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 Half Marathon Marathon 40 mi

Trail race at the Delaware TrailHead near Meriden KS on a 6.75 mile single track loop with distances from quarter marathon to 40 mile, staffed aid and drop bag support.

Trail race at the Delaware TrailHead near Meriden KS on a 6.75 mile single track loop with distances from quarter marathon to 40 mile, staffed aid and drop bag support.

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

Trail ultrarun near Perry Lake in Ozawkie KS on December 19 2026 offering 125 mile, 100K, 50K and 25K options; the 50K loop has about 3,300 ft of elevation gain.

Trail ultrarun near Perry Lake in Ozawkie KS on December 19 2026 offering 125 mile, 100K, 50K and 25K options; the 50K loop has about 3,300 ft of elevation gain.

January 2027

Cactus Roulette Endurance Event

Lawrence | 28 mi from Southwest Topeka

Backyard Ultra

A duration trail event at Clinton Lake State Park offering 24 hour, two 12 hour options and a 6 hour race where a roulette wheel assigns one of three color-coded loops each lap.

A duration trail event at Clinton Lake State Park offering 24 hour, two 12 hour options and a 6 hour race where a roulette wheel assigns one of three color-coded loops each lap.

March 2027

The Skyline Scramble - Topeka, KS

Kansas River | 5 mi from Southwest Topeka

Trail Run 2 mi

Multiple timed trail races on a 2.15 mile loop in Skyline Park, including 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour, a 12 hour team relay, and a kids race.

Multiple timed trail races on a 2.15 mile loop in Skyline Park, including 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour, a 12 hour team relay, and a kids race.

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.