Iron Will 100 - Junction City, KS

Junction City, United States • 19 Sep 2026

Iron Will 100 : event overview

The Iron Will 100 takes place Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Junction City, KS, at 5203 N HWY 57. The event offers the following race options:

  • 100 Miler
  • 50 Mile
  • 50K
  • 36 Hour

Registration for the event closes on Wed, Sep 16 at 11:59 PM CT.

Course, logistics and policies

The 100 miler is ten out-and-back loops on a flat, fast river trail with about 75% shade. The 50 mile is five out-and-back loops. The 50K includes a short out-and-back followed by three longer out-and-backs for a 31 mile total. Manned aid stations are located every 5 miles. There are time cutoffs: a 36 hour cutoff applies to the 100 mile, and 34 hour cutoffs apply to the 50 mile and the 50K.

Finisher buckles are awarded for all four events, with the 100 mile buckle described as the largest. Awards are given to the top female and male finishers in each event. Shirts are guaranteed only for entrants registered by August 27; extras may be available later but sizes are not guaranteed. There are no refunds; deferrals to the following year are allowed up to 30 days before the event. No event changes or drop-downs are permitted after races have started. The 36 Hour option does not record DNFs and awards participants for the mileage they achieve. 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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