Trail Running calendar near Derby 2024-2025

The Not 4 Wimps Half-Marathon, along with a 10K and 10-mile run, is set to take place in Derby, Kansas, on February 16, 2025. This annual trail run, now in its 33rd year, emphasizes a "no frills" approach, focusing on the challenge of the course rather than traditional race perks like medals or shir..

The Heartland 50 is a running event taking place in Cassoday, Kansas, featuring three distances: 50 miles, 50K, and 25K. The course is primarily on backcountry gravel roads, offering stunning views of the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie. It is designed to be accessible for first-time ultrarunners whil..

The Dam Loop, presented by W Investments, is an exciting running event scheduled for June 7, 2025, at El Dorado State Park in Kansas. Participants can choose to compete in a 20-mile solo run or as part of a relay team (3 or 5 members). The course consists of five loops, each approximately 4 miles lo..

Heat Wave 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 chip ..

The Honey Badger 100 is an ultra-running event taking place in Cheney State Park, Kansas, featuring a challenging 100-mile course. Participants must provide their own crew and supplies, including water and ice, as they navigate a mix of park trails and county roads. The event emphasizes self-suffici..

The Sunflower Trail Run is an annual running event held in Buhler, Kansas, featuring a scenic course through over 20 acres of beautiful sunflowers. Participants can choose from several events, including a competitive 5K, a non-competitive 5K, a 1-mile run, and a virtual 5K option. All runners receiv..

The Heartland event, taking place in Cassoday, KS from October 10-12, 2025, features a variety of ultra-distance races including a 125-mile, 100-mile, 100K, 50-mile, marathon, and half marathon. The course primarily consists of backcountry gravel roads, offering stunning views of the Flint Hills tal..

The KUS 6/12/24 Hour Run is an ultramarathon event taking place on November 7-8, 2025, at Valley Center Intermediate School in Valley Center, Kansas. Participants can choose from four race durations: 6 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours, and a night 12-hour run. The event features a certified 400-meter track..

The Turkey Trails event in Goddard, Kansas, is a family-friendly running event scheduled for November 30, 2025. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 1 Mile, 5k, 10k, and a Kids Dash, along with a virtual race option. The event promises great swag, including a designer shirt an..