Trail Running Calendar Kansas 2025-2026

The Cactus Roulette Endurance Event is a unique trail race hosted by the Lawrence Trail Hawks, featuring four time options: 24 hours, 12 hours (Owl and Lark), and 6 hours. Set at Clinton Lake State Park in Lawrence, Kansas, participants will spin a roulette wheel to determine which of the three colo..

The Alternate Chili Trail Run is a 10.4-mile trail running event held at Wyandotte County Lake Park in Kansas City, KS. Established in 2001, this race serves as a training run for the prestigious Psycho Wyco run. Participants can expect a well-marked course with limited aid stations, along with timi..

The Los Lobos Challenge is an exciting running event taking place at Wyandotte County Lake Park in Kansas City, KS. Participants can choose between a 6-hour or a 3-hour challenge, navigating a tough 3-mile loop that features rolling trails, hills, and significant elevation gain. The event promises a..

The Not 4 Wimps Half-Marathon, along with a 10K and 10-mile run, is set to take place in Derby, Kansas, on February 16, 2025. This annual trail run, now in its 33rd year, emphasizes a "no frills" approach, focusing on the challenge of the course rather than traditional race perks like medals or shir..

The Psycho Wyco Run Toto Run is an annual running event held at Wyandotte County Lake Park in Kansas City, KS. Participants can choose from three challenging distances: 50K, 20M, and 10M, all featuring technical single-track and bridle trails with significant elevation gain. The event is known for i..

The Skyline Scramble is an exciting running event taking place in Topeka, KS, featuring a scenic 2.15-mile loop course through the wooded south summit of Skyline Park. Participants can choose from three time blocks: 12 hours, 6 hours, or 3 hours, with each loop offering approximately 250 feet of ele..

Miola Madness - Spring Into Daylight Savings is an exciting running event taking place in Paola, KS, featuring a variety of timed races including 3, 6, 9, and 12-hour options, as well as a new 10K distance. Participants will run on a scenic crushed limestone loop around Miola Lake, with ample suppor..

The Prairie Spirit Trail event is a scenic running competition taking place in Ottawa, Kansas, featuring various distances including a 100 Miler, 100K, 50 Miler, 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5 Miler. The course is primarily a crushed limestone trail, offering a flat and accessible route ideal f..

The Rockin K Trail Run, taking place on April 5, 2025, at Kanopolis State Park in Kansas, features a variety of race distances including a 50K, marathon, 21-mile, and 4-mile trail runs. This annual event, now in its 27th year, offers participants a chance to experience scenic trails through intercon..

The Flint Hills 50 and Marathon is a scenic running event taking place in Manhattan, Kansas, featuring a 50-mile ultramarathon and a traditional marathon. Participants will enjoy a challenging course primarily on dirt roads, with significant elevation changes and multiple aid stations. The marathon ..

The Eternal Damnation Backyard is a unique running event taking place at Wilson State Park in Kansas. This "Last Man Standing" race challenges participants to complete laps on a scenic single-track mountain bike trail, with each loop starting precisely one hour after the last. Runners must complete ..

The Mile 0 Flint Hills Trail Race, taking place in Osawatomie, Kansas, features multiple race distances including a 50K, 20 Miler, 10 Miler, and a Fun Run. This event showcases the scenic Flint Hills Trail, known for its rich history and beautiful landscapes. Participants can expect fully stocked ai..

FlatRock 101 is a renowned trail running event taking place in Independence, Kansas, featuring multiple race distances: 101K, 50K, 25K, 12K, and 5K. Celebrated as the first and oldest trail ultra in Kansas, it offers a unique experience along the Elk River Hiking Trail, showcasing stunning limestone..

The Iron Will Grand Slam is an ultimate ultra-running challenge taking place in 2025, inviting participants to complete four 100-mile races in a single season. The races include Earth Day Buckle Mania, Iron Will Backroads, Honey Badger Road Race, and the final Iron Will event. Registration for all f..

Earth Day Buckle Mania is a unique running event taking place from April 25 to 27, 2025, in Abilene, KS. Participants can choose from 12-hour, 24-hour, or 48-hour race options, all set on a certified 1.8228-mile paved loop in a scenic private park. Runners can earn multiple buckles for completing va..

The Heartland 50 is a running event taking place in Cassoday, Kansas, featuring three race distances: 50 miles, 50K, and 25K. The course is primarily on backcountry gravel roads, offering scenic views of the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie. It is designed to be accessible for first-time ultrarunners w..

The Lazy A Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held in Udall, Kansas, where participants aim to complete as many laps as possible until only one runner remains. Each lap measures 4.167 miles, and runners must finish within one hour to continue. The race format emphasizes self-sufficiency, w..

Iron Will Backroads is an exciting running event taking place in Enterprise, Kansas, featuring three challenging distances: 50K, 100K, and 100 miles. The course consists of a 12.5-mile loop that includes both gravel roads and rail trails, with aid stations providing support throughout the race. Part..

The Sticks is a unique running event taking place from June 5 to June 8, 2025, in Norton, Kansas. This timed race offers various distance options, including 72, 48, 24, 12, and 6-hour challenges, set on a scenic course featuring mowed pasture and dirt roads. Participants will run a 3-mile loop, with..

The Dam Loop, presented by W Investments, is an exciting running event scheduled for June 7, 2025, at El Dorado State Park in Kansas. Participants can choose to compete in a 20-mile solo run or as part of a relay team (3 or 5 members). The course consists of five loops, each approximately 4 miles lo..