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.
Field Strength
Field Strength
-%
Rank of 20th
Median Rank
66.8%
90+
0
80-89
0
60-79
6
<60
1
New
8
Elite Runners (90+)
Count
0
-2.7 vs avg
% of Field
0.0%
-1.5% vs avg
About rankings: Stats based on 7 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: 2 with <5 finishes, 6 unranked
90+ = Elite • 80-89 = Strong • 60-79 = Experienced • <60 = Developing
Field Comparison
Registration Analysis
Total Entrants
15
Ranked Runners
7
Field Size Meter
Smallest (51) Largest (804)
Field
Top Men
Rank ScoreCS
Chad
Stewart
13 results
Overland Park, KS
70.7%
DL
Danny
Loental
86 results
Kansas City, MO
66.1%
Top Women
Rank ScoreTK
Tember
Kelley
16 results
Kansas City, MO
68.2%
DB
Debbie
Bellant
17 results
Lansing, MI
67.4%
JK
Jen
Katheiser
16 results
Mission, KS
66.8%
DL
Diane
Landry
10 results
Williamston, MI
61.2%
AS
Ashley
Saulcy
44 results
Santa Fe, NM
52.4%
Top Men
Rank ScoreCS
Chad
Stewart
13 results
Overland Park, KS
70.7%
DL
Danny
Loental
86 results
Kansas City, MO
66.1%
Top Women
Rank ScoreTK
Tember
Kelley
16 results
Kansas City, MO
68.2%
DB
Debbie
Bellant
17 results
Lansing, MI
67.4%
JK
Jen
Katheiser
16 results
Mission, KS
66.8%
DL
Diane
Landry
10 results
Williamston, MI
61.2%
AS
Ashley
Saulcy
44 results
Santa Fe, NM
52.4%