return north toward Emporia via Hwy 99
- Take I-35 toward Matfield Green
- Follow official checkpoint signage upon arrival
- Please also be aware:
- Riders will be crossing Hwy 99 at Rd 380 just north of Madison
Checkpoint 2 (200 Mile): Matfield Green
When parking at the Matfield Green Checkpoint, be sure to park in your designated support crew area. This area will match the color hang tag you are supplied at packet pickup! If you are not a support crew and want to spectate, please find street parking outside of the designated parking spots! Again, DO NOT block or park in local resident’s driveways.
Driving Directions & Access
- The Matfield Green Homestead Checkpoint utilizes a one-way vehicle flow system. Crew vehicles will enter parking areas from Hwy 177 via Brandley St and will be directed to designated parking upon arrival.
IMPORTANT:
- Due to highway construction and closures on Hwy 177 between Strong City and Council Grove, crews should NOT take Hwy 177 north out of Matfield Green toward Council Grove.
Instead:
- Return toward Emporia via I-35
- Take Hwy 99 north toward Allen
- Turn west on Hwy 56 into Council Grove
- Because of these traffic limitations and limited space within Matfield Green, crews may consider utilizing only the Madison and Council Grove checkpoints. Matfield Green will still provide full neutral nutrition, hydration, and mechanical support for all athletes.
Checkpoint 3 (200 Mile): Council Grove
When parking at the Council Grove Checkpoint, be sure to park in your designated support crew area. This area will match the color hang tag you are supplied at packet pickup! If you are not a support crew and want to spectate, please find street parking outside of the designated parking spots! Again, DO NOT block or park in local resident’s driveways.
Driving Directions & Access
- The Council Grove High School checkpoint utilizes a one-way traffic flow system to minimize vehicle congestion.
- All incoming crew traffic must:
- Enter via Chick St from S Neosho St
- Follow color-coded parking directions from staff and volunteers
- All exiting traffic will:
- Leave via Wood St in front of the high school
- Please respect the private residence located on school property:
- Do not enter the yard
- Do not use the property as a pedestrian shortcut or water access point
- All incoming crew traffic must:
Checkpoint 1 (100 Mile): Olpe
When parking at the Olpe Checkpoint, be sure to park in your designated support crew area. This area will match the color hang tag you are supplied at packet pickup! If you are not a support crew and want to spectate, please find street parking outside of the designated parking spots! Again, DO NOT block or park in local resident’s driveways.
Driving Directions & Access
- The Olpe High School Checkpoint utilizes Kansas St as the crew access point from Hwy 99. Follow signage and map instructions to your designated parking area. You will not be allowed to enter from Rd 75 during event hours.
IMPORTANT:
- WATCH OUT FOR RIDERS CROSSING THE HIGHWAY AS YOU DRIVE BETWEEN EMPORIA AND OLPE. There will be 25 and 50 mile riders crossing on Rd 120 at Highway KS-99 just south of Emporia.
