Temptation 200 Ultras

Topeka, United States • 5 Sep 2026

Temptation 200 Ultras - September 5, 2026, Sand Ridge State Forest (Forest City, IL)

Temptation 200 Ultras is a multi-distance trail event held at Sand Ridge State Forest near Forest City, Illinois. Distances offered:

  • 200K
  • 50K
  • Not Tempted 10K

All long-ultra entrants register as 200K participants and may choose to stop at shorter distances during the event. There is a 50K-only option. Registration closes August 25.

Course format, cutoffs, awards and logistics

Long-ultra runners complete repeated loops of the course and may drop at 50K, 100K, 150K, or continue to the full 200K. The race enforces time-based cutoffs and a total time allowance for the full 200K; 50K entrants must complete the first loop within five hours to proceed to the second loop for an official 50K finish. Runners may upgrade their distance online before race day or on race day for the cash difference.

Awards include a challenge coin for official 50K finishers, buckles for 100K, 150K, and 200K finishes, framed course maps for distance winners, and an award for the final 200K finisher who meets cutoffs. Camping at the start/finish is included with the fee; there are no showers or electrical hookups. Oak Campground has pit toilets and a hand-powered water pump. The event offers a deferral and refund policy with defined refund percentages through June and deferral-only options after July 1; no refunds or deferrals after late August. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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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