Experience the start of something special at the Miola Madness - Spring Into Daylight Savings on March 14, 2026, in Paola, Kansas. This inaugural event of the three-part Miola Madness Series invites runners to test their endurance on a picturesque, approximately 6-mile crushed limestone loop around the beautiful Miola Lake. The course is largely flat or nearly flat, offering a forgiving yet engaging terrain for all participants. Runners can choose their challenge with various timed formats—12-hour, 9-hour, 6-hour, and 3-hour—or tackle the new 10K fixed-distance option, where inaugural records are up for grabs. Typical race day conditions in mid-March bring highs around 56°F and lows near 35°F, with only a 10% chance of precipitation, creating ideal running weather.

Miola Madness is renowned as a "no frills, just fun" event, fostering a supportive atmosphere perfect for pushing personal limits or enjoying a long run with friends. The race hub, conveniently located at the Miola Lake boat ramp trailhead, serves as the central point for all activities. Here, you'll find restrooms, a nearby dog park, and cheering crowds ready to motivate runners with ringing cowbells. Aid is abundant on the course, featuring one primary, fully stocked station and a secondary fluid-only station, both supplied with Hammer Nutrition electrolyte drinks, gels, and other performance fuel to keep you energized.

Whether you're aiming to log serious mileage, set a new 10K record, or simply enjoy a day on the trails, Miola Madness provides a unique and well-supported experience. The flexible start times for the shorter distances (9HR, 6HR, 3HR, and 10K) allow participants to begin their race anytime within the 12-hour window, as long as they finish by 7:00 PM. Join the Midwest Endurance Race Co. for this exciting event and kick off your spring running season with a dose of Miola Madness!