FKT: Jackson Caldwell - Wichita - Valley Center Floodway (KS) - 2026-05-11

Athletes
Route variation
one way
Multi-sport
No
Para athlete
No
Gender category
Male
Style
Unsupported
Start date
Finish date
Total time
4h 1m 10s
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I was very eager to get the other Wichita, KS FKT under my belt, maybe too eager. I went in early May when the long grass was LONG and thick already. To make matters worse, I went after my work day, starting the run at the hottest point of the day and not finishing until after the sun had set, so of course I rolled my ankle a bunch near the end on the uneven ground. All in all, a pretty miserable experience, but was happy to get the time pretty comfortably.

I went alone and used my "ultra pack" with 2 500 mL bottles and an additional 2L bladder. My bladder leaked the whole way and I ran out of water with about 8 miles left which added to the suck. I carried and ate 2 honey stinger waffles, a couple salt tablets, and several Gu energy gels.

Glad to get this one out of the way and lets just say I hope it sticks for a while so I don't have to go back out there.