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Justin Poehnelt
WAITLIST ACTIVE March 28, 2026
Prairie Spirit Trail

100 Miler

Ottawa, KS
Other Distances: 100K50 Miler50KMarathon1/2 Marathon5 Miler
Field Strength
-
0 Elite (90+)
Total Entrants
34
Registered Runners

The Prairie Spirit Trail ultramarathon is a premier 'rails-to-trails' event in eastern Kansas that challenges runners with a fast, flat, and scenic out-and-back course between Ottawa and Iola. Favored by both first-timers and elite athletes for its 100-mile, 100K, 50-mile, and 50K distances, the race offers a rhythmic journey through tranquil rural landscapes and charming historic town centers.

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Field Strength

Field Strength
-%
Rank of 20th
Median Rank
69.7%
90+
0
80-89
4
60-79
13
<60
1
New
16
Elite Runners (90+)
Count
0
-2.7 vs avg
% of Field
0.0%
-1.5% vs avg

About rankings: Stats based on 18 runners with 5+ UltraSignup finishes.

Field Strength is the UltraSignup rank of the 20th strongest qualified runner—a higher value indicates greater depth of talent.

Excluded: 13 with <5 finishes, 3 unranked

90+ = Elite • 80-89 = Strong • 60-79 = Experienced • <60 = Developing

Registration Analysis

Total Entrants
34
Ranked Runners
18
Field Size Meter
Smallest (51) Largest (804)

Field

Top Men

Rank Score
TV
Taggart Vanetten
6 results
Morton, IL
88.4%
TC
Tony Clark
38 results
Augusta, KS
74.4%
HM
Hunter Munns
38 results
Topeka, KS
72.5%
DJ
Doug Jones
45 results
Baltimore, MD
71.1%
JW
John Walker
7 results
Hutchinson, KS
69.5%