Prairie Spirit Trail
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Event Details
The Prairie Spirit Trail event takes place on March 28, 2026 in Ottawa, Kansas. The race headquarters and packet pickup are at Celebration Hall, located at 1737 South Elm Street.
Distances
The event offers multiple distances:
- 100 Miler
- 100K
- 50 Miler
- 50K
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5 Miler
Course Description
The course is on the Prairie Spirit Trail, a former railroad converted to a trail. The route is an out-and-back format, starting in Ottawa. Runners travel south to different turnaround points depending on their race distance: Iola (100 milers), Welda (100K), Garnett (50 milers), or Richmond (50K), before returning north to the finish. The surface is primarily crushed limestone with asphalt sections through towns. The course is described as flat.
Aid Stations and Support
Manned and unmanned aid stations are located approximately every 5 miles, with no gap longer than about 6 miles. Manned stations offer water, electrolyte drink, and snack foods, including soup and sandwiches. Unmanned stations provide water only. All manned aid stations have drop bag access. The course is noted as being easily accessible for support crews.
Additional Information
Pacers are allowed for the second half of all events. Post-race meals are provided for participants. All finishers receive a custom-designed belt buckle or medal specific to their distance. Race photos are taken and made available to participants after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
