Trail Running Calendar Kansas 2024-2025

Heat Wave 24 is an ultrarunning event organized by the Kansas Ultrarunners' Society, taking place on June 12-13, 2025, at the Rose Hill District Stadium in Kansas. Participants can choose from 6, 12, or 24-hour races, with options for nighttime events. The course is a 400-meter track, and live chip ..

The Honey Badger 100 is an ultra-running event taking place in Cheney State Park, Kansas, featuring a challenging 100-mile course. Participants must provide their own crew and supplies, including water and ice, as they navigate a mix of park trails and county roads. The event emphasizes self-suffici..

Miola Madness is an exciting running event hosted by Midwest Endurance, featuring a variety of timed challenges around the scenic Miola Lake. Participants can choose to run for 3, 6, 9, or 12 hours on a 6-mile crushed limestone loop, making it a perfect opportunity for both seasoned runners and thos..

The Sunflower Trail Run is an annual running event held in Buhler, Kansas, featuring a scenic course through over 20 acres of beautiful sunflowers. Participants can choose from several events, including a competitive 5K, a non-competitive 5K, a 1-mile run, and a virtual 5K option. All runners receiv..

The Hell Creek Half & 50K is a scenic running event taking place at Wilson State Park in Sylvan Grove, Kansas. Scheduled for August 23, 2025, participants can choose between a half marathon and a 50K race, both featuring rugged, runnable single-track trails with stunning views of Wilson Lake. The 50..

The Hawk Hundred, organized by the Lawrence Trail Hawks, is a premier trail running event held at Clinton State Park in Lawrence, Kansas. Participants can choose from four distances: 100 miles, 75 miles, 50 miles, and a marathon. The course features a challenging 25-mile loop with technical trails, ..

The Iron Will 100 is an endurance running event taking place in Junction City, KS, featuring multiple race distances including a 100-mile, 100K, 50-mile, and 50K. The course consists of flat, fast river trails with significant shade, designed for optimal running conditions. Participants can expect w..

Midwest Endurance Ultrapalooza is an exciting running event taking place in Osawatomie, Kansas, featuring a variety of distances including 100 Miler, 100K, 50 Miler, 50K, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Flint Hills, the course is primarily flat and consists of cr..

FlatRock 101 is a renowned trail running event taking place in Independence, Kansas, featuring distances of 50K, 25K, 12K, and 5K. Celebrated as the first and oldest trail ultra in Kansas, it offers a challenging course along the Elk River Hiking Trail, showcasing unique limestone bluffs and scenic ..

The Hell Creek 100 is an exciting endurance running event taking place from October 3 to 5, 2025, in Sylvan Grove, Kansas. Participants can choose from various distances, including the challenging Pure Hell 140, 100-mile, 100K, and 20-mile races, all set on the scenic Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail..

The Heartland event, taking place in Cassoday, KS from October 10-12, 2025, features a variety of ultra-distance races including a 125-mile, 100-mile, 100K, 50-mile, marathon, and half marathon. The course primarily consists of backcountry gravel roads, offering stunning views of the Flint Hills tal..

The Unbridled 50 Mile is a challenging endurance race set in Hillsdale, KS, featuring a 10-mile loop course primarily on horse trails. Participants can choose from three distances: 50 miles, 50K, and 10 miles. The event emphasizes self-sufficiency, with one aid station at the Start/Finish area and a..

The Kansas Rails-to-Trails Extravaganza is an exciting running event taking place in Ottawa, Kansas, featuring multiple race distances including 100 Miler, 100K, 50 Miler, 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5 Miler. The course runs along the scenic Prairie Spirit Trail, offering a mix of crushed lime..

The KUS 6/12/24 Hour Run is an ultramarathon event taking place on November 7-8, 2025, at Valley Center Intermediate School in Valley Center, Kansas. Participants can choose from four race durations: 6 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours, and a night 12-hour run. The event features a certified 400-meter track..

Miola Madness - Fall Edition is a timed running event hosted by Midwest Endurance, taking place around the scenic Miola Lake in Paola, KS. Participants can choose to run for 3, 6, 9, or 12 hours on a 6-mile crushed limestone loop, making it a perfect challenge for runners of all levels. A new 10K di..

The Turkey Trails event in Goddard, Kansas, is a family-friendly running event scheduled for November 30, 2025. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 1 Mile, 5k, 10k, and a Kids Dash, along with a virtual race option. The event promises great swag, including a designer shirt an..

Ollie's Ultra is an endurance running event taking place at Santa Fe Park in Chanute, Kansas. Participants can choose from various race durations, including 24, 12, 9, 6, and 3 hours, all on a USATF Certified Course. Runners will complete a 2.022-mile loop, with only full loops counting towards thei..