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Justin Poehnelt
WAITLIST ACTIVE March 28, 2026
Prairie Spirit Trail

50 Miler

Ottawa, KS
Other Distances: 100 Miler100K50KMarathon1/2 Marathon5 Miler
Field Strength
-
1 Elite (90+)
Total Entrants
31
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
67.9%
90+
1
80-89
2
60-79
8
<60
2
New
18
Elite Runners (90+)
Count
1
-1.7 vs avg
% of Field
3.2%
+1.8% vs avg

About rankings: Stats based on 13 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: 8 with <5 finishes, 10 unranked

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

Registration Analysis

Total Entrants
31
Ranked Runners
13
Field Size Meter
Smallest (51) Largest (804)

Field

Top Men

Rank Score
RH
Rob Hays
7 results
Topeka, KS
94.6%
BW
Brandon Walker
14 results
Sabetha, KS
85.4%
NY
Nicholas Younts
5 results
Independence, MO
84.9%
BD
Brad Despain
6 results
Claremore, OK
75.5%
JE
James English
92 results
Santa Fe, NM
67.1%