Beginner ultramarathons in Kansas, United States

Rugged, fully runnable single-track on the EPIC-rated Switchgrass Trail, with scenic views of Wilson State Park and Wilson Lake

Flat, fast river trail with 75% shade, frequent manned aid stations every 5 miles, and additional support for high heat conditions.

Challenging out-and-back on the Elk River Hiking Trail, with single-track paths, limestone bluffs, rock formations, and scenic Kansas views

Flat out-and-back route on Kansas’ Flint Hills Trail with crushed gravel, old railroad beds, single track, riverside views, and prairie wildlife

Flat Prairie Spirit Trail rail-trail through small towns, with long crushed limestone stretches, short asphalt sections, and easy crew access.

Rugged trails near Clinton Lake with singletrack and connector segments, challenging ascents on Sanders Mound, ridgeline views, and wooded terrain.

Festive ultramarathon with craft beer, chili, DJ, and unique finisher awards

Flat, crushed limestone rails-to-trails course from Ottawa through small towns, with stretches of asphalt and frequent aid stations

Four-loop course linking Horsethief Canyon, Prairie, Alum Creek, and Big Bluff with varied canyons, prairies, creeks, and bluff scenery

Double out-and-back course on the Elk River Hiking Trail with single-track, rocky terrain, limestone bluffs, rock formations, and scenic vistas

Historic Flint Hills Trail route through reclaimed railway landscape, scenic views, and natural prairie surroundings south of Kansas City

Out-and-back route on backcountry gravel roads through Flint Hills tallgrass prairie, open range scenery, minimal pavement, generous 15-hour limit

12.5-mile gravel road and rail-trail loop with repeated laps, regular aid access, and a low-frills, endurance-focused format