Trail Running calendar near Junction City 2026-2027

A 10K trail run at Kanopolis State Park near Marquette, KS, on the multi use Horsethief Canyon Trail. The course has hills, rocky and sandy sections, several water crossings and a single on trail water stop; awards follow the finish.

The Konza 25K & 10K returns for its 14th edition on September 13, 2026 at Konza Prairie Nature Trail in Manhattan, Kansas. Races include 25 km and 10 km distances with tiered registration fees and fundraising options.

Ultramarathon event in Junction City, KS offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and a 36 hour timed option on a shaded, flat river trail with aid stations every five miles and finisher buckles for all events.

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.

Lap the Lake at Melvern Lake Marina on October 10, 2026 features gravel and pavement bike, run and ruck routes with rolling hills and shoreline views. Distances range from a 3 mile bike up to a 50 mile gravel course.

Looped single-track trail race near Meriden, KS featuring rocky hardwood trails and distances from a 6.75-mile loop to 40 miles, staffed start/finish aid, manual timing, and distance-specific finisher awards.

A looped, chip-timed ultrarun at Wolverine Sports Complex in Marquette, KS, offering 6, 12 and 24 hour day and night options with on-course aid, crew areas, and finisher awards.

Trail races on the Perry Lake system near Ozawkie, KS with distances from 25K to 125 Mile. The marked course crosses woodlands, gravel roads and fields and includes several manned and unmanned aid stations.

Multi-day endurance event in Abilene, KS with 12, 24 and 48 hour options on a 1.8228 mile certified paved loop. Buckles are awarded at 50K, 50M, 100K, 100M, 150M and 200M; lodging and shirts are included for the runner.

Iron Will Backroads in Enterprise, KS features 100 mile, 50 mile and 50K options on gravel roads and a rail trail with an active historic train. The looped course includes a manned aid station each loop and finisher buckles for finishers.