Trail Running calendar near Manhattan 2026-2027

The Snake 10 Mile Trail Race is an annual trail run at Clinton Lake in Lawrence, Kansas, winding through old growth forest and rugged trails, with a midway aid station and a post race watermelon feast.

A trail running event at Camp Cornhusker near Humboldt, Nebraska, offering a 1-mile fun run, 5K, 10K and half marathon on wooded, rolling courses with timing, aid stations, camping, cabins, and participant T-shirt and medal.

A trail running event at Clinton Lake State Park in September 2026 offering 100-mile, 50-mile, and marathon distances on a 25-mile loop with staffed aid stations, chip timing, and finisher awards.

The 14th Konza 25K and 10K takes place September 13, 2026 at Konza Prairie Nature Trail in Manhattan Kansas. Race options include a 25K, a 10K and a virtual race with early and late registration periods.

A multi-distance ultrarunning event in Junction City, KS on September 19, 2026, held on a shaded flat river trail. Manned aid stations are every five miles and finisher buckles are awarded for all events.

Multi-distance ultrarunning across Flint Hills gravel roads near Cassoday, Kansas, including 125 mile, 100 mile, 100K, 50 mile, marathon, half marathon, and a new 4 person relay with nine legs; buckles and finisher medals awarded.

A grassroots gravel and pavement event at Melvern Lake offering a range of bike and run routes plus a rucking challenge, set along rolling hills, shoreline views, and some unique trail features.

Trail-distance options on a 6.75-mile single-track loop through hardwood forest near Meriden KS, with a technical rocky surface, staffed start/finish aid, and limited water at remote stations.

A nighttime trail event on the Lawrence River Trails offering 5K and 10K loop courses with themed spooky elements, required personal lights, aid stations, wooden finisher medals, and family-friendly age rules.

A 5K run, walk, or stroll that starts and finishes at the Emporia All Veterans Memorial with a gravel on-site course and a virtual option open Sept 11 to Nov 11. On-site awards include overall trophies and age group prizes.

An 18th annual charity trail run at Clinton State Park offering 10K, 25K and 50K courses that loop through Sanders Mound and Lake Henry. Aid stations, drop bags, and mandatory hydration for longer distances are part of the event.

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.

An endurance trail event at Clinton Lake State Park offering 24 hour, two 12 hour blocks and a 6 hour option where runners spin a roulette wheel each lap to choose one of three color coded loops.

Timed trail events at Skyline Park in Topeka using a rugged 2.15 mile loop with about 250 feet of climb per lap. Options include 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour, 12 hour team relay, and a 2 mile kids race for grades K to 8.

A multi-day timed event in Abilene, KS with 12, 24 and 48 hour race options on a certified 1.8228 mile paved loop. Buckles are awarded at multiple distance milestones and runner lodging plus heated showers are included.

Iron Will Backroads in Enterprise, Kansas on May 29, 2027 offers 100.35 mile, 50 mile and 50K races on gravel roads and a rail trail, with looped aid, participant shirts, awards and a deferral policy.