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Temptation 200 Ultras

Topeka, United States • 30 Aug 2025

Temptation 200 Ultras is an endurance ultramarathon held in Forest City, Illinois, at Sand Ridge State Forest. Runners choose among 200K, 50K, or the Not At All Tempted 10K options, with the long race offering a multi-loop course through wooded trails and camping at the start/finish. The event emphasizes tough pacing and mental challenge, with Temptations guiding runners to decide whether to push on for longer distances. Notable features include flexible cutoffs, online upgrades on race day, and a buckle system (100K, 150K, 200K) for milestones. Camping is included, but showers are not available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Illinois Topeka

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200 km
200k
50 km
50k
10 km
Not Tempted 10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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