Trail Running calendar near Junction City 2026-2027

We have found 10 Trailruns within 80 miles of Junction City. See below where and when you can find the races.

The The Skyline Scramble - Topeka, KS will take place in Southwest Topeka on Saturday 7 March 2026. You can run between 3 and 12 hours.

Carry Your Cross at Kanopolis Lake where runners shoulder a 50 pound cross over a rugged 10K trail. Choose 10K or 5K runs and stick around for music, games, awards and a donation BBQ.

April 2026

Explore scenic canyon and bluff loops at Kanopolis State Park in the Rockin K Trail Runs, with distances from 4 miles to 50K and a 120 runner field. Enjoy aid stations, postrace food and a dog friendly atmosphere.

Tackle the scenic Flint Hills near Manhattan, Kansas on April 11, 2026 with 50 miles or a marathon over mostly dirt roads. Enjoy strong aid support, a belt buckle for every finisher, and proceeds that benefit local schools.

May 2026

Choose from 25K, 50K or a challenging 50 mile out and back across backcountry gravel roads through Flint Hills tallgrass prairie. Expect friendly aid station support, a tri blend finisher shirt and a memorable prairie running experience.

Iron Will Backroads in Enterprise Kansas on May 16, 2026 features 50K, 100K and 100 mile gravel and rail trail loop courses with staffed aid and finisher buckles. Pacers allowed late; register by May 13 and April 23 for a guaranteed shirt.

Experience the 44th annual Little River Trail Run in Kansas with scenic 5K and 10K routes, creek crossings, relays and ruck challenges across rolling hills. Main Street serves as race hub with shirts, awards and family friendly fun.

September 2026

A trail running event on September 13, 2026 at Konza Prairie Nature Trail in Manhattan, Kansas, offering 25K and 10K distances with tiered registration fees and fundraising options.

Iron Will 100 in Junction City KS hosts 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and a 36 hour event on a flat river trail with about 75 percent shade. Manned aid stations, finisher buckles and awards for top men and women make this a test of endurance.

October 2026

Run across the rolling Flint Hills tallgrass prairie around Cassoday, Kansas on mostly gravel and dirt roads. Distances from half marathon to epic 100 and 125 mile ultras offer a true heartland adventure with rugged scenery and tough climbs..