Join the Heartland Ultra Weekend in Cassoday, Kansas, culminating with the point‑to‑point Half Marathon on Sunday afternoon at noon. As part of a multi-distance event that includes 125 Mile, 100 Mile, 100 K, 50 Mile, and Marathon races, the half marathon offers a taste of the iconic Flint Hills ultramarathon experience.
Runners set off from the Teter Rock Aid Station, traversing open prairie gravel roads through rolling hills and cattle pastures for 13.1 miles back to Cassoday. With less than a mile of pavement, this certified, scenic route features approximately 6,000 ft of collective climb spread over the whole ultra weekend—but the half includes moderate rolling hills emblematic of Flint Hills terrain.
Aid support is robust: half marathoners benefit from two crew-accessible aid stations (Lapland and Teterville Rd), and a well-stocked course with water, sports drink, and light snacks shared across the ultra distances. A unique finishers silver anniversary ring accompanies the medal, celebrating the endurance community and 25 years of the event.
While primarily drawing seasoned trail and gravel ultrarunners, the half marathon has space for newcomers craving a distinctive prairie challenge—all backed by Kansas Ultrarunners’ Society’s expert logistics.
Why You’ll Love It
- Be part of history: Celebrate a quarter-century of Heartland ultras with unique silver rings as mementos.
- Flint Hills beauty: Experience rolling prairie, cattle lands, and gravel roads—Kansas’s iconic landscape.
- Solid support: Aid stations, crew access, and expert organization reflect the reputation of the Kansas Ultrarunners’ Society.
- Community camaraderie: Run alongside ultrarunners, sharing the energy and stories of a storied event weekend.
- Accessible ultra-lite: A perfect step into ultra terrain with half the distance and half the adventure.
