Trail Running calendar near Junction City 2026-2027

A 10K trail race in Kanopolis State Park near Marquette, KS, featuring hills, rocky sections, sand, and shallow water crossings. One water stop, trailhead restrooms, and awards for overall and age group top finishers.

The 14th Konza 25K and 10K takes place September 13, 2026 at Konza Prairie Nature Trail in Manhattan Kansas. Race options include a 25K, a 10K and a virtual race with early and late registration periods.

A multi-distance ultrarunning event in Junction City, KS on September 19, 2026, held on a shaded flat river trail. Manned aid stations are every five miles and finisher buckles are awarded for all events.

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 grassroots gravel and pavement event at Melvern Lake offering a range of bike and run routes plus a rucking challenge, set along rolling hills, shoreline views, and some unique trail features.

Trail-distance options on a 6.75-mile single-track loop through hardwood forest near Meriden KS, with a technical rocky surface, staffed start/finish aid, and limited water at remote stations.

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.

Trail races around Perry Lake in Ozawkie, KS on December 19, 2026, with distances from 25K up to 125Mile. The course is divided into five marked sections and includes several manned aid stations and varied terrain.

Timed trail events at Skyline Park in Topeka using a rugged 2.15 mile loop with about 250 feet of climb per lap. Options include 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour, 12 hour team relay, and a 2 mile kids race for grades K to 8.

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 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.