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The Dam Loop - El Dorado, KS

Name: The Dam Loop - El Dorado, KS
Start: 2025-06-07
End: 2025-06-07
Location: El Dorado

El Dorado, United States • 7 Jun 2025

The Dam Loop is a 20-mile running event held at El Dorado State Park in El Dorado, Kansas. Scheduled for June 7, 2025, the race consists of a 4-mile loop that participants complete five times within a 6-hour time limit. The course starts and ends at the Amphitheatre and prohibits bicycles, vehicles, roller skates, skateboards, baby joggers, and animals.

Runners are required to wear headlamps, as the event may extend into low-light conditions. One aid station provides hydration, but no cups are available, encouraging runners to bring their own hydration solutions. The event also offers relay options for teams of three or five. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Kansas El Dorado

Race information

Registration

20 mi

20 Miler Solo

20 mi

3-Person Relay

20 mi

5-Person Relay

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

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