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Heartland 50

Name: Heartland 50
Start: 2026-05-02
End: 2026-05-02
Location: Cassoday

Cassoday, United States • 2 May 2026

The Heartland 50 is an ultramarathon event held in Cassoday, Kansas, featuring 50-mile, 50K, and 25K distances. The race takes place on an out-and-back course primarily on backcountry gravel roads with less than a mile of pavement, winding through the scenic Flint Hills tallgrass prairie. The course is challenging but not technical, making it suitable for both first-time ultrarunners and experienced athletes aiming for personal records. Runners enjoy a generous 15-hour cutoff and multiple aid stations with drop bag support. The event offers finisher tri-blend shirts and awards, free race day photos, and a unique "Heartland 50 Mile Double" for completing spring and fall races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Kansas Cassoday

Race information

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50 mi

50 Miler

50 km

50k

25 km

25k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Heartland - Cassoday, KS

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The Heartland event in Cassoday, Kansas, is a challenging ultra-running race featuring multiple distances: 125 miles, 100 miles, 100K, Teter Rock 100K, 50 miles, marathon, and half marathon. The course primarily follows backcountry gravel roads with minimal paved sections, winding through the scenic..