KROP - Kaizen Rite of Passage

KROP - Kaizen Rite of Passage

KROP is a loop based trail event at Welling Ridge Trails near Tahlequah, Oklahoma. All distances follow the same roughly 4 mile loop that returns to the start/finish area each lap. The loop is single track, rock covered and root twisted, with approximately 417 feet of elevation gain and loss per loop.

Distances offered include:

• 4 miles : one loop, approximately 417 feet elevation gain
• 8 miles : two loops, approximately 834 feet elevation gain
• 16 miles 25k : three loops, approximately 1,251 feet elevation gain
• 32 miles 50k : eight loops, approximately 3,336 feet elevation gain
• 40 miles 65k : multiple loops, approximately 4,000 feet elevation gain
• Ruck Relay Team event : teams of up to four, each competitor registers separately

Event features include a random Extra Magic Mile that does not count toward official mileage, and a Kaizen ROCK of Passage challenge in which adults 18 and older may carry a heavy stone found on course for a cash reward. A single 4 mile loop earns a finisher award. Special belt buckles are awarded to 50k and 65k finishers. Top three finishers in each distance receive medal variants. Ruck relay teams compete for full sized championship belts over the event period.

Support on site includes staffed aid stations with food and drinks, breakfast items and hot food during the day, official chip timing, free event photography, and opportunities to volunteer. Donations collected go to the Tahlequah Trails Association. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.