Trail Running calendar near Kansas River 2026-2027

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 10K-ish trail run in Olathe, KS, part of a six-race Tour de Trail series with cupless aid stations, proceeds supporting Urban Trail Co, and awards for finishers.

A multi-distance event based at Rosecrans Memorial Airport near St. Joseph, Missouri, run on a scenic 25-mile loop. Aid stations, drop-bag support, and defined crew and pacer rules are provided for ultradistance and shorter races.

Kansas Rails to Trails in Ottawa KS offers multiple trail races on the Prairie Spirit Trail, from 5K to 100 miles, with frequent aid stations and a crushed limestone course through small towns. Finishers receive a distance specific belt buc..

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.

Miola Madness Fall Edition in Paola, KS offers timed 12 hour, 9 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour races plus a new 10K on an about 6 mile crushed limestone loop, with stocked and fluid-only aid stations.

A charity trail race at Clinton State Park offering 10K, 25K and 50K options, a Hero Runner fundraising program with tiered rewards, aid stations and drop bag support, and dog friendly course rules.

A 10k-ish trail race at Shawnee Mission Park South, part of the Tour De Trail series; clock timing, cupless water stations, and race proceeds support Urban Trail Co.

A self-timed trail fundraiser in Smithville, Missouri offering a 5K trail run/walk and a 1.25 mile family fun run. The route includes campground roads, Lake Remote trails, varied footing, wildlife sightings, and nature stations.

Chup's Revenge is a five mile race at Shelter 14 in Wyandotte County Lake Park, Kansas City. Listed on the Wyco Wolfpack 2026 calendar, it follows previous editions run as a Turkey Trot with results archived.

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.

Celebrate the season at this Christmas themed event in Kansas City. Participants can choose from 15K, 10K, 5K, and youth distances while receiving custom medals and designer shirts.

River Bluff Trail Runs on December 19, 2026 in St. Joseph, Missouri offers 50k, 25k and 10k options on marked trails along the Missouri River bluffs with looped routes, aid stations, and significant elevation gain.

A duration trail race at Clinton Lake State Park with four time options and a roulette wheel that decides each loop. Three color-coded loops start and finish at base camp, with completion awards and category prizes.

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.

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.