Trail Running calendar near Little River 2026-2027

A chip timed 5K trail run and walk at Grace Hill Winery in Whitewater, KS on April 26, 2026, that includes a post race wine pour, race shirt, commemorative glass, food and live music.

Trail ultraraces of 25K, 50K and 50 miles on gravel roads through the Flint Hills near Cassoday, KS. Out and back course with manned aid stations, a 15 hour cutoff for all distances, and race day packet pickup only.

A looped ultramarathon in Enterprise, KS offering 50K, 100K and a 100.35-mile nine-loop course on gravel roads and a rail trail. The course features a manned aid station at mile 6 of each loop and finisher buckles for finishers.

Experience a historic Kansas trail run featuring creek crossings and rolling native grasslands. Challenge yourself on the famed Suicide Hill with 5K, 10K, Ruck, or team relay options in a scenic rural setting.

A community obstacle course in Junction City offering 2K and 4K routes with multiple obstacles, age divisions for kids and adults, participant T-shirts, awards by gender, and on-site food, water, a foam pit, and live DJ.

A timed track event on June 12-13, 2026 at Rose Hill District Stadium offering 6, 12 and 24 hour options on a USATF certified 400 m track with chip timing, an aid station, on course challenges, and finisher awards.

A 100 mile ultramarathon around Cheney State Park and roads in Kingman County near Wichita, Kansas. Crew support is required and there is a 36 hour time limit with an 18 hour cutoff around 53.35 miles.

Trail races at the Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail in Wilson State Park offering a half marathon and a 50k with significant elevation gain. The single-track course is well marked, with stocked aid stations, drop bag locations, crew restrict..

Experience a unique trail run through 20 acres of blooming sunflowers in Buhler. This event features timed races for all ages including a competitive 5K and a celebratory pancake breakfast.

A community-focused Backyard Ultra at Sedgwick County Park where runners complete repeated 4.167 mile loops until one runner remains. One hundred dollars from each registration supports Family Promise of Greater Wichita.

A 10K trail run in Kanopolis State Park near Marquette, KS. The course follows the Horsethief Canyon Trail with hills, rocky sections, sand and up to five shallow water crossings.

Multi-distance ultrarunning event in Junction City, Kansas featuring 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and a 36 hour option on a shaded river trail with aid stations every 5 miles and finisher buckles for all events.

A set of races on mostly gravel backcountry roads around Cassoday, Kansas, crossing the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie. Distances range from half marathon to 125 mile with defined aid stations, crew access, pacer rules and time cutoffs.

A grass cross-country 5K in Clearwater, KS, that crosses parts of the Chisholm Trail and includes a kids Tots Trot, post-race refreshments, cash prizes by age/division, and planned chip timing.

A multi-distance trail event at Wilson State Park with looped 20 mile circuits on the Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail, notable elevation gain for Kansas, a Halloween costume contest, and options from 10k up to Pure Hell 140.

Timed one mile loop event at Wolverine Sports Complex in Marquette KS offering multiple day and night durations, cup less aid station, chip timing, belt buckle finisher awards, and designated crew areas.

A Backyard Ultra at Wilson State Park's Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail. Runners repeat *4 miles 880 feet* laps on single track trails beside Wilson Lake with limited common aid and self sustained crews.