Kansas Rails-to-Trails
Oct 24Ottawa, KS100 mi, 100K +4
50 Mile, 10 weeks before race day, 95 mi away, registration open
At a glance
- Date
- Jan 2, 2027
- Location
- Independence, Kansas
- Distances
- 101 mi, 101K, 25K, 12K
- Aid stations
- 4
- Registration
- See ultrasignup.com
- Official site
- ultrasignup.com
- Listed from
- UltraSignup
- Last checked
- Oct 4, 2026
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Build my planAbout this race
A technical, mostly single-track, out and back along the Elk River Hiking Trail through limestone bluffs and rock formations.
Key dates
Race day
Jan 2, 2027
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Aid stations
4| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aid Station 1 Unmanned with only water available. No cups provided. | 3.50 miles | -- | water | ||
Aid Station 2 Unmanned with only water available. No cups provided. | 7.00 miles | -- | water | ||
Aid Station 3 Unmanned with only water available. No cups provided. | 10.50 miles | -- | water | ||
Turnaround 12K turnaround point. Unmanned with only water available. No cups provided. | 3.70 miles | -- | water |
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