Trail Running calendar near Kansas City 2026-2027

A multi-distance trail event on the Flint Hills Trail in Osawatomie, KS offering 50K, 20 mile, 10 mile and a Fun Run under 10 miles with electronic timing and staffed aid stations.

Trail races of 50K, half marathon and quarter marathon on rocky, hilly single-track at Perry State Park. Limited staffed aid, manual timing, finishers receive medals and 50K finishers a trucker cap.

A 10Kish trail stage at Shawnee Mission Park North with clock timing and cupless water aid; $5 of each entry supports Urban Trail Co. Participants must carry their own hydration and follow park and course rules.

Honor a local legacy at this Leavenworth event featuring a 5K terrain run on road and trail paths. Support student scholarships through the physical race or a virtual 3.1 mile option.

A 10K-ish trail race at Wyandotte County Lake Park in Kansas City, KS, part of a six-race Tour de Trail series. Clock timing, cupless water stations, and $5 from each entry supports Urban Trail Co; leashed dogs are allowed.

Miola Madness in Paola KS offers timed running on a roughly 6ish mile crushed limestone loop around Miola Lake. Options include 12 hours, 9 hours, 6 hours, 3 hours and a new 10K distance with inaugural records available.

A roughly 10 km trail race at Big Bull Creek Park in Edgerton Kansas, part of a six stage Tour de Trail series. Entry fees include a donation to Urban Trail Co and the event is cupless so participants must bring their own hydration.

Trail race at Wyandotte County Lake Park run on a 10.4 mile loop with 10 mile, 20 mile and 50K options. The wooded course is mostly shaded and hilly with multiple aid stations and a mandatory hydration requirement.

Experience a winding ten mile run through the rugged old growth forests of Clinton Lake. This annual trail race features midway aid stations and a post race watermelon feast for all participants.

A multi-distance event in Kansas City on 08/02/2026 featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K, family-friendly kids dash, relay and a virtual option, with race swag, chip-timing for timed events, free photos and finish-line ice cream.

Experience a scenic out and back race through the wooded countryside of Knob Noster Missouri. Choose from four different distances on a smooth paved trail with finisher medals for all participants.

A roughly 10K trail race at Lexington Lake in DeSoto KS, part of the Tour de Trail series. Entry fees include a donation to Urban Trail Co, timing is by clock, the event is cupless with water only on course, and participants receive swag an..

A trail event at Clinton State Park offering 100 mile, 50 mile and Marathon distances on a 25 mile loop. The race features staffed aid stations, chip timing, event photography and distance specific finisher awards.

Experience a paved trail run through Jesse James Park and Mack Porter Park in Kearney. Choose between a 5k or 10k loop featuring a notable hill or enjoy a relaxed non timed stroll around the pond.

The 13th annual Watkins Mill Get Outdoors 6.6K takes runners on a certified trail loop around Williams Creek Lake in the state park. The event supports the historic site and includes a finisher's medal, tour passes, and post-race festivitie..

Ultrapalooza in Osawatomie, Kansas offers distances from 5K to 100 miles on the flat, crushed-gravel Flint Hills Trail, with manned and unmanned aid stations, drop bag support, and pacer options for the longest races.

Join this 5K trail run through the scenic Kill Creek Park in Olathe. With age group medals and wave starts for all levels, it is a great choice for competitive runners and walkers alike.

This third annual 5K fundraiser celebrates Olathe as a Shared Signing Community. Participants can walk, run, or roll along the scenic Indian Creek Trail, followed by kids' fun runs and an ASL Festival. Proceeds support Deaf community organi..

Trail races at Shawnee Mission Park offering 10, 20, 40 and 50 mile options across two connected trail systems. Courses feature mixed terrain, flagged routes, cupless aid stations and drop bag support for longer distances.

Multi loop trail race at the Perry MTB Trails near Ozawkie and Meriden KS, with 6.75 mile single track loops and options from a quarter marathon to 40 miles. The course is rocky and technical with staffed aid at the start finish and water-o..