Trail Running Calendar Kansas 2025-2026

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, taking place in Ottawa, Kansas, features a variety of ultra-distance races including 100-mile, 100K, 50-mile, and 50K options. This scenic "rails-to-trails" course offers a flat and accessible route, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced runners aiming..

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 Eternal Damnation Backyard is a unique endurance running event taking place at Wilson State Park in Kansas. This "Last Man Standing" race challenges participants to complete laps on a scenic 4.2-mile single-track trail, with each loop starting every hour. Runners must complete each lap within th..

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 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, characterized by its scenic l..

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..

I Double Ogg Dare You! is a challenging running event held on Ogg Rd in Shawnee, KS, featuring 3-hour and 6-hour race distances. Participants tackle a half-mile paved road with a 200-foot elevation gain, completing as many laps as possible within their chosen time frame. The event is chip-timed and..

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, featuring a unique format 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 continues u..

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 participants completing multiple loops based on their ch..

The Sticks is a unique running event taking place from June 5 to June 8, 2025, in Norton, Kansas. This low-key, timed race features multiple distance options, including 72-hour, 48-hour, 24-hour, 12-hour, and 6-hour races, all set on a scenic course that combines mowed pasture and dirt roads. Partic..

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..

The Heat Wave 6/12/24 is an ultrarunning event organized by the Kansas Ultrarunners' Society, taking place on June 12-13, 2025, at the Rose Hill District Stadium in Kansas. Participants can choose from 6, 12, or 24-hour races, with options for nighttime events. The course is a 400-meter track, and l..

The Night Hawk 50K, 20M, and 10M is an annual trail running event held at Clinton State Park in Lawrence, Kansas. Scheduled for June 28, 2025, this race offers participants the choice of three distances: 50K, 20 miles, and 10 miles, with the course featuring rocky trails through scenic woods. Runner..

The Honey Badger 100 is an ultra-running event taking place in Cheney State Park, Kansas, featuring a challenging 100-mile course. Participants must provide their own crew and supplies, including water and ice, as they navigate a mix of park trails and county roads. The event emphasizes self-suffici..