Southwest Topeka

Trail Running Calendar near Southwest Topeka 2026-2027

Explore the top trail runs near Southwest Topeka for 2026-2027! We've gathered 7 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

October 2026

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

A charity trail run at Clinton Lake offering 50K, 25K and 10K on marked trails with aid stations, required hydration for longer distances, and a Hero Runner fundraising program.

A charity trail run at Clinton Lake offering 50K, 25K and 10K on marked trails with aid stations, required hydration for longer distances, and a Hero Runner fundraising program.

December 2026

Slough and Steady

Ozawkie | 21 mi from Southwest Topeka

Trail Run 25 km 50 km 100 km 125 mi

January 2027

Cactus Roulette Endurance Event

Lawrence | 28 mi from Southwest Topeka

Backyard Ultra

Duration trail race at Clinton Lake State Park offering 24, 12 and 6 hour options with loop selection decided by a roulette wheel.

Duration trail race at Clinton Lake State Park offering 24, 12 and 6 hour options with loop selection decided by a roulette wheel.

March 2027

The Skyline Scramble - Topeka, KS

Kansas River | 5 mi from Southwest Topeka

Trail Run 2 mi

Trail loop endurance event in Topeka offering 3, 6, and 12 hour formats, a three person relay, and a 2 mile kids race.

Trail loop endurance event in Topeka offering 3, 6, and 12 hour formats, a three person relay, and a 2 mile kids race.

June 2027

Night Hawk 50K - Lawrence, KS

Lawrence | 28 mi from Southwest Topeka

Trail Run 10 mi 20 mi 50 km

Trail races in Lawrence KS on June 26, 2027 featuring 50K, 20 Miler and 10 Miler distances organized by Lawrence Trail Hawks.

Trail races in Lawrence KS on June 26, 2027 featuring 50K, 20 Miler and 10 Miler distances organized by Lawrence Trail Hawks.