Trail Running calendar near Junction City 2025-2026

We have found 15 Trailruns within 80 miles of Junction City. See below where and when you can find the races.

The Rockin K Trail Run, taking place at Kanopolis Lake State Park in Kansas, features a variety of race distances including a 50K, marathon, 21-mile, and 4-mile run. Scheduled for April 5, 2025, this annual event offers participants a chance to experience scenic trails through interconnected loops...

The Flint Hills 50 and Marathon is a scenic running event taking place in Manhattan, Kansas, featuring a 50-mile ultramarathon and a traditional marathon. Participants will enjoy a challenging course primarily on dirt roads, with significant elevation changes and multiple aid stations. The marathon..

The Carry Your Cross 10K is a unique endurance event taking place in Marquette, Kansas, where participants conquer rugged terrain while carrying a 50+ lb. cross. This challenging race tests both physical and mental grit, offering a distinctive experience for runners.In addition to the traditional 10..

The Iron Will Grand Slam is an ultimate ultra-running challenge taking place in 2025, inviting participants to complete four 100-mile races in a single season. The races include Earth Day Buckle Mania, Iron Will Backroads, Honey Badger Road Race, and the final Iron Will event. For a registration fee..

Earth Day Buckle Mania is a unique running event taking place from April 25 to 27, 2025, in Abilene, KS. Participants can choose from 12-hour, 24-hour, or 48-hour races, all set on a certified 1.8228-mile paved loop in a scenic private park. Runners can earn multiple buckles for completing various d..

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 exciting running event taking place in Cassoday, Kansas, featuring three distances: 50 miles, 50K, and 25K. The course is primarily on backcountry gravel roads, offering stunning views of the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie, making it suitable for both first-time and experienced..

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 an exciting running event taking place in Enterprise, Kansas, featuring three challenging distances: 100 miles, 100 kilometers, and 50 kilometers. The course consists of a 12.5-mile loop that includes both gravel roads and rail trails, with participants completing multiple loo..

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 Iron Will 100 is an exciting endurance running event taking place in Junction City, KS, featuring multiple race distances including a 100-mile, 100K, 50-mile, and 50K. The course consists of flat, fast out-and-back segments along a scenic river trail, with ample shade and well-placed aid station..

The Horsethief Canyon Trail Run is an exciting 10K event set in the scenic Kanopolis State Park, Marquette, KS. Participants will navigate a diverse trail featuring hills, rocky sections, sandy areas, and shallow water crossings, with a mix of road and trail running. The event encourages a spirit of..

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 is an exciting running event taking place in Topeka, KS, featuring a scenic 2.15-mile loop course through the wooded south summit of Skyline Park. Participants can choose from 12-hour, 6-hour, or 3-hour time blocks, with each loop offering approximately 250 feet of elevation gai..