Trail Running calendar near Independence 2026-2027

Trail Nut offers a five kilometer and a one mile trail race at Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area, both timed and awarding finisher medals. A combined entry awards two medals and the race is the second event in the Turkey Triple series.

The fifth and final Sweat Hot Oklahoma Summer Trials takes place July 25, 2026 in Nowata, OK, offering 12 hour, 6 hour and 5K events on a 3.3 mile mixed surface loop with aid stations and finisher awards.

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.

Conquer the Gauntlet Tulsa is a four mile obstacle course on September 12, 2026 featuring more than 25 obstacles. The family owned organizer lists youth registration and group pricing options.

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.

Trail races at Elk City Lake near Independence KS featuring 50K, 25K, 12K and 5K on single track through limestone bluffs. The 50K includes multiple aid stations, drop bag and crew access, and the event is part of a Triple Crown series.

An urban multi-loop running event in Tulsa on September 26, 2026, featuring marathon through 100 mile options. The unmarked 25 mile loop requires map navigation, uses QuikTrip aid stops, and has a 34 hour finish cutoff.

Multiple ultra and marathon distances in Cassoday, Kansas on mostly gravel backcountry roads through the Flint Hills prairie, with staged aid stations, designated crew access, and mapped course options including a 125-mile loop option.

A timed endurance event at Santa Fe Park in Chanute, KS, run on a USATF certified 2.022 mile loop with options from 3 to 48 hours, official timing, a manned base aid station, and custom awards.

WinterRock is a technical single track trail event at Elk City Lake in Independence, KS offering 25K and 12K options, limited unmanned aid, post race food, and inclusion in the FlatRock Triple Crown series.

Mud Factor visits Tulsa Raceway Park on April 11, 2027 offering a 5K obstacle run with Adult and KIDZ Family waves. Early bird pricing and spectator details are provided and participants must bring a signed waiver.