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Field Strength
-
1 Elite (90+)
Total Entrants
40
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
71.8%
90+
1
80-89
2
60-79
10
<60
2
New
25
Elite Runners (90+)
Count
1
-1.5 vs avg
% of Field
2.5%
+1.1% vs avg

About rankings: Stats based on 15 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: 12 with <5 finishes, 13 unranked

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

Registration Analysis

Total Entrants
40
Ranked Runners
15
Field Size Meter
Smallest (50) Largest (878)

Field

Top Men

Rank Score
RH
Rob Hays
8 results
Topeka, KS
92.5%
BW
Brandon Walker
14 results
Sabetha, KS
85.4%
NY
Nicholas Younts
5 results
Independence, MO
84.9%
CG
Clayton Gossett
7 results
Wichita, KS
78.4%
BD
Brad Despain
6 results
Claremore, OK
75.5%