Slough and Steady
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About the race
Slough and Steady is a trail event at Perry Lake near Ozawkie, KS, with multiple distance options and a start/finish at Apple Valley (9252 Apple Valley Ln). The Perry Lake trail is divided into five marked sections. The 50K loop records about 3,300 feet of elevation gain. Trail markings use blue paint on trees and posts, reflective blue arrows in places, and double blue marks to indicate distinct turns.
Distances offered:
- 125 Mile
- 100K
- 50K
- 25K
The first section leaves Apple Valley, heads through Longview Park, skirts Lake Perry, and includes several high bluffs. An unmanned water drop sits about 4.7 miles into this section; 3.5 miles beyond that is the Old Military Trail trailhead and the first manned aid station. That aid station is the turnaround for the 25K; 25K runners check in there and retrace the route.
The second section runs 3.5 miles northeast toward Kiowa Road and follows Little Slough Creek. The third section covers 3.6 miles on Kiowa Road and 82nd Street with a manned aid station at the old Lowry school building 1.7 miles down Kiowa and a 1.2 mile stretch on 82nd street that can be muddy.
The fourth section is a remote 4.7 mile trail with fields and drainage areas, leading to the Slough Creek boat ramp aid station, then about 4.6 miles to the Slough Creek campground aid station. The fifth section is roughly 6 miles north back to Apple Valley, featuring gentle slopes, open fields, woodlands and lake views. Near the finish a creek crossing may involve wet feet depending on conditions.
Registration for the 25K, 50K and 100K opens on October 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM CT; registration for the 125 Mile opens October 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM CT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
