Trail Running Calendar Kansas 2026-2027

A roughly 10K trail race in Olathe on October 17 2026, organized by Team Sparkle with clock timing, cupless water aid, and a $50 entry that donates $5 to Urban Trail Co.

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.

Multi-distance trail races on the Prairie Spirit Trail in Ottawa KS with aid stations about every five miles and finishers receiving custom buckles or medals.

A nighttime trail event on the Lawrence River Trails offering 5K and 10K loop courses with themed spooky elements, required personal lights, aid stations, wooden finisher medals, and family-friendly age rules.

Multi-distance ultraruns on rugged single-track at Wilson State Park with substantial elevation gain and looped 20 mile laps. The Pure Hell 140 requires a prior 100 mile finish and has a 52 hour cutoff.

A 5K run, walk, or stroll that starts and finishes at the Emporia All Veterans Memorial with a gravel on-site course and a virtual option open Sept 11 to Nov 11. On-site awards include overall trophies and age group prizes.

Timed runs and a new 10K at Miola Lake in Paola, KS on a roughly 6-mile crushed limestone loop with stocked aid stations.

A charity trail run at Clinton Lake offering 50K, 25K and 10K on marked trails with aid stations, required hydration for longer distances, and a Hero Runner fundraising program.

Timed running on a one mile loop at Wolverine Sports Complex in Marquette KS with cup less aid, chip timing, crew areas, and finisher awards.

A 10k trail race at Shawnee Mission Park South on November 14, 2026, part of the Tour de Trail series, cupless aid stations and a portion of fees support Urban Trail Co.

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.

Chup's Revenge is a five mile run at Shelter 14 in Wyandotte County Lake Park, listed on the Wyco Wolfpack calendar for November 28, 2026.

Multi hour ultrarunning event at Santa Fe Park in Chanute KS with a USATF certified 2.022 mile loop, a manned aid station, camping and pacer options.

Trail event at Perry Lake near Ozawkie with five marked sections, manned aid stations, and distances from 25K up to 125 miles.

Trail races at Elk City Lake in Independence KS featuring technical single-track courses, 12K and 25K distances, and a Triple Crown series totaling 176K.

Duration trail race at Clinton Lake State Park offering 24 hour, 12 hour Owl, 12 hour Lark and 6 hour options where a roulette wheel decides each loop.

A trail endurance event in Topeka with repeated 2.15 mile loops, offering 3hr, 6hr, 12hr and team relay formats plus a kids 2 mile race.

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.

Mud Factor Wichita is a 5K mud and obstacle run at Bar 2 Bar MX in Maize, Kansas on April 10, 2027, with adult and KIDZ waves, a $27 early bird price, and a required signed waiver.

Timed multi-distance event in Abilene, KS offering 12 hour, 24 hour and 48 hour races on a certified 1.8228 mile paved loop with buckle awards.