ULTRAPALOOZA
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Midwest Endurance Race Co. presents Ultrapalooza!
Entry
Ultrapalooza is part of the Kansas Super Slam of Ultrarunning Series.
Midwest Endurance brings you Ultrapalooza! It’s the flattest, awesome-est, running-est party in the Midwest! The trail crosses the beautiful Flint Hills. The Flint Hills represent one of the last remaining tallgrass prairie ecosystems in the world. The eastern portions of the route travels alongside the Marais Des Cygnes River, between rushing waters and towering bluffs, through rolling farmland and riparian woodlands. The Flint Hills Trail is the seventh-longest rail-trail in America, and the longest trail in Kansas. It follows the general route of the Santa Fe National Historic Trail and forms a component of the coast-to-coast American Discovery Trail. Cool, huh?
The race will be held in late September. The average high temperature is 84 degrees with an average low of 63 degrees. Although fall weather is typically beautiful, mother nature can be unpredictable. Record highs have reached triple digits. Be prepared for anything. Make sure you check the weather reports leading up to race day.
Start/Finish
All races will start and finish at the Mile 0 Flint Hills trail head in Osawatomie. This will also serve as the main hub of the race. We’ll have cowbells ringing and people screaming as runners finish an amazing endeavor! The Start/Finish is a great area for crews to hang out. We will have music playing and a food truck all night. There are also restrooms located in this area.
CUT OFF TIME
30 hour time limit for the 100 miler and 100k
100 miler turn around will close at 9:00pm.
Race closes 12:00pm Sunday.
30 hours for 50 miler
50 miler turn around will close at 4:00am
Race closes 12:00pm Sunday.
12 hour time limit for the 50K
Race closes at 6:30pm Saturday.
6 hour time limit for the Half
Race closes at 1:00pm Saturday.
LATE REGISTRATION
Late Registration will be available at Friday Packet Pickup and on Race Day. Race day registration will begin at 5:30 AM. Shirts and swag are not guaranteed for late entries.
Course Description
The course will be an out and back consisting of single track trail, old railroad beds and towpath trail. It is home to abundant prairie plant and wildlife species, spectacular views, national historic sites, and a diverse set of recreational areas. It is flat, crushed gravel course. Don't worry, you won’t get lost. The course is mostly straight, staffed well, and marked the best.
Aid Stations
Manned aid stations are fully stocked with water, hammer nutrition heed electrolyte drinks, snack foods, sandwiches, chips, candy, hammer gels, and more. Unmanned stations will be water only. Approximate distance between aid stations is no more than 4 miles.
Schedule of Events
Friday, September 22nd
4:00-7:00pm Packet Pickup
Saturday, September 23rd
5:00-5:45am 100 mile/100k/50 mile Race Day Packet Pickup
5:45am Pre Race instructions/ National Anthem
6:00am 100 mile/ 100k/ 50 mile RACE START
5:45-6:15am 50K Race Day Packet Pickup
6:30am 50K RACE START
6:00-6:45am Half Race Day Packet Pickup
7:00am Half START
1:00pm Half CLOSES
6:30pm 50K CLOSES
Sunday, September 24th
12:00pm 100 Miler, 100k, and 50 Miler Races CLOSE
12:01pm Awesome people help with tear down