Heat Wave 24
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Event details
Heat Wave 6/12/24 is a Kansas Ultrarunners' Society event held June 12-13, 2026 at Rose Hill District Stadium, 323 E. School St., Rose Hill, Kansas. Event formats offered include:
- 24 Hours
- 12 Hours
- 12 Hours - Night
- 6 Hours
- 6 Hours - Night
Live chip timing will be used and laps are counted by the timing service. A TV screen at the start/finish shows cumulative distance. Registration closes June 4, 2026. Early packet pick-up is available the evening before the event and additional packet pick-up and check-in occur on race day.
Course, facilities and rules
The course is a 400 meter track and is USATF certified (Course Certification ID: KS25008TJD). The event changes running direction every three hours. The primary aid station is at the covered concessions area on the north side of the track and will provide ice, water, Ultraverse Supplements Proxima C, fruit, chips, cookies, and ramen or mashed potatoes on request. This is a cup-less race; participants must bring a drinking vessel.
Crew and support are allowed in designated areas only; pacers are not permitted. Tents and pop-ups are not allowed on the infield turf. Dogs are allowed in the parking lot or south stadium covered entryway but not on the track or infield. Lane etiquette is specified: inside of lane 1 for running, outside of lane 1 for passing, inside of lane 2 for multiple-person passes, and outside of lane 2 for slow walking. All finishers receive a medal and a race t-shirt; belt buckles are awarded for completing 50K, 50Mi, 100K, or 100Mi distances. Runners under 18 must have a parent or guardian present at all times. Medical personnel are not appointed on-site; participants must seek medical attention at their discretion and notify the Race Director for serious incidents. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
