About Epic Ultras

THE JOURNEY ISN’T OVER — IT’S EVOLVING

Epic Ultras was never just about races. It was about daring to sign up for something most people thought was impossible, standing at the starting line with fear in your gut and resolve in your heart, and then digging deep mile after mile until you broke through to something bigger than yourself. It was about friendships forged in sweat and blisters, volunteers who gave their all, and ordinary people discovering they could do extraordinary things. Together, we built a community that thrived on grit, laughter, shared suffering, and the joy of crossing finish lines that once seemed unreachable.

That community — you — is what made Epic Ultras unforgettable. The runners, the volunteers, the fans who showed up at 3 a.m. with cowbells, and the families who cheered at every finish line — you were the heartbeat of it all. Epic Ultras didn’t just change me; it changed everyone who was part of it. That tribe proved that endurance isn’t just about running long distances — it’s about living with courage, resilience, and heart.

That spirit has never left me. It’s still who I am at my core. But the journey has evolved. This isn’t about theories from a textbook — it’s about real-world leadership forged on the trail, in the trenches of business, and through the relentless pursuit of personal transformation. It’s where the psychology of ultrarunning collides with the everyday demands of leading people, managing time, and chasing goals that matter.

And soon, I’ll be opening up the next chapter in my story with my upcoming book, No Arrival: A Journey of Endurance, Self-Discovery, and Transformation. Just like the races we shared, this book is about the journey itself — and how that journey transforms us in ways the finish line never could. As Neil Peart once wrote: “The point of the journey is not to arrive.” That truth is at the heart of everything I’m building next.

The road ahead is wide open. The journey isn’t over — it’s evolving. And I’d love for you to be part of it.

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Original Bio Posted Summer of 2012

Founded by 20+-year ultrarunner and RRCA Certified Race Director, Eric Steele, Epic Ultras is an ultra event management company dedicated to providing EPIC “ultrarunning experiences of a lifetime” to runners of all ability levels.

The primary mission of Epic Ultras is to organize, manage, facilitate and deliver the highest quality ultrarunning events in the world. Our vision is to create an environment that strongly encourages ALL runners to discover, nurture and maintain their own personal greatness and “Be Epic.”

Eric Steele studied at the feet of ultrarunning legends, Scott Demaree, Dr. David Horton, Scott Weber, Theresa Daus-Weber and Marshall Ulrich (amongst others) since he first began competing in ultramarathons over 20 years ago. In 1995 Eric founded the Kansas Ultrarunners’ Society, which has hosted multiple annual ultra-events in Kansas since it’s inception and has attracted runners from the majority of all 50 states and several countries abroad.

Now, after starting and serving as RD for Kansas’ Oldest Trail Ultra, the Flatrock 50K, for the past twenty years and finishing over 60 ultras himself, including the Leadville Trail 100 & Badwater to Mt. Whitney Summit, his vision of creating momentous and unforgettable ultra-events has taken shape with the formation of Epic Ultras.

Epic Ultras is an organization firmly committed to raising the bar on ultrarunning events by staging the highest quality ultra races available. The singular goal of Epic Ultras is to create truly memorable life experiences filled with challenges, champions and celebration, while spontaneously fostering a strengthened fellowship amongst the regional and international ultrarunning community.

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