Meriden

Trail Running Calendar near Meriden 2026-2027

Explore the top trail runs near Meriden for 2026-2027! We've gathered 9 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

September 2026

Hawk Hundred

Lawrence | 23 mi from Meriden

Trail Run 26 mi 50 mi 100 mi

Trail race at Clinton State Park offering 100 mile, 50 mile, and marathon options on a 25 mile loop with staffed aid stations and chip timing.

Trail race at Clinton State Park offering 100 mile, 50 mile, and marathon options on a 25 mile loop with staffed aid stations and chip timing.

October 2026

Free State Trail Run

Trail Run 7 mi 13 mi 26 mi 40 mi

Experience technical single track loops through a hardwood forest with views of Lake Perry in distances ranging from a quarter marathon to a 40 miler.

Experience technical single track loops through a hardwood forest with views of Lake Perry in distances ranging from a quarter marathon to a 40 miler.

Ad Astra Running Billy Mills 10K

Lawrence | 23 mi from Meriden

Trail Run 10 km

Run or walk a 10K on the championship cross country course at Haskell Indian Nations University to honor Olympic legend Billy Mills.

Run or walk a 10K on the championship cross country course at Haskell Indian Nations University to honor Olympic legend Billy Mills.

Haunted Jaunt 10K Trail Race - Lawrence

Lawrence | 23 mi from Meriden

Trail Run 5 km 10 km

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 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.

November 2026

Sanders' Saunter Charity Race

Lawrence | 23 mi from Meriden

Trail Run 10 km 25 km 50 km

A charity trail run at Clinton Lake offering 50K, 25K and 10K on marked trails with aid stations, required hydration for longer distances, and a Hero Runner fundraising program.

A charity trail run at Clinton Lake offering 50K, 25K and 10K on marked trails with aid stations, required hydration for longer distances, and a Hero Runner fundraising program.

December 2026

Slough and Steady

Ozawkie | 6 mi from Meriden

Trail Run 25 km 50 km 100 km 125 mi

Experience the bluffs and woodlands of Perry Lake in Ozawkie, Kansas, with distances ranging from 25 kilometers to 125 miles on a scenic and varied trail course.

Experience the bluffs and woodlands of Perry Lake in Ozawkie, Kansas, with distances ranging from 25 kilometers to 125 miles on a scenic and varied trail course.

January 2027

Cactus Roulette Endurance Event

Lawrence | 23 mi from Meriden

Backyard Ultra

Test your luck and endurance at Clinton Lake State Park where a roulette wheel determines which trail loop you run in this unique duration event.

Test your luck and endurance at Clinton Lake State Park where a roulette wheel determines which trail loop you run in this unique duration event.

March 2027

The Skyline Scramble - Topeka, KS

Kansas River | 11 mi from Meriden

Trail Run

Test your endurance at Skyline Park in Topeka with 3, 6, or 12 hour timed trail races and a team relay on a rugged 2.15 mile loop.

Test your endurance at Skyline Park in Topeka with 3, 6, or 12 hour timed trail races and a team relay on a rugged 2.15 mile loop.

June 2027

Night Hawk 50K - Lawrence, KS

Lawrence | 23 mi from Meriden

Trail Run 10 mi 20 mi 50 km

Night Hawk in Lawrence KS offers trail outings at 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile distances with evening aid and an informal fatass format.

Night Hawk in Lawrence KS offers trail outings at 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile distances with evening aid and an informal fatass format.