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Cactus Roulette Endurance Event

Name: Cactus Roulette Endurance Event
Start: 2026-01-24
End: 2026-01-25
Location: Lawrence, Kansas

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Lawrence, Kansas, United States

calendar_today 24 Jan, 2026 – 25 Jan, 2026

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About the Event

Spin the wheel of fortune on the Kansas trails at the Cactus Roulette Endurance Event, held from January 24-25, 2026, at Clinton Lake State Park. This wildly inventive timed race, organized by the Lawrence Trail Hawks, adds a thrilling game of chance to ultra-running, as participants spin a roulette wheel before each loop to determine their next 1.9 to 3.6-mile segment. Choose your challenge from four unique time blocks: a full 24-hour odyssey, a 12-hour "Owl" night shift, a 12-hour "Lark" morning session, or a focused 6-hour Sunday run. The event guarantees a completion award for every starter—no DNFs—with custom belt buckles for 24-hour runners surpassing 100 miles and coveted race blankets available for purchase. With its vibrant base camp at Coneflower Campground, welcoming atmosphere, and creative "linked racer" option for friends, it redefines the traditional ultra experience through pure, unpredictable fun. Prepare for a weekend where strategy, luck, and endurance collide on the technical trails of Lawrence, creating unforgettable stories with every spin of the wheel.

Races Offered

12 Hour Owl

Jan 24, 2026

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Distance — 12H

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Type — Trail running

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12:00

24 Hour

Jan 24, 2026

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Distance — 24H

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Type — Trail running

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12:00

12 Hour Lark

Jan 25, 2026

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Distance — 12H

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Type — Trail running

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00:01

6 Hour

Jan 25, 2026

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Distance — 6H

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Type — Trail running

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06:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Lawrence.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat -5.8° / 3.0°

wb_sunny -10.8° / -1.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.7 /

water_drop 73.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat -5.8° / 3.0°

wb_sunny -10.8° / -1.5°

air 11.7 km/h

water_drop 73.4%

About Lawrence

Lawrence is a city in Eastern Kansas, USA along I-70, 35 miles west of Kansas City, Kansas. It is home to the University of Kansas. Lawrence provides a mix of academics, bohemia, and small-town Kansas kitsch. It has been the setting of many movies and is a growing cultural hub in Kansas.