Trail Running calendar near Independence 2026-2027

Trail Madness offers 4K, 8K, and 16K trail runs through the Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness in Tulsa. It's the first race in the annual Turkey Triple series. Participants get a medal, shirt, and a post-race cookout.

Tackle the legendary trails of Kansas at the FlatRock 101. This event features five distances on the rocky, scenic Elk River Hiking Trail. It's part of the FlatRock Triple Crown Series, offering a unique challenge for trail runners.

Course Information The Heartland 50 is held in Cassoday, Kansas. The event features three distances: 50 Miler, 50K, and 25K. The route is an out-and-back course primarily on backcountry gravel roads, with less than one mile of paved surface..

The Flower Moon event offers a range of distances from a 5K to a 50-mile ultramarathon, with traditional and "ruck" variants. It takes place in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, in mid-May 2026. The event includes family-friendly discounts and volunt..

Trail Nut 5K and 1 Mile is a trail race at Turkey Mountain in Tulsa offering a 5K, a 1 mile, and a combined double entry. Both distances are timed and include finisher medals, with two medals for the double entry.

Sweat Hot Oklahoma Summer Trials This event offers three race distances: a 12-hour run, a 6-hour run, and a 5K. The race takes place in Nowata, Oklahoma, starting at 707 W Osage Ave. This is noted as the fifth and final edition of the event..

Trail races at Turkey Mountain on September 7, 2026 offering 5 Mile and 2 Mile courses that start and finish at the lower parking lot. Entrants receive a race t-shirt and a finisher medal and the event closes the Turkey Triple series.

Experience the historic FlatRock trail runs on Kansas's legendary Elk River Hiking Trail. Choose from four distances on a technical course through unique limestone bluffs. Enjoy full aid station support and a pre-race community dinner.

Traverse the vast Flint Hills tallgrass prairie on backcountry gravel roads. Choose from a range of distances, from a half marathon to a grueling 125-mile ultra. The event offers full support with aid stations and crew access points.