Trail Running calendar near Ellsworth 2025-2026

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. It features two distances: a half marathon (~13 miles) and a 50k (~32 miles). The course is a rugged yet runnable single-track trail with scenic views of Wi..

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 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 run begins with about half a mile on road before trans..

The Iron Will 100 in Junction City, Kansas, is a challenging ultramarathon event featuring multiple distances: 100 miles, 100K, 50 miles, 50K, and a 36-hour timed option. The course is a flat, fast river trail with approximately 75% shade, designed as out-and-back loops—ten for the 100-mile race and..

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 course is rugged single..

The KUS 6/12/24 Hour Run is an ultrarunning event held at Valley Center Intermediate School in Valley Center, Kansas. The race features multiple timed distances: 6, 12 (day and night), and 24 hours, all run on a certified, fast, and flat 400-meter track. Participants run laps with direction changes..

The Eternal Damnation Backyard is a challenging backyard ultra event held at Wilson State Park near Dorrance, Kansas, featuring the Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail. The course is a 4.33-mile loop, starting with pavement before transitioning to 100% single-track trail alongside scenic Wilson Lake, kn..

The Earth Day Buckle Mania is an ultrarunning event held in Abilene, Kansas, featuring 12, 24, 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 system where runners earn awards at multiple d..

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..