Trail Running Calendar Kansas 2026-2027

Miola Madness in Paola KS is a timed running event on a roughly six mile crushed limestone loop around Miola Lake, offering multi hour timed races and a new 10K with stocked aid stations and on course fuel.

A 10K trail race at Big Bull Creek Park in Edgerton, KS on July 18, 2026, organized by Team Sparkle. Entry fees include a donation to Urban Trail Co and the race is part of a six race Tour de Trail series.

A trail event on July 25, 2026 at Wyandotte County Lake Park offering 50 kilometer, 20 mile and 10 mile races on a 10.4 mile hilly loop with staffed aid stations and a mandatory hydration requirement.

The Snake 10 Mile Trail Race is an annual trail run at Clinton Lake in Lawrence, Kansas, winding through old growth forest and rugged trails, with a midway aid station and a post race watermelon feast.

Evening trail races in Kansas City offering 5k and 10k options plus a double for a combined 15k. Trails are bridle routes with notable elevation gain and the 10k includes running in darkness so a headlamp is needed.

Tipton Picnic Trail on August 1 offers a live 5K run and a 2 mile walk at Tipton High School with prize money for top finishers; register by July 19 to receive a free t shirt, late entries are accepted without shirts.

A trail 10k at Lexington Lake in DeSoto, KS on August 15, 2026, part of a six‑race Tour de Trail series organized by Team Sparkle. Entry fees include a $5 donation to Urban Trail Co and aid stations provide water only.

Trail half marathon and 50k on the single-track Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail at Wilson State Park. Exposed, hilly course beside Wilson Lake with two aid stations, marked routing, awards, and finisher items for each distance.

A trail event at Kansas Maze in Buhler, Kansas that sends runners through over 20 acres of sunflowers. Offers 5K and 1 mile options on August 29, 2026 with finisher shirts, medals, and on site festival perks.

A Backyard Ultra at Sedgwick County Park in Wichita with a repeating *4.167 mile* loop every hour. The event continues until one runner remains and $100 from each registration is donated to Family Promise of Greater Wichita.

A 5K terrain run with road and trail sections in Leavenworth, Kansas on September 6, 2026. A virtual 3.1 mile option is available and the registration fee is $35.

A trail running event at Clinton Lake State Park in September 2026 offering 100-mile, 50-mile, and marathon distances on a 25-mile loop with staffed aid stations, chip timing, and finisher awards.

A 10K trail race in Kanopolis State Park near Marquette, KS, featuring hills, rocky sections, sand, and shallow water crossings. One water stop, trailhead restrooms, and awards for overall and age group top finishers.

The 14th Konza 25K and 10K takes place September 13, 2026 at Konza Prairie Nature Trail in Manhattan Kansas. Race options include a 25K, a 10K and a virtual race with early and late registration periods.

A multi-distance ultrarunning event in Junction City, KS on September 19, 2026, held on a shaded flat river trail. Manned aid stations are every five miles and finisher buckles are awarded for all events.

FlatRock in Independence, KS is a technical single-track trail event on the Elk River Hiking Trail offering distances from 5K to 50K, staffed aid stations, packet pickup with a pre-race dinner, and support for ultradistance runners.

A multi-distance trail event on the Flint Hills Trail in Osawatomie, KS, featuring out-and-back courses on crushed gravel, staffed aid stations, drop bag support, pacer allowances for longer distances, and distance-specific awards.

A 3.1 mile trail 5K at Kill Creek Park in Olathe with separate youth and open divisions, packet pick-up options, wave starts, and age-group medals through 70 plus.

ASL for All 5K in Olathe pairs a community 5K walk, run and roll with kids fun runs and an ASL festival at the Museum of Deaf History, Arts and Culture. Proceeds support local deaf organizations.

Trail races in Kansas City on September 26, 2026 offering 50k, 25k and 12k on mostly single track loop trails. Registration includes shirt, aid, catered food and beer; 50k finishers receive a hat.