Trail Running calendar near Chanute 2025-2026

WinterRock on Jan 3, 2026 in Independence, KS at Elk City Lake offers 25K, 12K and Triple Crown entries on a technical single track course through forest, limestone bluffs and scenic vistas. Shirts and medallions included, so bring your own..

Run around scenic Miola Lake in timed 3 hour, 6 hour, 9 hour and 12 hour events or try the new 10K at Miola Madness Spring Into Daylight Savings. Join the series for bonus swag and challenge yourself on the crushed limestone loop.

Challenge yourself on the flat Prairie Spirit Trail rails to trails course out of Ottawa KS with distances from 5 Miler to 100 Miler. Enjoy frequent aid stations, crew access and pacers allowed in the second half for longer events.

FlatRock 101 on April 18 at Elk City Lake near Independence KS features 101K, 50K, 25K, 12K and 5K on a scenic, rocky single track along the Elk River Hiking Trail. Expect limestone bluffs, rock formations and memorable vistas.

Pick 50K, 20 mile, 10 mile or fun run on a flat crushed gravel out and back along the scenic Flint Hills Trail from the Mile 0 trailhead. Manned aid about every 5 miles, plus race shirts, post race food, photos and finisher hardware.

Run the Heartland 50 in Cassoday KS on May 2, 2026, choose 50 mile, 50K or 25K on scenic Flint Hills gravel roads through tallgrass prairie for a challenging but not technical out and back. Aid stations, drop bags and a finisher shirt await..

FlatRock is a trail run near Elk City Lake on Sep 26, 2026, offering 50K, 25K, 12K and 5K on single track through limestone bluffs and scenic vistas. Enjoy rustic trails, aid stations, and a packet pickup dinner the night before.