Southwest Topeka

Trail Running Calendar near Southwest Topeka 2026-2027

Explore the top trail runs near Southwest Topeka for 2026-2027! We've gathered 8 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

October 2026

Free State Trail Run

Meriden | 15 mi from Southwest Topeka

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 | 28 mi from Southwest Topeka

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 | 28 mi from Southwest Topeka

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 | 28 mi from Southwest Topeka

Trail Run 10 km 25 km 50 km

Trail race at Clinton State Park offering 10K, 25K and 50K courses with aid stations, crewneck sweatshirt and charity fundraising options.

Trail race at Clinton State Park offering 10K, 25K and 50K courses with aid stations, crewneck sweatshirt and charity fundraising options.

December 2026

Slough and Steady

Ozawkie | 21 mi from Southwest Topeka

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 | 28 mi from Southwest Topeka

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 | 5 mi from Southwest Topeka

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 | 28 mi from Southwest Topeka

Trail Run 10 mi 20 mi 50 km

Multi-distance trail event in Lawrence, KS on June 26, 2027, organized by the Lawrence Trail Hawks with 50K, 20M, and 10M options.

Multi-distance trail event in Lawrence, KS on June 26, 2027, organized by the Lawrence Trail Hawks with 50K, 20M, and 10M options.