Trail Running calendar near North Lawrence 2025-2026

Get into the holiday spirit at the Candy Cane Course in Lee's Summit with a family friendly Kids Dash, 1 mile, chip timed 5K and 12K or a virtual option. Enjoy shirts, medals, live results and support Toys for Tots.

Tackle a very hilly 10 mile trail loop at Wyandotte County Lake Park in Kansas City, KS on January 11, 2026, limited to 100 runners and perfect as a tune up for Psycho Wyco. Finish with beefy chili, swag and finisher hardware to celebrate.

Tackle rugged single track and bridle trails at Wyandotte County Lake Park with three distance options and a 190 runner cap for an intimate trail race. A race shirt, post race chili, downloadable photos and distance specific finisher awards..

Take on the Skyline Scramble in Topeka on March 7, 2026, a rugged single loop trail with rocks, roots, boardwalks and sweeping views from Burnett's Mound. Pick a 3, 6 or 12 hour challenge and earn a medal and shirt.

Run around scenic Miola Lake in timed 3 hour, 6 hour, 9 hour and 12 hour events or try the new 10K at Miola Madness Spring Into Daylight Savings. Join the series for bonus swag and challenge yourself on the crushed limestone loop.

Celebrate Pi Day on the scenic Lawrence River Trails in Lawrence, KS. Choose the 3.14 mile Pi Miler, the looped River Rotation Half Marathon, or push for the Pi Slam combining both in a fun, festive trail challenge.

Challenge yourself on the flat Prairie Spirit Trail rails to trails course out of Ottawa KS with distances from 5 Miler to 100 Miler. Enjoy frequent aid stations, crew access and pacers allowed in the second half for longer events.

Take on the Flint Hills 50 and Marathon in Manhattan, Kansas on April 11, 2026, across rolling dirt roads and rugged 25 mile loops with challenging elevation. Finishers earn a commemorative buckle and post race food while proceeds support l..

Join the DoNot Stop Half Marathon in Kansas City on April 18, 2026 for varied distances from a quick 5K to the full half marathon, plus family friendly untimed kids races. Chip timing, finisher medals and designer shirts make it a rewarding..

Pick 50K, 20 mile, 10 mile or fun run on a flat crushed gravel out and back along the scenic Flint Hills Trail from the Mile 0 trailhead. Manned aid about every 5 miles, plus race shirts, post race food, photos and finisher hardware.

Join the Hometown Half Marathon and 5k/10k in Parkville MO for races for all ages, from a Kid's Dash to a scenic half marathon. Chip timed courses, custom shirts and finisher medals plus virtual and volunteer options welcome all runners.

Join Treat Trot Kansas City on June 7, 2026 for a fun, family friendly run with a 1 mile, kids dash, 5K, 10K, half marathon and virtual option. Expect swag, finisher medals, chip timing, free photos and post race snacks.

Beat the heat at the Heatwave Half Marathon in Kansas City, offering distances from a kid dash and 1 mile to 5K, 10K and the half marathon. Enjoy a designer shirt, custom medal, chip timing, free photos and Kona Ice at the finish.

Push your limits at Kansas City Backyard Ultra, Aug 7 to 9, 2026 at Mill Creek Park on the Country Club Plaza. Pick Last Runner Standing or timed 3, 6, 9 or 12 hour formats, grab swag and maybe earn up to $500 toward Backyard Worlds travel.

Tackle rugged trails at Clinton State Park in Lawrence with the Hawk Hundred, offering 100, 75, 50 and marathon options on a scenic 25 mile loop. Staffed aid stations and live timing help runners through technical terrain and overnight hour..

Join the Jesse James Festival 5K and 10K in Kearney for scenic paved trail running through Jesse James and Mack Porter Parks with a charming foot bridge and a memorable hill. Options include a 1.3 mile stroll, a 5K, or a double loop 10K.

Run into fall in Kansas City on September 27, 2026 at the Golden Harvest Half Marathon with 5k, 10k, 1 mile, kids dash and virtual options for all ages. Expect chip timing, finisher medals and a fun festival vibe for every pace.

Run the Show Me Your Free State Marathon and Ultra in St Joseph Missouri on Saturday October 24 2026 with races from a half marathon to a 100 mile ultra. Enjoy a scenic 25 mile loop along riverbanks and Loess Hills with full aid and camping..