Trail Running calendar near El Dorado 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.

FlatRock in Independence, KS is a technical single-track trail event on the Elk River Hiking Trail offering distances from 5K to 50K, staffed aid stations, packet pickup with a pre-race dinner, and support for ultradistance runners.

Multi-distance ultrarunning across Flint Hills gravel roads near Cassoday, Kansas, including 125 mile, 100 mile, 100K, 50 mile, marathon, half marathon, and a new 4 person relay with nine legs; buckles and finisher medals awarded.

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 events on a one mile loop in Marquette, KS offering 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour formats with cup less aid, chip timing, awards, and designated crew areas.

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.

Ollie's Ultra in Chanute Kansas runs multiple timed loop events on a USATF certified 2.022 mile course, with official timing, a manned aid station and awards for top finishers and longest distances.

WinterRock in Independence, Kansas is a technical single track trail event on the Elk River Hiking Trail with 25K and 12K options plus a Triple Crown series. Aid on course is limited and unmanned, and dogs must be leashed.

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.

A 5K mud and obstacle run at Bar 2 Bar MX near Maize, Kansas on April 10, 2027, with adult and KIDZ family waves. Early bird pricing is listed and participants must bring a signed waiver and photo ID.

A multi-day timed event in Abilene, KS with 12, 24 and 48 hour race options on a certified 1.8228 mile paved loop. Buckles are awarded at multiple distance milestones and runner lodging plus heated showers are included.

Iron Will Backroads in Enterprise, Kansas on May 29, 2027 offers 100.35 mile, 50 mile and 50K races on gravel roads and a rail trail, with looped aid, participant shirts, awards and a deferral policy.