Trail Running calendar near Wichita 2026-2027

A backyard ultra in Udall, KS where runners complete repeated *4.167 mile* laps counted as Yards until one runner completes an extra lap beyond all others. Participants receive a bib, t shirt, and a medallion noting yards completed.

Experience a historic Kansas trail run featuring creek crossings and rolling native grasslands. Challenge yourself on the famed Suicide Hill with 5K, 10K, Ruck, or team relay options in a scenic rural setting.

A community 5K trail run/walk at Winfield City Lake with adult and 10 and under divisions, a 3.1 mile shoreline course, water stations, hidden cash prizes, and proceeds shared with a local charity.

A track ultrarunning event in Rose Hill, Kansas on June 12-13, 2026 offering 6, 12 and 24 hour day and night options on a USATF certified 400 meter track with chip timing and a staffed aid station.

A 100 mile race based at Cheney State Park near Wichita, KS, with about 7 miles in the park and the remainder on Kingman County roads. The event has a 36 hour limit, strict cutoffs, mandatory crew support, and finisher buckles.

A trail event at Kansas Maze in Buhler, Kansas that sends runners through over 20 acres of sunflowers. Offers 5K and 1 mile options on August 29, 2026 with finisher shirts, medals, and on site festival perks.

A community-focused Backyard Ultra at Sedgwick County Park where runners complete repeated 4.167 mile loops until one runner remains. One hundred dollars from each registration supports Family Promise of Greater Wichita.

A 10K trail run in Kanopolis State Park on September 12, 2026, run on the multiuse Horsethief Canyon Trail with hills, rocky sections, sand and up to five shallow water crossings. The event includes a water stop on course, restrooms and pos..

A multiday ultrarunning event near Cassoday, KS, with 125, 100, 100K, 50-mile, marathon and half-marathon options on mostly gravel roads through the Flint Hills, supported by multiple aid stations, crew access points and pacer allowances.

A grass cross-country 5K in Clearwater, KS, that crosses parts of the Chisholm Trail and includes a kids Tots Trot, post-race refreshments, cash prizes by age/division, and planned chip timing.

Multi hour running events take place on a one mile crushed limestone loop at Wolverine Sports Complex in Marquette KS. The race uses chip timing with the bib, features a cupless aid station and a belt buckle finisher award.