Trail Running calendar near Junction City 2026-2027

A 10K on the multi-use Horsethief Canyon Trail in Kanopolis State Park near Marquette, KS, featuring hills, rocky and sandy sections and shallow water crossings. Post-run snacks and age-group awards are provided.

Konza 25K & 10K takes place September 13, 2026, at Konza Prairie Nature Trail in Manhattan, KS. The event includes 25K, 10K and a virtual race with tiered registration fees across three periods.

A multi-distance ultrarunning event in Junction City, KS on September 19, 2026 featuring out-and-back river-trail loops with aid stations every 5 miles, finisher buckles for all events, and specified time cutoffs.

A multi-distance ultrarun near Cassoday, Kansas featuring mostly gravel courses through the Flint Hills, a graduate level 125 mile option with a 30 mile loop, multiple aid stations, crew access points, and timed cutoffs.

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.

A trail race in Meriden, KS on October 11, 2026 featuring 40 Miler, Marathon, Half and Quarter Marathon distances on a rocky single track loop with staffed start finish aid and limited water on course.

Timed 1-mile loop events in Marquette, KS at the Wolverine Sports Complex featuring 24, 12, and 6 hour day and night options, chip timing, a cup-less aid station with warm night options, finisher buckles and distance awards.

A multi-distance trail event near Ozawkie, KS on the Perry Lake trail. The course is marked in blue, divided into five sections, and includes manned aid stations, varied terrain and a 50K loop with about 3,300 feet of elevation gain.

A trail endurance event at Skyline Park in Topeka with 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour and team relay formats plus a 2.15 mile kids race. The rugged single loop features rocks, roots, boardwalks and about 250 feet of climb per lap.

Timed 12, 24, and 48 hour running event in Abilene, KS on a 1.8228 mile certified paved loop. Buckles are awarded at 50K, 50M, 100K, 100M, 150M, and 200M, and lodging for the registered runner is included.

An ultrarunning event in Enterprise, KS on May 29, 2027 offering 50K, 50 Mile, and 100 Mile options on gravel and rail-trail loops with staffed aid, pacer rules, participant shirts, awards, and a 100 percent deferral policy.