Trail Running calendar near Wichita 2025-2026

Take on the 34th annual Not 4 Wimps trail run in Derby, KS on Feb 22 with 10K, 10 mile and half marathon courses over sandy and sometimes muddy trails. Limited to 200 runners, this no frills race uses chip timing and has finish giveaways.

Join the 5th Annual Shamwalk, a lively 5K pub crawl walk in Hutchinson on March 14, 2026, raising funds for Wild Valor and veteran outdoor healing. Drink specials, costume prizes, a participant tee for early registrants and postwalk food.

Carry Your Cross at Kanopolis Lake where runners shoulder a 50 pound cross over a rugged 10K trail. Choose 10K or 5K runs and stick around for music, games, awards and a donation BBQ.

Run the Heartland 50 in Cassoday KS on May 2, 2026, choose 50 mile, 50K or 25K on scenic Flint Hills gravel roads through tallgrass prairie for a challenging but not technical out and back. Aid stations, drop bags and a finisher shirt await..

Take on the Chisholm Trail Fest Run half marathon in Caldwell, Kansas May 2, 2026, where 13.1 miles wind through rocky terrain and red dirt hills. Enjoy a scenic, challenging trail experience and secure your spot before registration closes.

Join the 44th annual Little River Trail Run in Little River, Kansas for scenic trails, creek crossings and the infamous Suicide Hill. Choose 5K, 10K, a Pony Express 3 person relay, youth races or ruck entries with awards and community spiri..

The Honey Badger 100 is a rugged 100 mile ultramarathon based at Cheney State Park near Wichita, KS, mixing scenic park stretches with long road miles and a 36 hour finish window. Crews are required and finishers earn coveted buckles.

Run through towering sunflowers on scenic dirt trails at the Sunflower Trail Run in Buhler, KS with 5K and 1 mile options plus a virtual 5K for remote racers. All finishers receive a t shirt, medal and Kansas Maze festival pass and can enjo..