Trail Running Calendar Kansas 2024-2025

Outlaw WinterRock is a unique running event taking place at Elk City Lake in Independence, Kansas, featuring a 25K and a 12K trail race. Scheduled for January 4, 2025, this event is part of the FlatRock Triple Crown series, which challenges participants to complete three races throughout the year. T..

The Alternate Chili Ten Mile Trail Run is a unique trail running event held at Wyandotte County Lake Park in Kansas City, KS. Scheduled for January 12, 2025, this race features a well-marked 10.4-mile course with limited aid, making it an excellent training opportunity for the prestigious Psycho Wyc..

The Cactus Roulette Endurance Event is a unique trail race hosted by the Lawrence Trail Hawks, featuring four time options: 24 hours, 12 hours (Owl and Lark), and 6 hours. Set at Clinton Lake State Park in Lawrence, Kansas, participants will spin a roulette wheel to determine which of the three colo..

The Los Lobos Challenge is an exciting running event taking place at Wyandotte County Lake Park in Kansas City, KS. Participants can choose between a 6-hour or a 3-hour challenge, navigating a challenging 3-mile loop that features rolling trails and significant elevation gain. The event promises a c..

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 Psycho Wyco Run Toto Run is an annual running event held at Wyandotte County Lake Park in Kansas City, KS. Participants can choose from three challenging distances: 50K, 20M, and 10M, all featuring technical single-track and bridle trails with significant elevation gain. The event is known for i..

The Skyline Scramble is an exciting running event taking place in Topeka, KS, featuring a scenic 2.15-mile loop course through the wooded south summit of Skyline Park. Participants can choose from three time blocks: 12 hours, 6 hours, or 3 hours, with each loop offering approximately 250 feet of ele..

Miola Madness - Spring Into Daylight Savings is an exciting running event taking place at Miola Lake in Paola, KS. This inaugural event features a 6-mile crushed limestone loop where participants can challenge themselves in timed intervals of 3, 6, 9, or 12 hours. A new 10K option is also available,..

The Prairie Spirit Trail event is a scenic running competition held in Ottawa, Kansas, featuring various distances including 100 miles, 100K, 50 miles, 50K, a marathon, a half marathon, and a 5-mile race. The course is primarily a crushed limestone trail, offering a flat and accessible route ideal f..

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 Flint Hills 50 and Marathon is a scenic running event taking place in Manhattan, Kansas, featuring a 50-mile ultramarathon and a traditional marathon. Participants will enjoy a challenging course primarily on dirt roads, with significant elevation changes and multiple aid stations. The marathon ..

The Eternal Damnation Backyard is a unique endurance running event taking place at Wilson State Park in Sylvan Grove, Kansas. This "Last Man Standing" race features a challenging course that begins with a short pavement stretch before transitioning to a scenic single-track mountain bike trail alongs..

The Mile 0 Flint Hills Trail Race, taking place in Osawatomie, Kansas, offers participants a choice of distances including a 50K, 20-mile, 10-mile, and a Fun Run. This event showcases the scenic Flint Hills Trail, known for its rich history and beautiful landscapes. Runners can expect fully stocked ..

FlatRock 101 is a renowned trail running event taking place in Independence, Kansas, featuring multiple race distances: 101K, 50K, 25K, 12K, and 5K. Celebrated as the first and oldest trail ultra in Kansas, this event showcases the scenic Elk River Hiking Trail, characterized by unique limestone blu..

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 Sticks is a unique running event taking place from June 5 to June 8, 2025, in Norton, Kansas. This low-key, timed race features multiple distance options, including 72, 48, 24, 12, and 6-hour races, all set on a scenic course that combines mowed pasture and dirt roads. Participants will run a 3-..

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..