Trail Running calendar near Valley Center 2024-2025

The Not 4 Wimps Half-Marathon, along with a 10K and 10-mile run, is set to take place in Derby, Kansas, on February 16, 2025. This annual trail run, now in its 33rd year, emphasizes a "no frills" approach, focusing on the challenge of the course rather than traditional race perks like medals or shir..

The Rockin K Trail Run, taking place on April 5, 2025, at Kanopolis State Park in Kansas, features a variety of race distances including a 50K, marathon, 21-mile, and 4-mile trail runs. This annual event, now in its 27th year, offers participants a chance to experience scenic trails through intercon..

The Iron Will Grand Slam is an ultimate ultra-running challenge taking place in 2025, inviting participants to complete four 100-mile races in a single season. The races include Earth Day Buckle Mania, Iron Will Backroads, Honey Badger Road Race, and the final Iron Will event. Registration for all f..

Earth Day Buckle Mania is a unique running event taking place from April 25 to 27, 2025, in Abilene, KS. Participants can choose from 12-hour, 24-hour, or 48-hour races, all set on a certified 1.8228-mile paved loop in a scenic private park. Runners can earn multiple buckles for completing various d..

The Heartland 50 is a running event taking place in Cassoday, Kansas, featuring three distances: 50 miles, 50K, and 25K. The course is primarily on backcountry gravel roads, offering stunning views of the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie. It is designed to be accessible for first-time ultrarunners whil..

Iron Will Backroads is an exciting running event taking place in Enterprise, Kansas, featuring three challenging distances: 100 miles, 100 kilometers, and 50 kilometers. The course consists of a 12.5-mile loop that includes both gravel roads and rail trails, with aid stations providing support throu..

The Dam Loop, presented by W Investments, is an exciting running event scheduled for June 7, 2025, at El Dorado State Park in Kansas. Participants can choose to compete in a 20-mile solo run or as part of a relay team (3-person or 5-person). The course consists of five loops, each approximately 4 mi..

Heat Wave 24 is an ultrarunning event organized by the Kansas Ultrarunners' Society, taking place on June 12-13, 2025, at the Rose Hill District Stadium in Kansas. Participants can choose from 6, 12, or 24-hour races, with options for nighttime events. The course is a 400-meter track, and live chip ..

The Honey Badger 100 is an ultra-running event taking place in Cheney State Park, Kansas, featuring a challenging 100-mile course. Participants must provide their own crew and supplies, including water and ice, as they navigate a mix of park trails and county roads. The event emphasizes self-suffici..

The Sunflower Trail Run is an annual running event held in Buhler, Kansas, featuring a scenic course through over 20 acres of beautiful sunflowers. Participants can choose from several events, including a competitive 5K, a non-competitive 5K, a 1-mile run, and a virtual 5K option. All runners receiv..

The Heartland event, taking place in Cassoday, KS from October 10-12, 2025, features a variety of ultra-distance races including a 125-mile, 100-mile, 100K, 50-mile, marathon, and half marathon. The course primarily consists of backcountry gravel roads, offering stunning views of the Flint Hills tal..

The KUS 6/12/24 Hour Run is an ultramarathon event taking place on November 7-8, 2025, at Valley Center Intermediate School in Valley Center, Kansas. Participants can choose from four race durations: 6 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours, and a night 12-hour run. The event features a certified 400-meter track..

The Turkey Trails event in Goddard, Kansas, is a family-friendly running event scheduled for November 30, 2025. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 1 Mile, 5k, 10k, and a Kids Dash, along with a virtual race option. The event promises great swag, including a designer shirt an..