Trail Running calendar near Manhattan 2026-2027

We have found 18 Trailruns within 80 miles of Manhattan. See below where and when you can find the races.

An ultramarathon and marathon near Manhattan, Kansas, run mostly on dirt roads through the Flint Hills. The marathon uses a 1.2 mile lead loop plus a 25 mile loop; the 50 mile runs two 25 mile loops. Aid stations and post-race food are prov..

Earth Day Buckle Mania in Abilene, KS runs April 24 to 26, 2026 with 12 hour, 24 hour and 48 hour races on a 1.8228 mile certified paved loop. Runners can earn up to six buckles at set distance milestones and lodging is included for the run..

A series of four 100 mile races based in Enterprise, KS, offered as a single package for all events. The series includes individual buckles and a 15 inch by 12 inch plaque for Grand Slam finishers, with registration closing on Apr 22.

May 2026

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.

Looped gravel and rail-trail ultraraces near Enterprise, KS offering 50K, 100K and a 100 mile race. Manned aid on the loop, pacers allowed from loop 6, tri blend shirts, awards and finisher buckles.

Trail race at Lake Perry near Meriden Kansas with 50K, half marathon and quarter marathon on technical single track. Loop courses include staffed main aid station, water-only remote stations, manual timing, and distance specific finisher aw..

A third annual 5K walk and run across a six generation ranch near Lecompton, Kansas, featuring prairie grass, rolling hills, a pond and creek. The event benefits the church General Fund and includes a complimentary beef burger and water.

July 2026

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.

August 2026

The 2nd Annual Corn to Run at Camp Cornhusker near Humboldt, NE offers trail events from a 1 mile fun run to a half marathon. Courses run through wooded rolling hills with aid stations, medical support, cabins and tent camping.

September 2026

A trail race at Clinton State Park offering 100-mile, 50-mile and marathon distances on a 25-mile loop. The event features staffed aid stations, chip timing, and distance-specific finisher items including a 100-mile buckle.

Experience the 14th annual Konza 25K and 10K at the Konza Prairie Nature Trail in Manhattan, Kansas. This September event offers scenic distance running and fundraising opportunities within a beautiful prairie landscape.

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.

October 2026

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 looped trail run near Meriden, KS, on 6.75 mile single-track loops through hardwood forest. Distances range from a quarter marathon to 40 miles, with staffed aid at the start and limited water-only points on the course.

November 2026

Trail races of 10K, 25K and 50K at Clinton State Park, with single and looped trail courses, aid stations and a Hero Runner fundraising program.

December 2026

A multi-distance trail event near Perry Lake, Ozawkie, KS on December 19, 2026, with 25K, 50K, 100K and 125 Mile options. The marked course runs through woodlands, bluffs, gravel roads and fields with multiple manned aid stations.