Trail Running Calendar Kansas 2024-2025

The Kansas Rails-To-Trails Extravaganza is a running event taking place in Ottawa, Kansas, featuring multiple race distances including 100 Miler, 100K, 50 Miler, 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5 Miler. The course runs along the scenic Prairie Spirit Trail, offering a flat and accessible route ide..

The Devil's Chase 6.66 Miler and Creepy Crawl 3.33 Miler are exciting night races held at Wyandotte County Lake Park in Kansas City, KS. Participants will navigate single-track trails featuring rocks, roots, and dirt, requiring a personal light source due to the lack of external lighting. The event ..

The Unbridled 50 Mile is a challenging self-supported endurance race held in Hillsdale, KS, featuring a 50-mile, 50K, and 10-mile course. Participants navigate a 10-mile loop primarily on technical horse trails, with a mix of pavement and gravel, while tackling various climbs and enjoying scenic vie..

The Sanders' Saunter Charity Race, held at Clinton State Park in Lawrence, KS, features 10K, 25K, and 50K running events. This annual race supports the Falling Forward Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to funding rehabilitation for individuals after insurance benefits expire. Participants can become..

Miola Madness - Fall Edition is a timed running event hosted by Midwest Endurance, taking place around the scenic Miola Lake in Paola, KS. Participants can choose to run for 3, 6, 9, or 12 hours on a 6-mile crushed limestone loop, making it a perfect opportunity for personal challenges or training r..

The Tour de Trail: Shawnee Mission Park North is a 10k trail running event that is part of a series of races held throughout the Kansas City area. Participants can register for individual races or the entire series, with a portion of the fees supporting Urban Trail Co. The event emphasizes environme..

Ollie's Ultra is an endurance running event held at Santa Fe Park in Chanute, Kansas, featuring various race durations including 24, 12, 9, 6, and 3 hours, as well as a new 4-hour relay option for teams of four. The course is a USATF Certified 2.022-mile loop on a soft chat trail, with full loops on..

Outlaw WinterRock is a unique running event taking place at Elk City Lake in Independence, KS, featuring two race distances: 25K and 12K. This somewhat "Fat-Ass Style" event emphasizes self-sufficiency, with limited unmanned aid stations and participants required to carry their own hydration and nut..

The Alternate Chili Ten Mile Trail Run is a unique trail running event held at Wyandotte County Lake Park in Kansas City, KS. Established in 2001, this race offers participants a well-marked 10.4-mile course with limited aid, making it an excellent training opportunity for the prestigious Psycho Wyc..

The Los Lobos Challenge is an exciting running event taking place at Shelter 14 in Wyandotte County Lake Park, Kansas City, KS. Participants can choose between a 6-hour or 3-hour challenge, navigating a tough 3-mile loop that features rolling trails, hills, and significant elevation gain. The event ..

The Psycho Wyco Run Toto Run is an annual trail 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..

The Skyline Scramble in Topeka, KS, is an exciting endurance running event featuring 12-hour, 6-hour, and 3-hour race options. Participants will navigate a scenic 2.15-mile loop through the wooded south summit of Skyline Park, which includes challenging terrain with rocks, roots, and boardwalks, as ..

The Prairie Spirit Trail event offers a variety of running distances, including 100 Miler, 100K, 50 Miler, 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5 Miler, all set on a scenic "rails-to-trails" course in Ottawa, KS. Participants will enjoy a flat and accessible route, perfect for both beginners and experi..

The Eternal Damnation Backyard is a unique running event held at Wilson State Park in Sylvan Grove, Kansas. This "Last Man Standing" race features a challenging course that begins with a short pavement stretch before transitioning to a scenic single-track mountain bike trail alongside Wilson Lake. P..

The Mile 0 Flint Hills Trail Race, taking place in Osawatomie, Kansas, offers participants a choice of distances: 50K, 20 miles, 10 miles, and a Fun Run under 10 miles. The event features fully stocked aid stations, pre- and post-race food, complimentary race photos, and unique finisher medals. The ..

The Iron Will Grand Slam is a challenging running event that consists of completing four 100-mile races, with three having a 36-hour cutoff and one a 48-hour cutoff. Participants can register for all four events for a total fee of $600, which includes the Earth Day Buckle Mania, Iron Will Backroads,..

Earth Day Buckle Mania is a unique running event taking place in Abilene, KS, offering participants the choice of 12, 24, or 48-hour races on a certified 1.8228-mile paved loop in a scenic private park. Runners can earn multiple buckles for completing various distances, including 50K, 50 Mile, 100K,..

Heartland 50 is a running event held in Cassoday, Kansas, featuring three distances: 50 miles, 50K, and 25K. The course is an out-and-back route on gravel roads, showcasing the scenic Flint Hills tallgrass prairie. It is designed to be accessible for first-time ultrarunners while also providing a ch..

Iron Will Backroads is a running event taking place in Enterprise, Kansas, featuring three race distances: 100 Mile, 100K, and 50K. The course consists of a 7.7-mile loop on gravel and low-traffic paved roads, with participants completing multiple loops based on their chosen distance. There are aid ..

The Sticks is a unique timed running event held on a farmstead outside Norton, KS, featuring 6, 12, 24, 48, and 72-hour races. Participants run a 3-mile loop, with an option for a 4.3-mile dirt road loop available at specific intervals. The event emphasizes a fun, community atmosphere, complete with..