Trail Running calendar near New Salem 2026-2027

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.

This trail half marathon in Caldwell follows the historic Chisholm Trail. Runners will encounter a course featuring rocky terrain and red dirt hills. The event is scheduled for early May.

A backyard ultra in Udall, KS on May 9, 2026 where runners loop a 4.167 mile lap each hour until one runner completes one more lap than the others. Participants receive a bib, t shirt, and a medallion showing yards completed.

Flower Moon is a multi-distance trail event in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on May 16, 2026, offering 50 mile, marathon, half marathon and 5K options, free event photos with registration, and discounts for military and children.

A looped 3.1 mile trail at Lake Carl Blackwell with mixed dirt and grass surfaces and a central aid station. Runners complete 5K laps and may continue for longer distances up to 50K.

A community 5K trail run/walk at Winfield City Lake with adult and 10 and under divisions, a 3.1 mile shoreline course, water stations, hidden cash prizes, and proceeds shared with a local charity.

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.

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.

FlatRock in Independence, KS stages trail races on a technical single track along the Elk River Hiking Trail with limestone bluffs and scenic views. Aid station support and crew or drop bag access are offered for longer distances.

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 continuous loop ultra at Lake Carl Blackwell on a 3.1 mile loop. Options for 40 and 50 mile distances with a fully stocked aid station each lap and a 12 hour cutoff; runs alongside The Next Loop series.

WinterRock is a trail running event at Elk City Lake near Independence, KS offering 25K and 12K on a technical single track out and back with limited unmanned aid. Shirts, medallions and post-race food are provided.