Slough and Steady
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About the race
Slough & Steady is a trail running event near Perry Lake in Ozawkie, KS with a start and finish at Apple Valley (9252 Apple Valley Ln).
Available distances:
- 125 Mile
- 100K
- 50K
- 25K
The main course follows the Perry Lake trail and is divided into five sections. The 50K loop includes about 3,300 feet of elevation gain. The trail is marked with blue paint on trees and posts; reflective blue arrows appear occasionally and a double blue mark shows a distinct right or left turn.
Section details are as follows. The first section leaves Apple Valley and runs north through Longview Park, along woodlands and Lake Perry, with several high bluffs and an unmanned water drop 4.7 miles into the section. About 3.5 miles after that is the Old Military Trail trailhead and the first fully stocked manned aid station. This aid station is the turnaround for the 25K course; 25K runners check in there and return to Apple Valley. Section two is 3.5 miles toward Kiowa Road and follows Little Slough Creek. Section three is 3.6 miles on Kiowa Road and 82nd street, with a manned aid station at the old Lowry school building and a short muddy dirt stretch. Section four is a remote 4.7 mile trail with fields and a manned aid at the Slough Creek boat ramp, then about 4.6 miles to Slough Creek campground. The final section runs roughly 6 miles back to Apple Valley and includes open fields, woodlands and a creek crossing that may cause wet feet depending on conditions.
The 25K consists of the out and back to the Old Military Trail trailhead at about 7.5 miles, with a water only stop near 4 miles outbound and 3.5 miles inbound. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
