The Sticks - Norton, KS

The Sticks is a low-key timed ultrarace set on a farmstead outside Norton, Kansas, offering 72-, 48-, 24-, 12-, and 6-hour options. Runners cover the same 3-mile loop, with an optional 4.3-mile dirt-road loop available every six hours. The course blends mowed pasture and dirt roads, with rolling hills and uneven terrain. The event emphasizes a small-town, homegrown vibe—half race, half hootenanny—with a 24/7 aid station, free camping, and showers. Perks include distance belts, a Sticks tank top, and free Eternal Damnation entries for 105 miles in 24 hours or 200 miles overall; pacers after 24 hours; 75-participant cap. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.