Trail Running calendar near Cassoday 2026-2027

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 community Backyard Ultra in Wichita where runners loop a 4.167 mile course each hour until one remains, with $100 from every registration donated to Family Promise of Greater Wichita.

A September trail event at Konza Prairie in Manhattan, KS offering 25K, 10K and a virtual race with early and later registration pricing.

A multi distance ultrarun in Junction City KS featuring 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and a 36 hour option on a shaded river trail with aid stations every five miles.

Trail races (50K, 25K, 12K, 5K) at Elk City Lake on technical single-track through limestone bluffs, with aid stations and drop bag and crew options for the 50K.

October 9–11, 2026 in Cassoday KS a multi-distance ultrarunning event across Flint Hills gravel roads featuring 100 and 125 mile options plus a new 4-person relay.

A grassroots gravel and pavement event at Melvern Lake offering a range of bike and run routes plus a rucking challenge, set along rolling hills, shoreline views, and some unique trail features.

Family friendly inflatable fun run in Goddard with two laps through 11 giant obstacles called Airmageddon; registration includes an event shirt and finisher medal.

A grass cross-country 5K in Clearwater, Kansas, that crosses part of the Chisholm Trail and includes a 400 m Tots Trot for kids. Postrace refreshments, medals for tots, cash prizes by age and division, and planned chip timing.

A 5K run, walk, or stroll that starts and finishes at the Emporia All Veterans Memorial with a gravel on-site course and a virtual option open Sept 11 to Nov 11. On-site awards include overall trophies and age group prizes.

Timed running on a one mile loop at Wolverine Sports Complex in Marquette KS with cup less aid, chip timing, crew areas, and finisher awards.

A community 5K on the Victory Village Campus trails with free registration, accurate timing, gender and age-group awards, PR awards, and opportunities to donate to Victory Village Christian Academy.

Multi hour ultrarunning event at Santa Fe Park in Chanute KS with a USATF certified 2.022 mile loop, a manned aid station, camping and pacer options.

Trail races at Elk City Lake in Independence KS featuring technical single-track courses, 12K and 25K distances, and a Triple Crown series totaling 176K.

A distinctive endurance event at Kanopolis Lake State Park where participants carry a 50+ lb cross over a rugged 10 km course. 5 km and 10 km trail options are also held, with limited entries and post race food and awards.

Mud Factor Wichita is a 5K mud and obstacle run at Bar 2 Bar MX in Maize, Kansas on April 10, 2027, with adult and KIDZ waves, a $27 early bird price, and a required signed waiver.

Timed multi-distance event in Abilene, KS offering 12 hour, 24 hour and 48 hour races on a certified 1.8228 mile paved loop with buckle awards.

A May 29, 2027 ultramarathon in Enterprise, KS offering 100.35 mile, 50 mile and 50K options on looped gravel and rail trail.