Trail Running calendar near Junction City 2026-2027

Honor veterans while exploring the scenic Flint Hills of Kansas through gravel cycling, running, or a military ruck march. This meaningful community event offers distances for all levels, from a flat 5K to an intense 52-mile gravel race.

A 10K trail run in Kanopolis State Park on Sep 12, 2026, following the multi-use Horsethief Canyon Trail with hills, rocky and sandy sections and up to five shallow water crossings; entry options include a race shirt.

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 endurance event on September 19, 2026 in Junction City, KS featuring 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and a 36 hour option on a flat, shaded river trail with manned aid stations and finisher buckles for all events.

A multi-distance ultrarun in Cassoday, Kansas traversing mostly gravel roads across Flint Hills prairie, offering events from a half marathon to a 125 mile graduate level option with extensive aid station and crew logistics.

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.

Trail race on single track trails near Meriden Kansas with 6.75 mile loops and distances from a quarter marathon to a 40 Miler. The course is rocky and technical with staffed aid at the trailhead and drop bag support.

A 5K run and walk held on-site at the All Veterans Memorial in Emporia KS with a virtual option. On-site runners follow a gravel route through the Flint Hills and awards are given by overall place and age group.

A multi duration timed event on a one mile loop in Marquette, KS with chip timing, a cup less aid station and on course crew areas. All finishers receive a belt buckle and distance specific magnetic banners and awards are given.

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.

A trail endurance event in Topeka on a 2.15 mile wooded loop with about 250 feet of climb per loop. Options include 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour, 12 hour team relay, and a 2 mile kids race.

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.

Timed 12, 24 and 48 hour races run April 23 to April 25, 2027 in Abilene, Kansas on a certified 1.8228 mile paved loop. Buckles are awarded at six set distances and runner lodging is included with entry.

Iron Will Backroads on May 29, 2027 in Enterprise, KS offers 100, 50 and 50K races on gravel roads and a rail trail that passes an active historic train. The event includes aid stations, shirts, awards and finisher buckles.