Trail Running Calendar Kansas 2025-2026

Earth Day Buckle Mania is a multi-day ultramarathon event held from April 25-27, 2025, in Abilene, Kansas. Participants can choose from 12-hour, 24-hour, or 48-hour races, all run on a certified 1.8228-mile paved loop through a scenic private park. Runners earn buckles for completing various distanc..

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 ultramarathon event held in Cassoday, Kansas, featuring a 50-mile, 50K, and 25K race on backcountry gravel roads with minimal paved surfaces. The course offers scenic views of the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie and is suitable for both first-time and experienced ultrarunners, 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..

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 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..

Iron Will Backroads is a challenging ultramarathon event held in Enterprise, Kansas, featuring 50K, 100K, and 100-mile races. The course consists of a 12.5-mile loop on gravel roads and rail trails, with multiple loops depending on the race distance. Participants will encounter aid stations approxim..

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 low-key ultramarathon event held outside of Norton, Kansas, featuring multiple timed races including 6, 12, 24, 48, and 72 hours. Participants run on a 3-mile loop through pasture and dirt roads, with an optional 4.3-mile dirt road loop available every six hours. The event emphasizes..

The Dam Loop presented by W Investments is a challenging 20-mile race held at El Dorado State Park. Participants run a loop of approximately 4 miles, completing five loops within a 6-hour time limit. The event offers options for solo runners or relay teams, including 3-person and 5-person teams.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 live..

The Tour de Trail: Wyandotte County Lake Park is part of a series of 10K-ish trail races designed to highlight the beautiful trail systems in the Kansas City area. Each race varies in distance, typically ranging from 5.5 to 6.5 miles, and features unique trails. Participants can register for individ..

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..

The Night Hawk 50K, 20M, and 10M is an annual trail running event taking place on June 28, 2025, at Clinton State Park in Lawrence, Kansas. Organized by the Lawrence Trail Hawks, this race offers participants the choice of three distances: 50K, 20 miles, and 10 miles, with the course featuring rocky..

Miola Madness is a fun, timed running event held at Miola Lake in Paola, Kansas, as part of a three-race series. Participants can choose from 3, 6, 9, or 12-hour races, running on a 6-mile crushed limestone loop. The event features a primary aid station stocked with performance fuels and a secondary..

The Honey Badger 100 is a 100-mile ultramarathon held in Wichita, Kansas, starting at Cheney State Park. The race features a challenging course that begins and ends in the park, with approximately 93 miles run on roads in Kingman County. Participants must adhere to strict cut-off times, including a..

The Psycho Psummer Run Toto Run is an exciting trail running event taking place in Kansas City, KS, featuring three challenging distances: a 50K, a 20-mile, and a 10-mile run. Set in a scenic hardwood forest, the course is predominantly shaded and includes hilly terrain, making it a demanding experi..

The Tour de Trail: Big Bull Creek Park is a 10K trail race taking place in Edgerton, Kansas, as part of a series designed to highlight the region's beautiful trail systems. Participants can expect a challenging course, with distances ranging from 5.5 to 6.5 miles, depending on trail conditions. Regi..

The Night Wolf 5K/10K is an exciting annual running event taking place in Kansas City, KS, designed for both seasoned runners and families. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K race, with the 5K being family-friendly and a great introduction to trail running. The 10K offers a more challeng..

The Tour de Trail: Cedar Niles is part of a series of 10k-ish trail races designed to showcase the beautiful trail systems in the Kansas City area. This event features a unique course that may vary in distance due to trail conditions, with a focus on promoting outdoor activity and community engageme..