Trail Running Calendar Kansas 2025-2026

WinterRock on Jan 3, 2026 in Independence, KS at Elk City Lake offers 25K, 12K and Triple Crown entries on a technical single track course through forest, limestone bluffs and scenic vistas. Shirts and medallions included, so bring your own..

Tackle a very hilly 10 mile trail loop at Wyandotte County Lake Park in Kansas City, KS on January 11, 2026, limited to 100 runners and perfect as a tune up for Psycho Wyco. Finish with beefy chili, swag and finisher hardware to celebrate.

Tackle rugged single track and bridle trails at Wyandotte County Lake Park with three distance options and a 190 runner cap for an intimate trail race. A race shirt, post race chili, downloadable photos and distance specific finisher awards..

Take on the 34th annual Not 4 Wimps trail run in Derby, KS on Feb 22 with 10K, 10 mile and half marathon courses over sandy and sometimes muddy trails. Limited to 200 runners, this no frills race uses chip timing and has finish giveaways.

Take on the Skyline Scramble in Topeka on March 7, 2026, a rugged single loop trail with rocks, roots, boardwalks and sweeping views from Burnett's Mound. Pick a 3, 6 or 12 hour challenge and earn a medal and shirt.

Join the 5th Annual Shamwalk 5K Pubcrawl on March 14, 2026 in Hutchinson for a spirited 5K that raises funds for Wild Valor and veterans. Expect drink specials, door prizes, finish line food and a prize for best dressed.

Run around scenic Miola Lake in timed 3 hour, 6 hour, 9 hour and 12 hour events or try the new 10K at Miola Madness Spring Into Daylight Savings. Join the series for bonus swag and challenge yourself on the crushed limestone loop.

Celebrate Pi Day on the scenic Lawrence River Trails in Lawrence, KS. Choose the 3.14 mile Pi Miler, the looped River Rotation Half Marathon, or push for the Pi Slam combining both in a fun, festive trail challenge.

Take on Carry Your Cross at Kanopolis Lake State Park, carrying a 50 plus pound cross over rugged 10 km trails. All ages can join the 5K and 10K trail races, then enjoy music, games and a BBQ with awards.

Challenge yourself on the flat Prairie Spirit Trail rails to trails course out of Ottawa KS with distances from 5 Miler to 100 Miler. Enjoy frequent aid stations, crew access and pacers allowed in the second half for longer events.

Take on the Flint Hills 50 and Marathon in Manhattan, Kansas on April 11, 2026, across rolling dirt roads and rugged 25 mile loops with challenging elevation. Finishers earn a commemorative buckle and post race food while proceeds support l..

FlatRock 101 on April 18 at Elk City Lake near Independence KS features 101K, 50K, 25K, 12K and 5K on a scenic, rocky single track along the Elk River Hiking Trail. Expect limestone bluffs, rock formations and memorable vistas.

Pick 50K, 20 mile, 10 mile or fun run on a flat crushed gravel out and back along the scenic Flint Hills Trail from the Mile 0 trailhead. Manned aid about every 5 miles, plus race shirts, post race food, photos and finisher hardware.

Run the Heartland 50 in Cassoday KS on May 2, 2026, choose 50 mile, 50K or 25K on scenic Flint Hills gravel roads through tallgrass prairie for a challenging but not technical out and back. Aid stations, drop bags and a finisher shirt await..

Tackle the Chisholm Trail Fest Run through rocky terrain and red dirt hills along the historic Chisholm Trail in Caldwell, Kansas. This scenic 13.1 miles trail race is perfect for runners seeking adventure and western charm.

Tackle gravel roads and a scenic rail trail in Enterprise, KS with 50K, 100K, or 100 mile looped courses. Enjoy manned aid stations, finisher buckles and the charm of a historic train along the route for a true ultrarunning adventure.

Join the 44th annual Little River Trail Run in Little River, Kansas for scenic trails, creek crossings and the infamous Suicide Hill. Choose 5K, 10K, a Pony Express 3 person relay, youth races or ruck entries with awards and community spiri..

The Honey Badger 100 is a rugged 100 mile ultramarathon based at Cheney State Park near Wichita, KS, mixing scenic park stretches with long road miles and a 36 hour finish window. Crews are required and finishers earn coveted buckles.

Experience rugged but runnable single track along Wilson Lake at the Hell Creek Half and 50k, with exposed trails, big climbs and sweeping views. Courses are well marked with staffed aid stations and distinctive swag for finishers.

Run through towering sunflowers on scenic dirt trails at the Sunflower Trail Run in Buhler, KS with 5K and 1 mile options plus a virtual 5K for remote racers. All finishers receive a t shirt, medal and Kansas Maze festival pass and can enjo..