Trail Running Calendar Kansas 2025-2026

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Heartland in Cassoday KS, an iconic out and back ultramarathon across the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie. Distances from a half marathon to a 125 mile challenge with special finisher rings and classic buckle..

The NFS Fall 5K Run and Family Walk is a community event for Nottingham Forest South residents in Overland Park, Kansas. The second annual race offers four options on the Tomahawk Creek Trail: a 5K chip-timed Run or Walk, a 1-Mile Family Wa..

Event details The Free State Trail Run takes place on October 11, 2025, in the Meriden/Ozawkie, Kansas area. The race starts at the Kimberly Drive Trailhead (Delaware TrailHead of Perry MTB Trails). Distances offered are: 40-Miler Marathon..

Run scenic, mostly single track trails in Hillsdale on a challenging 10 mile loop with options for 50 mile, 50K and 10 mile distances. Enjoy technical hills, a single aid hub, race shirts and belt buckles or medals for finishers.

The Maple Leaf Run is an annual October race in Baldwin City, Kansas, held in conjunction with the Maple Leaf Festival. The event offers a 5K and a 1-Mile Kids Run, attracting runners of all ages. The course is an all-grass route on the Bal..

Choose any distance from a 5 mile up to a 100 miler at the Kansas Rails to Trails Extravaganza on October 25, 2025 in Ottawa, Kansas along the scenic Prairie Spirit Trail. Finishers earn event buckles or medals.

Laps For Love Backyard Ultra is a charity endurance event held in Wichita, Kansas, at Sedgwick County Park’s Horseshoe Shelter (ZIP 67205). Runners tackle a 4.167-mile loop on an hourly basis, with the field competing in a last man standing..

Take on a scenic 10 mile trail run on the Flint Hills Trail in Osawatomie with optional timing and a relaxed small event vibe. Hosted by Second Wind Foundation, runners get a hand carved medal and support programs aiding families in Hondura..

Run around a certified 400 meter track in Valley Center, KS with 6, 12 and 24 hour options, including a night 12 hour. Friendly aid, awards and onsite amenities make for a welcoming endurance weekend.

Miola Madness Fall Edition invites runners to a fun, no frills timed event around scenic Miola Lake on a 6 mile crushed limestone loop. Choose 3, 6, 9 or 12 hour challenges or the new 10K and enjoy stocked aid stations and a festive race hu..

Join Sanders' Saunter at Clinton State Park for trail races of 10K, 25K or 50K supporting the Falling Forward Foundation. Enjoy ridge top views, aid stations and a festive finish with mugs or medals while helping a great cause.

Tour de Trail: Shawnee Mission Park South in Shawnee, Kansas is the 10K-ish trail race in the Tour de Trail Series. The course winds through Shawnee Mission Park South’s trails, with an alternate route if sections close for weather. It is c..

Turkey Trails - Goddard is an annual Thanksgiving-themed running event held at Lake Afton in Goddard, Kansas. The race offers multiple distances including 5k, 10k, 1 Mile, and a Kids Dash for children 10 and under, along with a virtual race..

Ollie's Ultra at Santa Fe Park in Chanute, Kansas offers 24 hour, 12 hour, 9 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour timed races on a USATF certified soft trail loop where state records can be set. Expect a fully manned aid station, camping and official ti..

WinterRock in Independence, KS is a scenic, technical trail run on the Elk River Hiking Trail with 25K and 12K out and back courses and low unmanned aid, so carry your own water. Shirts, medallions and postrace Frito Chili Pie await finishe..

Cactus Roulette Endurance Event Cactus Roulette is a duration trail race held at Clinton Lake State Park in Lawrence, Kansas and organized by the Lawrence Trail Hawks. The event offers four time options: 24 hour, 12 hour Owl, 12 hour Lark,..

The Skyline Scramble (Mar 7, 2026) The Skyline Scramble is a timed trail event in Topeka, KS at 3511 SW Skyline Pkwy (Skyline Park) with three time blocks: 12-hour time block 6-hour time block 3-hour time block Registration closes March 4..

The Carry Your Cross 10K, held at Kanopolis Lake State Park in Kansas, is known as the "World's Toughest 10k." This unique endurance event challenges participants to conquer 10 kilometers of rugged trail terrain while carrying a wooden cros..

Event overview The Prairie Spirit Trail event in Ottawa, KS, offers multiple distance options: 100 Miler 100K 50 Miler 50K Marathon 1/2 Marathon 5 Miler The race uses an out-and-back format beginning in Ottawa and heading south to town-sp..

FlatRock 101 at Elk City Lake near Independence KS features 101K, 50K, 25K, 12K and 5K on rocky single track past limestone bluffs and river vistas. Part of the FlatRock Triple Crown, finish all three to earn a special award.