Kansas Rails-To-Trails Extravaganza

Kansas Rails-to-Trails Extravaganza : Ottawa, KS : October 24, 2026

The Kansas Rails-to-Trails Extravaganza is a multi-distance trail event held on the Prairie Spirit Trail with Celebration Hall in Ottawa serving as the start and finish area. Distances offered include:

• 100 Mile
• 100K
• 50 Mile
• 50K
• Marathon
• 1/2 Marathon

Courses run primarily on crushed limestone with short sections of asphalt through towns. The 100 Mile, 50 Mile and 50K start with a short northbound out-and-back from Celebration Hall, then proceed south to distance-specific turnarounds and return to Ottawa. The 100K, Marathon and Half Marathon start on the trail in Ottawa, head south to their turnarounds, and return to Ottawa. Turnaround towns are listed for each distance in event materials.

Manned aid stations provide water, electrolyte drink and snack foods; unmanned stations provide water only. Aid stations are located at approximately 5 mile intervals with no manned station spacing greater than about 9 miles. Manned stations allow drop bag access. Crew access is available along the course. Pacers are allowed for approximately the final half of the longer races.

Race headquarters and packet pick-up are at Celebration Hall. Packet pick-up and drop bag drop-off occur Friday evening and packet pick-up resumes Saturday morning. All finishers within the time limits receive a date and distance specific buckle or medal; overall male and female winners receive additional awards. Primitive camping is available on the grass lot across from Celebration Hall.

Registration closes October 10 at 11:59 PM CT. The event follows published DNF DQ and credit policies including a sliding scale for credit to future events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.