Prairie Spirit Trail
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Prairie Spirit Trail in Ottawa KS
The Prairie Spirit Trail event on April 3, 2027 takes place in Ottawa, KS and offers multiple race distances on a rails to trails course. Runners follow an out and back route from Ottawa south to turnarounds in nearby towns, then return to the finish in Ottawa.
The trail surface is primarily crushed limestone with short sections of asphalt through towns. Aid stations are located at regular intervals, approximately every 5 miles; the greatest distance between manned aid stations is a little over 9 miles. Manned stations are stocked with water, electrolyte drink and snack type foods including soup and sandwiches, and manned stations provide drop bag access. Unmanned stations provide water only. The course is crew accessible and pacers are allowed for the second half of all events.
Distances offered include
- 100 Miler
- 100K
- 50 Miler
- 50K
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
All courses are USATF certified and record eligible. Finishers who complete their distance within the time limit receive distance specific custom designed belt buckles or medals, and overall winners receive additional awards. Celebration Hall in Ottawa serves as race headquarters and hotels are typically 10 to 15 minutes from that location. Primitive camping is available in the grass lot across from Celebration Hall. Free race day photos are provided to runners after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
