Trail Running Calendar Kansas 2026-2027

A 100 mile ultramarathon around Cheney State Park and roads in Kingman County near Wichita Kansas with a 36 hour limit and an 18 hour cutoff at about mile 53. Crew and a vehicle are required and all finishers receive buckles.

A roughly 10K trail race at Big Bull Creek Park in Edgerton KS, part of a six-race Tour de Trail series that donates five dollars per entry to Urban Trail Co. Clock timing, cupless water stations, and specific course rules apply.

A trail 10k at Lexington Lake in DeSoto, KS, part of a six-race Tour de Trail series. Entries include a $5 donation to Urban Trail Co; courses are roughly 5.5 to 6.5 miles, cupless with water-only aid and finish-line snacks.

Trail races on the Switchgrass single track at Wilson State Park near Sylvan Grove, Kansas. Distances include a roughly 13 mile half marathon and a 50k built from a 19 mile loop plus the half course, with staffed aid stations and heavy cour..

A trail event through more than 20 acres of sunflowers in Buhler, KS on August 29, 2026. It includes a competitive 5K, a non competitive 5K, a 1 mile run and a virtual 5K with shirts and finisher medals.

Trail race at Clinton State Park offering 100 mile, 50 mile and marathon distances on a 25 mile loop with marked trails, staffed aid stations, chip timing, and distance specific finisher awards.

A trail running event on September 13, 2026 at Konza Prairie Nature Trail in Manhattan, Kansas, offering 25K and 10K distances with tiered registration fees and fundraising options.

Multiple distance timed events use a flat shaded river trail near Junction City KS with manned aid stations every five miles. Finisher buckles and gender awards are provided and specific registration and cutoff rules apply.

Trail races at Elk City Lake near Independence KS on technical single-track with limestone bluffs, offered at 50K, 25K, 12K and 5K, with multiple aid stations and a Friday packet pickup that includes a pre-race spaghetti dinner.

Ultrapalooza in Osawatomie KS offers multiple distances on the flat crushed gravel Flint Hills Trail with manned and unmanned aid stations and drop bag support. It is part of the Kansas Super Slam of Ultrarunning Series.

A 5K on the trails at Kill Creek Park in Olathe offering separate youth and adult entries, age group awards, packet pick up options, bib requirements, and wave starts.

A trail running event at Shawnee Mission Park with 10M, 20M, 40M and 50M options across two trail systems, mixed terrain, cupless aid stations, drop bags for longer distances, and awards for finishers.

A multi-distance event near Cassoday, Kansas, on mostly gravel backcountry roads through the Flint Hills; options range from a half marathon to a 125-mile graduate-level ultramarathon with varied aid station and crew access.

Tour de Trail: Cedar Niles is a 10K trail race in Olathe, KS and part of a six-stage Tour de Trail series. Entry fees include a donation to Urban Trail Co; the event is cupless and finishers receive handmade awards.

A multi-distance trail event at Wilson State Park featuring looped single-track courses, substantial elevation gain, two manned aid stations, runner tracking, and distance specific finisher swag and awards.

Timed running event on an approximately 6 mile crushed limestone loop around Miola Lake in Paola KS. Options include multi hour timed efforts and a new 10K while stocked and fluid only aid stations provide support.

A trail race at Clinton State Park offering 10K, 25K and 50K courses, on-course aid stations, and a charity-focused Hero Runner fundraising program with SWAG sales supporting the event partner.

A trail race at Shawnee Mission Park South that covers about 10K as part of a six-race Tour De Trail series. Entry fees include a donation to Urban Trail Co and the event is cupless so runners must bring personal hydration.

Slough and Steady in Ozawkie, KS offers multiple long-distance options including 125Mile, 100K, 50K and 25K. The 25K is an out-and-back to Old military TH with a single water-only aid stop on each leg.