Trail Running calendar near Junction City 2025-2026

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

The Angry Cow Trail Run #2 takes place at Rock Creek State Recreation Area in Fairbury, Nebraska. Participants can choose from three distances: 3 miles, 6 miles, and 12 miles. This year, the event also includes a rucking option for those interested.Registration fees range from $25 to $45, which cove..

May 2025

The Heartland 50 is an ultramarathon event held in Cassoday, Kansas, featuring a 50-mile, 50K, and 25K race on backcountry gravel roads with minimal paved surfaces. The course offers scenic views of the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie and is suitable for both first-time and experienced ultrarunners, w..

The Lake Perry Trail Run is a family-friendly event taking place in Meriden, Kansas, featuring a scenic trail run on technical, rocky, and hilly single-track paths within a hardwood forest. Participants can choose between a 50K or a half-marathon, both of which have a time limit of 9 hours. The cour..

Iron Will Backroads is a challenging ultramarathon event held in Enterprise, Kansas, featuring 50K, 100K, and 100-mile races. The course consists of a 12.5-mile loop on gravel roads and rail trails, with multiple loops depending on the race distance. Participants will encounter aid stations approxim..

The Suicide Hill Trail Run, taking place in Little River, Kansas, on May 24, 2025, is a celebrated annual event featuring a variety of races including a 10K run, 5K run, and a unique Pony Express 3-person relay. Participants can also engage in youth events and a 10K ruck, which involves hiking with..

September 2025

The Horsethief Canyon Trail Run is a 10K race held at Kanopolis State Park in Marquette, Kansas. The course features a mix of terrain, including hills, rocky sections, sand, and shallow water crossings, with approximately half a mile of road at the start. The trail is multi-use, accommodating equest..

The Iron Will 100 is a multi-distance ultramarathon event held in Junction City, Kansas, on September 13, 2025. Participants can choose from various race distances, including a 100-mile, 50-mile, 50K, 100K, and a 36-hour challenge. The course features a flat, fast river trail with significant shade,..

October 2025

The Heartland event, taking place in Cassoday, KS from October 10-12, 2025, celebrates its 25th anniversary with a variety of ultra-distance races, including a 125-mile, 100-mile, 100K, 50-mile, marathon, and half marathon. The course features scenic backcountry gravel roads with minimal paved secti..

The Free State Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place in Meriden, Kansas, featuring multiple race distances including a 40-mile, marathon, half-marathon, and quarter-marathon. The course consists of 100% single-track trails through a scenic hardwood forest, offering a challenging yet re..

March 2026

The Skyline Scramble in Topeka, Kansas, is a challenging trail running event featuring 3-hour, 6-hour, and 12-hour race options. Participants will navigate a rugged 2.15-mile loop through Skyline Park, offering scenic views and varied terrain, including rocks, roots, and boardwalks. The course highl..