Trail Running calendar near Independence 2026-2027

Trail races at Elk City Lake near Independence, Kansas on April 18, 2026. Distances range from 5K to 101K along the rocky Elk River Hiking Trail with limestone bluffs and staffed aid stations.

Trail ultraraces of 25K, 50K and 50 miles on gravel roads through the Flint Hills near Cassoday, KS. Out and back course with manned aid stations, a 15 hour cutoff for all distances, and race day packet pickup only.

A backyard ultra in Udall, KS on May 9, 2026 where runners loop a 4.167 mile lap each hour until one runner completes one more lap than the others. Participants receive a bib, t shirt, and a medallion showing yards completed.

Flower Moon is a multi-distance trail event in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on May 16, 2026, offering 50 mile, marathon, half marathon and 5K options, free event photos with registration, and discounts for military and children.

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.

A multi-distance event in Nowata, OK on July 25, 2026 featuring 12 hour and 6 hour timed runs on a 3.3 mile loop plus a 5K, with aid stations, food options, and awards for top finishers.

Experience a long standing Labor Day tradition at Tulsa's Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness. Runners navigate rugged trails under a thick forest canopy with a choice of two different race distances.

An obstacle course race in Tulsa on September 12, 2026, featuring a four mile route with over 25 obstacles. March registration is $80 while that pricing applies and a kids course for ages 12 and under has a $20 fee.

Test your physical and mental endurance by running ten 5k loops every 2.5 hours over a 24 hour period. This 50k challenge in Tulsa features a paved river trail course and includes on site camping and provided meals.

FlatRock in Independence, KS stages trail races on a technical single track along the Elk River Hiking Trail with limestone bluffs and scenic views. Aid station support and crew or drop bag access are offered for longer distances.

Experience an self navigated running tour of Tulsa with distances ranging from a marathon to 100 miles. Navigate the city iconic sights using maps and local aid stations during this unique urban endurance adventure.

A set of races on mostly gravel backcountry roads around Cassoday, Kansas, crossing the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie. Distances range from half marathon to 125 mile with defined aid stations, crew access, pacer rules and time cutoffs.

Ollie's Ultra is a multi duration endurance event at Santa Fe Park in Chanute, KS run on a USATF certified 2.022 mile loop. Races range from 3 hour to 48 hour formats with a manned aid station, camping area, pacer options, and finisher awar..