Trail Running Calendar Kansas 2025-2026

The Rockin K Trail Run, taking place at Kanopolis Lake State Park in Kansas, features a variety of race distances including a 50K, marathon, 21-mile, and 4-mile run. Scheduled for April 5, 2025, this annual event offers participants a chance to experience scenic trails through interconnected loops...

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 is an exciting running event taking place in Osawatomie, Kansas, featuring multiple race distances including a 50K, 20-mile, 10-mile, and a Fun Run. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Flint Hills Trail, participants can enjoy a flat, fast course with fully stock..

The Eternal Damnation Backyard is a unique running event taking place at Wilson State Park in Kansas, featuring a "Last Man Standing" format. Participants must complete a loop of approximately 4.2 miles within one hour, with each loop starting precisely on the hour. The course consists of scenic sin..

The Carry Your Cross 10K is a unique endurance event taking place in Marquette, Kansas, where participants conquer rugged terrain while carrying a 50+ lb. cross. This challenging race tests both physical and mental grit, offering a distinctive experience for runners.In addition to the traditional 10..

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 scenic Elk River Hiking Trail, characterized by limes..

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. For a registration fee..

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 races, all set on a certified 1.8228-mile paved loop in a scenic private park. Runners can earn multiple buckles for completing various d..

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 an exciting running event taking place in Cassoday, Kansas, featuring three distances: 50 miles, 50K, and 25K. The course is primarily on backcountry gravel roads, offering stunning views of the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie, making it suitable for both first-time and experienced..

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..

The Lake Perry Trail Run is a family-friendly event taking place in Meriden, Kansas, featuring a scenic trail run on technical, rocky, and hilly single-track paths within a hardwood forest. Participants can choose between a 50K or a half-marathon, both of which have a time limit of 9 hours. The cour..

Iron Will Backroads is an exciting running event taking place in Enterprise, Kansas, featuring three challenging distances: 100 miles, 100 kilometers, and 50 kilometers. The course consists of a 12.5-mile loop that includes both gravel roads and rail trails, with participants completing multiple loo..

The Tour de Trail: Shawnee Mission Park North is part of a series of trail running events designed to showcase the beautiful trail systems in the Kansas City area. This 10k-ish race offers participants a chance to experience varying trail conditions, with distances ranging from 5.5 to 6.5 miles. Reg..

The Suicide Hill Trail Run, taking place in Little River, Kansas, on May 24, 2025, is a celebrated annual event featuring a variety of races including a 10K run, 5K run, and a unique Pony Express 3-person relay. Participants can also engage in youth events and a 10K ruck, which involves hiking with..

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 of mowed pasture and dirt roads. Participants will..

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-person or 5-person). The course consists of a loop approximately 4 miles long,..

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 live..

The Tour de Trail: Wyandotte County Lake Park is part of a series of trail running events designed to highlight the beautiful trail systems in the Kansas City area. This 10K-ish race offers participants a chance to experience diverse trails, with distances ranging from 5.5 to 6.5 miles. Registration..

The Hell on Gravel Run is a challenging running event taking place in El Dorado, Kansas, featuring a 50K, marathon, and half marathon. Scheduled for June 28, 2025, this event invites runners of all levels to test their endurance on gravel trails. Participants can enjoy the scenic views while competi..