KROP - Kaizen Rite of Passage

🏃‍♂️ KROP: Kaizen Rite of Passage – Year 2: DON’T CALL IT A COMEBACK!

Guess who’s back!? KROP returns to Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the rugged and scenic Welling Ridge Trails for its second year!

📏 Race Distances

• Options: Runners can choose from 4, 8, 16 (25k), 32 (50k) miles, or the brand-new 40 mile (65k) distance.
• Loop: All races follow the same 4-mile loop, bringing you back through the start/finish area every lap.
• Support: Where the energy, food, and support never stop.
• Bridging the Gaps: Catering to all skill levels, this race has distances for everyone!

🎉 Unique Features

• The Extra Magic Mile: A bonus mile will appear at random during the day, full of surprises and fun.
• The Kaizen ROCK of Passage: Carry a massive stone to earn a special prize: at least three stones will be hidden on the course.
• Challenge: This challenge is NOT easy and is for entrants 18 years of age or over only.
• Brutal As It Sounds: Carrying a 60lbs rock on rugged trails is certainly not for the faint-hearted.

🏅 Finisher Perks & Awards

• Loop Completion: Complete just one 4-mile loop to earn a finisher’s award.
• Special Buckles: 50k and 65k finishers take home a KROP belt buckle.
• Medal Variants: Top 3 finishers in every distance will receive finisher medals in gold, silver, or bronze.
• Ruck Team Relay: Teams compete for full-sized championship belts, sponsored by local businesses.

🥳 The Vibe

• Food: Donuts for breakfast and burgers & dogs on the grill starting at 10am.
• Fully Stocked Aid Station: Providing all your favorite fuels including BLUE GATORADE.
• Trail Running Party: Experience a 12-hour celebration fueled by Team Kaizen hospitality.
• Camaraderie: A great atmosphere for runners of all levels.

🌄 The Course

• Terrain: Beautiful yet brutal rock-covered, root-twisted single track that demands focus every step of the way.
• Elevation: Approximately 417 feet of elevation gain and loss per loop.
• Challenge: Designed for runners of all levels, but definitely not easy.
• Video: Check out this video of the course! Link to Video

📅 Race Day Highlights

• Breakfast: Early breakfast and HOT FOOD all day long starting at 10am!
• Timing: Official chip timed event by our friends at I:40 Race Service!
• Photography: FREE Photography by MATTHEW LEE!

💖 Donations

Any additional donations given upon registration will go directly to the Tahlequah Trails Association. Please help us give back to them for their generosity and hard work. 100% of the money donated will go to TTA to help them with future maintenance and projects. These are good people. Let's help them out.

📍 Location

KROP is located at Welling Ridge Trails just outside of Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Physical address: 19679 S 550 Rd, Tahlequah, OK 74464

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🌧️ Bad Weather

There will be no refunds. This event happens rain or shine. In case of life-threatening weather conditions, the event may be changed to virtual or deferred to the following year.

Pack a poncho, cowboy.

🤝 Volunteers

We need volunteers. We have everything from helping with setup, packet pickup, course marshaling, aid station, and pack out. Register to volunteer by using the volunteer tab above.

🔗 More Information

For more details or to register, please visit the official race page: KROP Race Page.