Iron Will 100 - Junction City, KS

Junction City, United States • 19 Sep 2026

Iron Will 100 : Sep 19, 2026, Junction City, KS

The event is scheduled for Sep 19, 2026 in Junction City, Kansas, at 5203 N HWY 57. Distances offered:

  • 100 Miler - 10 out-and-back laps on a flat river trail
  • 50 Mile - 5 out-and-back laps
  • 50K - one short out-and-back plus three longer out-and-backs (31 miles)
  • 36 Hour - timed option covering the course mileage

Registration closes Wed, Sep 16 at 11:59 PM CT. To be guaranteed a shirt, registration must be completed by Aug 27; organizers may order extra shirts but size or availability is not guaranteed after that date.

Course, cutoffs, awards, and policies

The course is described as a flat, fast river trail with about 75% shade. Manned aid stations will be located every 5 miles. Time limits are: a 36 hour cutoff for the 100 mile, and 34 hour cutoffs for the 50 mile and the 50K.

Finisher buckles are awarded for all four events, with the 100 mile buckle being the largest. Awards are given to the top female and male finishers in each event. There are no refunds. Deferrals to the following year are allowed up to 30 days before the event. Event changes or drop downs are not allowed after races start. The 36 hour option records mileage and awards participants for the mileage achieved. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

36 km
36 Hour
100 mi
100 Miler
50 mi
50 Mile
50 km
50k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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