Kansas Rails-To-Trails Extravaganza
Ottawa, United States • 25 Oct 2025
Event overview
The Kansas Rails-to-Trails Extravaganza takes place on October 25, 2025, at Celebration Hall in Ottawa, Kansas. Distances offered include:
- 100 Miler
- 100K
- 50 Miler
- 50K
- Marathon
- 1/2 Marathon
- 5 Miler
Race headquarters and the start/finish staging area are at Celebration Hall. All finishers who complete their distance within the designated time limit receive a date- and distance-specific belt buckle or medal. First overall male and female in each race receive an overall award. Complimentary runner photos will be provided by Mile 90 Photography.
Course, support, and rules
The course runs on the Prairie Spirit Trail, primarily on crushed limestone with asphalt sections through small towns. Distances have specific turnarounds on the trail (for example, the 100 Miler turnaround is Iola; other turnarounds include Garnett, Richmond, Welda, and Princeton). Manned and unmanned aid stations are located along the course at roughly five-mile intervals; manned stations offer water, electrolyte drink, and snacks, and provide drop-bag access. Pacers are allowed for approximately the last half of the longer events.
Packet pick-up and drop-bag drop-off occur at Celebration Hall on the day before and the morning of the race as noted in the race booklet. Marathon and half-marathon runners must take the shuttle from Celebration Hall to Kingman Road; parking violations can result in ticketing or disqualification. Runners may not drop down to a shorter distance after starting. The event issues race credit (no refunds) on a sliding scale: 100% credit 90+ days out, 75% credit 30–89 days out, and no credit less than 30 days. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.