Tour die Kapellen 2026 — Hays, KS

Date
July 11, 2026
Location
Hays, KS
Venue
1st and Main Street
Start Time
6:00 AM
Entry Fee
$45.00 – $85.00
Events
15 Mile Ride - 1 Chapel, 30 Mile Ride - 2 Chapels, 52 Mile Ride - 3 Chapels, 62 mile, Metric Century - 4 Chapels, 75 Mile - 5 Chapels, 100 mile, Gran Fondo - 6 Chapels
Includes
6-Pack Cooler Bag and German or Vegan Meal | 6-Pack Cooler Bag, German OR Vegan Meal
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Tour die Kapellen offers cycling and running events ranging from 5 miles to 100 miles, giving endurance athletes multiple options to test themselves. The race takes place in Hays, Kansas, starting at 6:00 AM from 1st and Main Street. Runners and cyclists can choose from a 5-mile run, 30-mile and 52-mile bike rides, a 54-mile cycling option, or the serious ultra-distance challenges: a 100K and 100-mile event. Entry fees range from $45 to $85 depending on the distance selected. With races spanning from shorter training efforts to full ultra-distance competitions, Tour die Kapellen accommodates both those building fitness and experienced endurance athletes seeking significant mileage challenges.

From the Race Organizer
The Tour die Kapellen (Tour of the Chapels) was organized in 2019 as a joint venture between four rural communities in the Ellis County area along with members of the Hays Symphony and Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau. Through the efforts of volunteers from Hays Area Bicyclists, Catherine, Victoria, Pfeifer, Munjor, Schoenchen, Antonino, Walker and the Fort Hays State Music Department, the event has become a popular, uniquely supported, organized cycling ride. The event celebrates the Volga-German heritage in the Ellis County area, as riders visit historic limestone churches, experience the ethnic culture, and listen to professional musicians at each venue – all through a commute on cycle. The solitude of the open, rural terrain is an added bonus for anyone hoping to escape a hectic, daily routine. The small town, midwest friendliness is unforgettable to all visiting Ellis County. In 2022, the Bus Tour was added to accommodate the non-cyclists traveling to Hays.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Tour die Kapellen 2026 — Hays, KS?

Tour die Kapellen 2026 — Hays, KS takes place on July 11, 2026. The race is held in Hays, Kansas.

Where is Tour die Kapellen 2026 — Hays, KS held?

Tour die Kapellen 2026 — Hays, KS is held at 1st and Main Street in Hays, Kansas.

Where can I find hotels near Tour die Kapellen 2026 — Hays, KS?

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