Professional “Runner-First” Events
Velocity Endurance is your home for marathon, half-marathon, and sub-ultra road & trail event concepts. Built with precision, support, and experience — designed around runners, sound operations, and memorable host-city experiences.
What We Deliver
Runner-First Design
- Well-supported courses and thoughtful aid planning
- Medical and finish-area planning appropriate to each event
- Professional timing and results systems when events launch
Serious Race Operations
- Clear pre-race communication and logistics
- Course development with runner experience in mind
- A finish-line atmosphere worthy of the effort
Real Value
- Quality race experience before unnecessary extras
- Transparent updates from concept through race day
- Long-term value for runners and host communities
How We’re Organized
Velocity Endurance is the marathon, half-marathon, and sub-ultra road & trail event property within Eric Steele’s broader endurance ecosystem. If it is 26.2 miles or below, it fits here.
- Marathon & half-marathon focus
- Road-first with select trail concepts
- Built for thoughtful expansion across cities and seasons
Velocity Endurance is committed to elevating road and trail racing below the ultra distance through professional operations, runner-first thinking, and memorable community impact.
- Developing fresh race concepts in promising markets
- Building strong logistics before public launch
- Creating durable value for runners and host cities
Race Concepts Under Consideration
Wichita Half Marathon
A future Wichita half-marathon event is under consideration for 2027. Event timing, course details, and launch information will be announced as planning develops.
Round Rock Marathon
A future marathon event in Round Rock, Texas is under consideration for 2027. Event timing, course details, and launch information will be announced as planning develops.
Founder & Endurance Ecosystem
Velocity Endurance was created by Wichita, Kansas-based endurance entrepreneur, longtime ultrarunner, race director, and event builder Eric Steele. The property provides a distinct home for marathon, half-marathon, and sub-ultra event development.
Epic Ultras is Steele’s ultrarunning media, storytelling, education, and endurance platform. Velocity Endurance and Epic Ultras serve different purposes within the broader endurance ecosystem.