Trail Running calendar near Southwest Topeka 2026-2027

An ultramarathon and marathon near Manhattan, Kansas, run mostly on dirt roads through the Flint Hills. The marathon uses a 1.2 mile lead loop plus a 25 mile loop; the 50 mile runs two 25 mile loops. Aid stations and post-race food are prov..

Tough Camper is an outdoor obstacle race at Camp Tomah Shinga on April 11, 2026 where runners receive a T shirt, food, water and a drink ticket and top three finishers earn prizes.

Earth Day Buckle Mania in Abilene, KS runs April 24 to 26, 2026 with 12 hour, 24 hour and 48 hour races on a 1.8228 mile certified paved loop. Runners can earn up to six buckles at set distance milestones and lodging is included for the run..

A series of four 100 mile races based in Enterprise, KS, offered as a single package for all events. The series includes individual buckles and a 15 inch by 12 inch plaque for Grand Slam finishers, with registration closing on Apr 22.

Trail race on the Flint Hills Trail near Osawatomie, KS offering 50K, 20 mile, 10 mile and a Fun Run. The course is crushed gravel with staffed aid stations, distance specific shirts and awards and a no refund policy with a one year deferra..

A timed 3 or 6 hour hill loop on Ogg Road in Shawnee, KS where runners tally full 1.1 mile laps with about 200 ft gain. Chip timing, a staffed aid station, and top-three awards by gender categories are provided.

Looped gravel and rail-trail ultraraces near Enterprise, KS offering 50K, 100K and a 100 mile race. Manned aid on the loop, pacers allowed from loop 6, tri blend shirts, awards and finisher buckles.

Trail race at Lake Perry near Meriden Kansas with 50K, half marathon and quarter marathon on technical single track. Loop courses include staffed main aid station, water-only remote stations, manual timing, and distance specific finisher aw..

A roughly 10k trail race at Shawnee Mission Park North in Shawnee, KS, part of a six-race Tour de Trail series. Entry fees include a donation to Urban Trail Co and the event is cupless so runners must carry their own 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.

A roughly 10K trail stage at Wyandotte County Lake Park in Kansas City on June 13, 2026, part of a six-race Tour De Trail series. Cupless event with water-only aid, clock timing, dog-friendly rules, and a $5 donation per entry to Urban Trai..

Timed running at Miola Lake in Paola, KS offering a 10K plus 3, 6, 9 and 12 hour options on a roughly 6 mile crushed limestone loop with stocked aid stations and crew access.

A trail race of about 10K at Big Bull Creek Park in Edgerton, KS, part of the Tour de Trail series that supports Urban Trail Co. Runners and hikers follow marked single track trails with a cupless aid setup and a four hour finish limit.

Trail race at Wyandotte County Lake Park with 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile options on a 10.4 mile loop through shaded hardwood forest, multiple aid stations, a 100-runner limit and mandatory personal hydration.

Experience a winding ten mile run through the rugged old growth forests of Clinton Lake. This annual trail race features midway aid stations and a post race watermelon feast for all participants.

The 2nd Annual Corn to Run at Camp Cornhusker near Humboldt, NE offers trail events from a 1 mile fun run to a half marathon. Courses run through wooded rolling hills with aid stations, medical support, cabins and tent camping.

A Backyard Ultra held at Mill Creek Park on the Country Club Plaza where runners complete a 4-lap loop each hour until one runner remains; timed 3, 6, 9, and 12 hour events run alongside with an aid station roughly every mile.

A 10k trail stage at Lexington Lake in DeSoto, KS, part of the six-race Tour de Trail series, with $5 of each entry donated to Urban Trail Co. The event is cupless with water-only aid and offers podium awards plus a handmade finishers award..

A trail race at Clinton State Park offering 100-mile, 50-mile and marathon distances on a 25-mile loop. The event features staffed aid stations, chip timing, and distance-specific finisher items including a 100-mile buckle.