Trail Running calendar near Wichita 2026-2027

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 Backyard Ultra at Sedgwick County Park in Wichita with a repeating *4.167 mile* loop every hour. The event continues until one runner remains and $100 from each registration is donated to Family Promise of Greater Wichita.

A 10K trail race in Kanopolis State Park near Marquette, KS, featuring hills, rocky sections, sand, and shallow water crossings. One water stop, trailhead restrooms, and awards for overall and age group top finishers.

Multi-distance ultrarunning across Flint Hills gravel roads near Cassoday, Kansas, including 125 mile, 100 mile, 100K, 50 mile, marathon, half marathon, and a new 4 person relay with nine legs; buckles and finisher medals awarded.

A grass cross-country 5K in Clearwater, Kansas, that crosses part of the Chisholm Trail and includes a 400 m Tots Trot for kids. Postrace refreshments, medals for tots, cash prizes by age and division, and planned chip timing.

Timed running events on a one mile loop in Marquette, KS offering 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour formats with cup less aid, chip timing, awards, and designated crew areas.

A community 5K on the Victory Village Campus trails with free registration, accurate timing, gender and age-group awards, PR awards, and opportunities to donate to Victory Village Christian Academy.

A distinctive endurance event at Kanopolis Lake State Park where participants carry a 50+ lb cross over a rugged 10 km course. 5 km and 10 km trail options are also held, with limited entries and post race food and awards.

A 5K mud and obstacle run at Bar 2 Bar MX near Maize, Kansas on April 10, 2027, with adult and KIDZ family waves. Early bird pricing is listed and participants must bring a signed waiver and photo ID.