How hilly is the Sanders Saunter (Lawrence) Ultramarathon?
The Sanders Saunter (Lawrence) Ultramarathon is described as rolling.
Sanders Saunter (Lawrence) Ultramarathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
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Decision summary
Sanders Saunter (Lawrence) Ultramarathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 10:48/km
- Typical conditions
- 89/100
- Evidence depth
- 35 verified facts
9:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Sanders Saunter (Lawrence) Ultramarathon has known course details for its ultramarathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 50 km
- Terrain
- Trail, Beach
- Scenery
- Parkland, Coastal, Lakeside, Desert, Forest, Countryside
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Sanders Saunter (Lawrence) Ultramarathon route go?
The Sanders Saunter (Lawrence) Ultramarathon route starts at Shelter 1, Overlook Park (US Army Corps of Engineers), Clinton State Park, 798 N 1402 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049 and finishes at Shelter 1, Overlook Park, Clinton State Park, Lawrence, KS. Underfoot, expect trail. It passes Lake Henry, Sanders Mound, Clinton Lake and Lands End. each loop begins with a trip to Sanders Mound, the least technical and widest section of the course, before runners ascend and descend the ridge.
What should runners know on race day for the Sanders Saunter (Lawrence) Ultramarathon?
Drop bags available at the Lands End aid station and at the Start/Finish. 3.
Race character
Scenery
- Parkland
- Coastal
- Lakeside
- Desert
- Forest
- Countryside
Atmosphere
- Charity
- Community
Terrain
- Trail
- Beach
- Elevation character
- Rolling
- Technicality
- Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- 50K has an overall 9-hour cutoff, with an 11:30 AM cutoff to begin the second lap.
- Qualification status
- None
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 3
- Bag drop
- Drop bags available at the Lands End aid station and at the Start/Finish.
- Medal
- Awards to the top three male and female finishers in each distance, plus first-place non-binary in each distance.
- Finisher tee
- Participants receive a race shirt.
Access and course status
- Start
- Shelter 1, Overlook Park (US Army Corps of Engineers), Clinton State Park, 798 N 1402 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049
- Finish
- Shelter 1, Overlook Park, Clinton State Park, Lawrence, KS
Course facts
- Course type
- Laps
- Surface
- Trail
- Landmarks
- Lake Henry, Sanders Mound, Clinton Lake, Lands End
- Notable features
- Technical, rooty and rocky single-track on the Clinton Lake North Shore trails
- each loop begins with a trip to Sanders Mound, the least technical and widest section of the course, before runners ascend and descend the ridge
- Registration is handled online via UltraSignup
- Staggered starts: 50K at 7:00 AM, 25K at 8:00 AM, 10K at 9:00 AM
- Aid stations on course at Lake Henry (~3.3 mi) and Lands End (~7 mi) plus the Start/Finish
- the 50K passes Lake Henry again at ~12.7 mi
- Annual charity trail run presented by the Lawrence Trail Hawks
- proceeds benefit a charity partner that changes each year (e.g. Falling Forward Foundation in 2024)
- Hero Runner fundraising program: raising $250+ earns free registration and a race shirt
- $500+ adds a runner's hat
- $750+ adds trail running shoes, a limited-edition jacket and VIP parking
- Dog friendly: leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome on course with owners responsible for clean-up
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 9°CTypical temperature
- 18 kphTypical wind
- 2 mmTypical rainfall
- 89Favourability /100