Trail Running calendar near Paola 2026-2027

Trail races at Lake Perry on May 17, 2026 in Meriden, KS offer 50K, half and quarter distances on rocky, hilly single-track through hardwood forest, with finisher medals, caps and awards across distances.

A 10K range trail race at Shawnee Mission Park North in Shawnee, KS. Part of a six stage series with a $50 entry where $5 supports Urban Trail Co and a cupless aid policy requiring personal hydration.

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.

Honor a local legacy at this Leavenworth event featuring a 5K terrain run on road and trail paths. Support student scholarships through the physical race or a virtual 3.1 mile option.

An untimed, mud filled run at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley on June 13, 2026. The course has about a dozen muddy obstacles, packet pickup is June 12, and spectator admission is free.

A roughly 10K trail race at Wyandotte County Lake Park as part of the Tour de Trail six race series. Entry fees include a donation to Urban Trail Co and aid stations are cupless with water only.

Timed loop running event at Miola Lake in Paola, KS with 10K and 3 hour, 6 hour, 9 hour and 12 hour formats. The crushed limestone course has a stocked primary aid station and a secondary fluid only station.

A 10K-ish trail race in Edgerton, KS on July 18, 2026, part of a six-race Tour de Trail series; $5 of each entry supports Urban Trail Co. Water-only aid and cupless policies; dogs allowed on leash.

A hilly trail event at Wyandotte County Lake Park featuring 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile courses through shaded hardwood forest with multiple aid stations and a 9 hour time limit.

The Snake 10 Mile Trail Race is an annual trail run at Clinton Lake in Lawrence, Kansas, winding through old growth forest and rugged trails, with a midway aid station and a post race watermelon feast.

An endurance event at Mill Creek Park in Kansas City with a Last Runner Standing format and 3, 6, 9 and 12 hour timed races. Runners repeat a one hour loop of four one mile laps and find aid stations each mile.

A paved out and back running event on the Spirit Trail in Knob Noster, Missouri. Distances include 5K, 10K, 15K and 20K, and all finishers receive a medal.

About a 10K trail race at Lexington Lake in DeSoto, Kansas, part of a six race Tour de Trail series. Entries donate five dollars to Urban Trail Co, the event is cupless and participants must bring their own hydration.

A trail ultra at Clinton State Park built on a 25-mile loop, the Hawk Hundred offers 100, 50 and marathon distances with staffed aid stations, chip timing, and defined cutoff and deferral policies.

Experience a paved trail run through Jesse James Park and Mack Porter Park in Kearney. Choose between a 5k or 10k loop featuring a notable hill or enjoy a relaxed non timed stroll around the pond.

A certified 6.6 kilometer trail event at Watkins Mill State Park on September 26, 2026 with in person and virtual options. Proceeds support the Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site.

Ultrapalooza in Osawatomie runs a variety of distances on the flat crushed-gravel Flint Hills Trail, with stocked aid stations, pacer options for longer races, and a Start/Finish hub with basic amenities.

A 3.1 mile trail 5K at Kill Creek Park in Olathe with separate youth and open divisions, packet pick-up options, wave starts, and age-group medals through 70 plus.

ASL for All 5K in Olathe pairs a community 5K walk, run and roll with kids fun runs and an ASL festival at the Museum of Deaf History, Arts and Culture. Proceeds support local deaf organizations.

A multi-distance trail event at Shawnee Mission Park on Oct 3, 2026, featuring technical singletrack, canopy-covered sections, and options of **10M**, **20M**, **40M**, and **50M** with cupless aid stations and a backup 10 mile course if ne..