Prairie Spirit Trail
Ottawa, United States • 28 Mar 2026
Prairie Spirit Trail - Ottawa, KS - March 28, 2026
The Prairie Spirit Trail event is an out and back trail run based in Ottawa, Kansas, held on March 28, 2026. Multiple distances run south from Ottawa along the rails-to-trails corridor and return to the finish in Ottawa. The course surface is primarily crushed limestone with asphalt sections through towns.
Distances offered:
- 100 Miler
- 100K
- 50 Miler
- 50K
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5 Miler
Manned and unmanned aid stations are located approximately every five miles; manned stations are fully stocked with water, electrolyte drink, snack-type foods, soup and sandwiches. No distance between manned aid stations exceeds a little over nine miles. All manned aid stations offer drop bag access. The course is accessible to crew, and pacers are allowed for the second half of all events. Courses are USATF certified and eligible for records.
Race headquarters and packet pick-up are staged at Celebration Hall in Ottawa. Packet pick-up and drop-bag drop-off are held on the Friday evening before the race with late packet pick-up on race morning.
Finishers who complete their distance within the event time limits receive distance-specific custom belt buckles or medals. Additional event features include complimentary race photos, post race meals for participants, lodging options within 10 to 15 minutes of Celebration Hall, and a primitive camping area across from the staging location. The event also offers a sliding scale credit policy for transfers and a military discount. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.