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
67.4%
90+
0
80-89
2
60-79
7
<60
2
New
17
Elite Runners (90+)
Count
0
-2.5 vs avg
% of Field
0.0%
-1.4% vs avg
About rankings: Stats based on 11 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: 6 with <5 finishes, 11 unranked
90+ = Elite • 80-89 = Strong • 60-79 = Experienced • <60 = Developing
Field Comparison
Registration Analysis
Total Entrants
28
Ranked Runners
11
Field Size Meter
Smallest (50) Largest (878)
Field
Top Men
Rank ScoreTK
Todd
Komplin
14 results
Sun Prairie, WI
88.7%
CS
Chad
Stewart
13 results
Overland Park, KS
70.7%
DL
Danny
Loental
86 results
Kansas City, MO
66.1%
CM
Chris
Macadam
7 results
Olathe, KS
59.5%
Top Women
Rank ScoreMG
Meredith
Gray
6 results
Overland Park, KS
82.2%
TB
Tammy
Bangs
8 results
Lenexa, KS
78.7%
TK
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%
Top Men
Rank ScoreTK
Todd
Komplin
14 results
Sun Prairie, WI
88.7%
CS
Chad
Stewart
13 results
Overland Park, KS
70.7%
DL
Danny
Loental
86 results
Kansas City, MO
66.1%
CM
Chris
Macadam
7 results
Olathe, KS
59.5%
Top Women
Rank ScoreMG
Meredith
Gray
6 results
Overland Park, KS
82.2%
TB
Tammy
Bangs
8 results
Lenexa, KS
78.7%
TK
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%