Trail Running calendar near Dorrance 2025-2026

The Sunflower Trail Run, held annually in Buhler, Kansas, offers a unique running experience through over 20 acres of vibrant sunflower fields. Participants can choose from a 5K competitive division, a 5K non-competitive division, a 1-mile run/walk, or a virtual 5K option. The course follows dirt tr..

The Hell Creek Half & 50K is a trail running event held near Sylvan Grove, Kansas, at the Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail in Wilson State Park. The race offers two distances: a half marathon (~13 miles) and a 50K (~32 miles). The course features rugged, runnable single-track trails with scenic views..

The Horsethief Canyon Trail Run is a 10K race held in Kanopolis State Park near Marquette, Kansas. The course follows the Horsethief Canyon Trail, a multi-use path featuring hills, rocky terrain, sand, and up to five shallow water crossings. The race begins with about half a mile on road before tran..

The Race to the Center Half Marathon is an annual event held in north-central Kansas, starting in Smith Center and finishing at the Geographic Center of the Contiguous United States near Lebanon, KS. The race features a half marathon running and biking option, both certified by USA Track and Field,..

The Hell Creek 100 is an ultramarathon event held at Wilson State Park near Sylvan Grove, Kansas, featuring challenging courses on the Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail. The event includes multiple distances: the Pure Hell 140 (140 miles), 100-mile, 100K, and 20-mile races. The terrain is rugged singl..

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 cross weighing over 50 pounds. The event also offers 5k and 10k..

The Eternal Damnation Backyard is a challenging backyard ultra held at Wilson State Park near Dorrance, Kansas, featuring the Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail. The course is a 4.88-mile loop, mostly single-track trail alongside scenic Wilson Lake, known as the clearest lake in Kansas. Runners complet..

Earth Day Buckle Mania is an ultrarunning event held in Abilene, Kansas, featuring 12-hour, 24-hour, and 48-hour race options. Participants run on a certified 1.8228-mile paved loop through a scenic, mostly shaded private park. The race offers a unique buckle reward system where runners earn buckles..

Iron Will Backroads is an ultramarathon event held in Enterprise, Kansas, featuring 50K, 100K, and 100-mile race distances. The course consists of 7.7-mile loops on a mix of gravel and asphalt roads, with 50K runners completing 4 loops, 100K runners 8 loops, and 100-mile runners 13 loops. A full aid..