Trail Running Calendar Kansas 2026-2027

Timed running at Miola Lake in Paola, KS offering a 10K plus 3, 6, 9 and 12 hour options on a roughly 6 mile crushed limestone loop with stocked aid stations and crew access.

A trail race of about 10K at Big Bull Creek Park in Edgerton, KS, part of the Tour de Trail series that supports Urban Trail Co. Runners and hikers follow marked single track trails with a cupless aid setup and a four hour finish limit.

Trail race at Wyandotte County Lake Park with 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile options on a 10.4 mile loop through shaded hardwood forest, multiple aid stations, a 100-runner limit and mandatory personal hydration.

Experience a winding ten mile run through the rugged old growth forests of Clinton Lake. This annual trail race features midway aid stations and a post race watermelon feast for all participants.

A 10k trail stage at Lexington Lake in DeSoto, KS, part of the six-race Tour de Trail series, with $5 of each entry donated to Urban Trail Co. The event is cupless with water-only aid and offers podium awards plus a handmade finishers award..

Trail races at the Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail in Wilson State Park offering a half marathon and a 50k with significant elevation gain. The single-track course is well marked, with stocked aid stations, drop bag locations, crew restrict..

Experience a unique trail run through 20 acres of blooming sunflowers in Buhler. This event features timed races for all ages including a competitive 5K and a celebratory pancake breakfast.

A community backyard ultra at Sedgwick County Park with a 4.167 mile loop repeated each hour. Each registration includes a $100 donation to Family Promise of Greater Wichita to support local families experiencing homelessness.

A trail race at Clinton State Park offering 100-mile, 50-mile and marathon distances on a 25-mile loop. The event features staffed aid stations, chip timing, and distance-specific finisher items including a 100-mile buckle.

Experience the 14th annual Konza 25K and 10K at the Konza Prairie Nature Trail in Manhattan, Kansas. This September event offers scenic distance running and fundraising opportunities within a beautiful prairie landscape.

Multi-distance ultrarunning event in Junction City, Kansas featuring 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and a 36 hour option on a shaded river trail with aid stations every 5 miles and finisher buckles for all events.

FlatRock in Independence, KS stages trail races on a technical single track along the Elk River Hiking Trail with limestone bluffs and scenic views. Aid station support and crew or drop bag access are offered for longer distances.

Ultrapalooza runs on the Flint Hills Trail in Osawatomie, Kansas each September and offers a range of distances from 5K to 100 miles. The out and back courses use flat crushed gravel and feature staffed aid stations and formal time limits.

Join this 5K trail run through the scenic Kill Creek Park in Olathe. With age group medals and wave starts for all levels, it is a great choice for competitive runners and walkers alike.

This third annual 5K fundraiser celebrates Olathe as a Shared Signing Community. Participants can walk, run, or roll along the scenic Indian Creek Trail, followed by kids' fun runs and an ASL Festival. Proceeds support Deaf community organi..

A multi-distance trail race at Shawnee Mission Park offering 10, 20, 40, and 50 mile routes across two trail systems, cupless aid stations, drop bags for longer distances, and partnership with the Trail Mix Fund for entry assistance.

A set of races on mostly gravel backcountry roads around Cassoday, Kansas, crossing the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie. Distances range from half marathon to 125 mile with defined aid stations, crew access, pacer rules and time cutoffs.

A looped trail run near Meriden, KS, on 6.75 mile single-track loops through hardwood forest. Distances range from a quarter marathon to 40 miles, with staffed aid at the start and limited water-only points on the course.

A roughly 10K trail race in Olathe, KS, part of a six-race Tour de Trail series. Entry fees include a $5 donation to Urban Trail Co; the event is cupless, clock-timed, and allows leashed dogs.

A grass cross-country 5K in Clearwater, KS, that crosses parts of the Chisholm Trail and includes a kids Tots Trot, post-race refreshments, cash prizes by age/division, and planned chip timing.