FlatRock — the oldest trail ultra in Kansas — takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM CDT at Elk City Lake / Outlet Channel Shelter in Independence, Kansas. Choose 50K, 25K, 12K, or 5K on the technical, single‑track Elk River Hiking Trail (out‑and‑back, limestone bluffs, rock formations, picturesque vistas). Part of the FlatRock Triple Crown Series (WinterRock 25K, FlatRock 101K, FlatRock 50K). Pre‑race dinner (spaghetti, vegetarian/gluten‑free options). Dogs allowed on leash. No refunds — future race credit on sliding scale. Drop bags only for 50K. Complimentary race photos by Mile 90 Photography. Military discount (10%).
Location — Elk City Lake / Outlet Channel Shelter, Independence, Kansas:
FlatRock Triple Crown Series — 176K Journey, Special Award:
Course Description — Technical, Single‑Track, Out‑and‑Back:
Aid Stations — Fully Stocked with Water, Electrolyte, Snacks, Soup, Sandwiches:
Drop Bags — Only for 50K, Only at OakRidge and Turnaround:
Pre‑Race Dinner — Friday, September 25, 5:00‑8:00 PM:
Packet Pickup — Two Opportunities:
What's Included:
Discounts — Military and Volunteer:
Refund/Credit Policy — No Refunds, Only Future Race Credit:
Dogs — Allowed on Leash:
Trekking Poles — Allowed:
Lodging — Camping and Motels:
Course Records (50K Men):
Nearby Attractions (post‑race — make a weekend of it in Independence, KS):
Contact: [email protected].
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 25K
Type — Running
07:00
$125.00
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 50K
Type — Running
07:00
$160.00
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:00
$55.00
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 12K
Type — Running
07:15
$90.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Independence.
Learn more about the host city, Independence.
Independence is a small city in Southeastern Kansas with rustic rural charm, a delightfully small downtown, a large WalMart Supercenter and pretty much nothing else.
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| Place | Name | Year | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Makai Clemons | '21 | 4:03:05 | |
| 🥈 | Cody Jones | '18 | 4:08:12 | |
| 🥉 | Iain Ridgway | '11 | 4:12:58 | |
| 4 | Caleb Chatfield | '06 | 4:29:21 | |
| 5 | Andrew Robinson | '11 | 4:30:45 | |
| 6 | Matthew Schneider | '09 | 4:31:40 | |
| 7 | David Box | '18 | 4:33:05 | |
| 8 | Adam Lucas | '21 | 4:35:07 | |
| 9 | David Wakefield | '06 | 4:42:40 | |
| 10 | Aaron Norman | '17 | 4:46:19 |
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