Trail Running calendar near Manhattan 2026-2027

We have found 12 Trailruns within 80 miles of Manhattan. See below where and when you can find the races.

A community 5k and 1 mile run/walk in Beatrice on February 14, 2026, with in-person and virtual options. Entry includes a long sleeve shirt, medal and post-race food, and proceeds support Javelan service dogs for retired first responders an..

March 2026

The The Skyline Scramble - Topeka, KS will take place in Southwest Topeka on Saturday 7 March 2026. You can run between 3 and 12 hours.

The Pi Day River Rotation will take place in North Lawrence on Saturday 14 March 2026. You can run between 3 and 13 miles.

April 2026

A trail event near Manhattan, Kansas featuring a 50-mile two-loop race and a 26.2-mile marathon on dirt roads in the Flint Hills, with multiple aid stations, notable elevation per loop, finisher buckles, and proceeds benefiting local school..

May 2026

An out and back ultramarathon near Cassoday, KS across Flint Hills prairie offering 25K, 50K and 50 mile options with marked gravel roads, multiple aid stations, drop bag support, finisher shirts and awards.

A looped ultramarathon near Enterprise, Kansas offering 50K, 100K and 100 Mile options on gravel roads and a rail trail with an active historic train alongside part of the route; aid stations, awards, and finisher buckles are provided.

September 2026

Trail race at Clinton State Park offering 100 mile, 50 mile and marathon distances on a 25 mile loop with marked trails, staffed aid stations, chip timing, and distance specific finisher awards.

A trail running event on September 13, 2026 at Konza Prairie Nature Trail in Manhattan, Kansas, offering 25K and 10K distances with tiered registration fees and fundraising options.

Multiple distance timed events use a flat shaded river trail near Junction City KS with manned aid stations every five miles. Finisher buckles and gender awards are provided and specific registration and cutoff rules apply.

October 2026

A multi-distance event near Cassoday, Kansas, on mostly gravel backcountry roads through the Flint Hills; options range from a half marathon to a 125-mile graduate-level ultramarathon with varied aid station and crew access.

November 2026

A trail race at Clinton State Park offering 10K, 25K and 50K courses, on-course aid stations, and a charity-focused Hero Runner fundraising program with SWAG sales supporting the event partner.

December 2026

Slough and Steady in Ozawkie, KS offers multiple long-distance options including 125Mile, 100K, 50K and 25K. The 25K is an out-and-back to Old military TH with a single water-only aid stop on each leg.