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Prairie Spirit Trail

Name: Prairie Spirit Trail
Start: 2025-03-22
End: 2025-03-22
Location: Ottawa

Ottawa, United States • 22 Mar 2025

The Prairie Spirit Trail offers various race distances from 5 miles to 100 miles, taking runners through quaint towns on a crushed limestone trail with asphalt paths. The course is flat and suitable for both first-timers and experienced runners looking to set a PR. Aid stations are located approximately every 5 miles, with manned stations offering a variety of snacks and drinks. Finishers of each event receive unique buckles, complimentary race photos, and post-race meals. The event allows pacers for the second half of all distances and offers a family-friendly atmosphere for participants and their crews. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Kansas Ottawa

Race information

Website Registration

100 mi

100 Miler

100 km

100K

50 mi

50 Miler

50 km

50K

26 mi

Marathon

13 mi

1/2 Marathon

5 mi

5 Miler

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Jul 20

The Snake 10-Mile Trail Race

Lawrence - 25 mi from Ottawa

10 mi

The Snake 10-Mile Trail Race is set to take place at Overlook Park, Clinton Lake, Lawrence, Kansas. The course winds through rugged trails and old-growth forest, offering a unique experience for both seasoned veterans and newcomers. The race features a midway aid station, a post-race watermelon feas..

Fri - Sun Aug 2-4

Night Train - Garnett, KS

Garnett - 23 mi from Ottawa

3 hr

6 hr

12 hr

The Night Train - Garnett, KS will take place in Garnett from Friday 2 August 2024 to Sunday 4 August 2024. You can run between 3 and 12 hours.

Saturday Sep 7

Hawk Hundred

Lawrence - 25 mi from Ottawa

The Hawk Hundred, organized by the Lawrence Trail Hawks, offers a challenging trail race with distances including 100 miles, 75 miles, 50 miles, and a Marathon option. The course consists of a 25-mile loop through technical rolling trails at Clinton State Park in Lawrence, KS. The event features sta..

Sat - Sun Sep 21-22

Midwest Endurance Ultrapalooza

Osawatomie - 18 mi from Ottawa

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Ultrapalooza is a part of the Kansas Super Slam of Ultrarunning Series and takes place in Osawatomie, KS. The trail run offers distances ranging from 5K to 100 miles, with a flat and fast course on the Flint Hills Trail. The race showcases the beauty of the Flint Hills and Marais Des Cygnes River, w..

Sat - Sun Oct 26-27

Kansas Rails-To-Trails Extravaganza

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The Kansas Rails-To-Trails Extravaganza will take place in Ottawa from Saturday 26 October 2024 to Sunday 27 October 2024. You can run between 13 and 100 miles.

Saturday Nov 2

Sanders' Saunter Charity Race

Lawrence - 25 mi from Ottawa

10 km

25 km

50 km

The Sanders' Saunter Charity Race, organized by the Lawrence Trail Hawks, offers 10K, 25K, and 50K distances at Clinton State Park in Lawrence, KS. The event supports the Ballard Center, aiming to provide stability and support to individuals and families in need. The race features staggered start ti..