Start Lists: 2019 DKXL 350-Mile Ultra-Endurance Gravel Race

For those who view the 202-mile Dirty Kanza 200 race as not enough Flint Hills gravel, the event now offers the 350-mile DKXL. First launched last year, the ultra-endurance event gives riders an even tougher challenge during the DK weekend that draws inspiration from TransIowa and Almanzo Alexander and other ultra gravel races.

While last year’s inaugural race was by invite only, the 2019 DKXL allowed all interested gravel grinders the opportunity to apply for entry into the race. Ultimately, 15 women and 64 men made the cut for 2019.

The DKXL sets off from Commercial Street in Emporia at 3 p.m. on Friday, and riders have a total of 36 hours to complete the event. Unlike the DK200 that allows riders to access a support crew at two checkpoints, the DKXL is completely self-supported. Support crews are only there to pick you up if you abandon the race.

The 2019 DKXL course includes parts of the 2019 course north of Emporia, the 2018 course south of Emporia and some different stuff not on either.

The inaugural DKXL races were won by Rebecca Rusch and Matt Acker. Rusch is not signed up to race in Kansas this year, but Acker and his WarBeard return for the insanely long race. A few other riders of note include Kristen Legan, Nick Legan, Jake Wells, Corey Godfrey and 4-time DK200 winner Dan Hughes.

Start lists for the 2019 DKXL are below.

Featured image: Ian Matteson/ ENVE Composites

Women's Start List: 2019 DKXL

Men's Start List: 2019 DKXL