Trail Running calendar near Kansas City 2026-2027

We have found 30 Trailruns within 80 miles of Kansas City. See below where and when you can find the races.

The Prairie Spirit Trail event features a flat, out-and-back course on a converted rail trail in Kansas. Runners can choose from seven distances, from a 5-miler to a 100-mile ultramarathon. The course is well-supported with frequent aid sta..

April 2026

Run the historic Flint Hills Trail on a flat, fast crushed gravel path. Choose from a 50K, 20 mile, 10 mile, or a casual Fun Run. The event includes race shirts, stocked aid stations, and finisher medals.

May 2026

This 10k trail run or hike takes place at Shawnee Mission Park, part of a summer series exploring Kansas City's trails. It supports local trail maintenance and offers a relaxed 4-hour time limit. All finishers receive a unique handmade awar..

Honor a local legacy at this Leavenworth event featuring a 5K terrain run on road and trail paths. Support student scholarships through the physical race or a virtual 3.1 mile option.

June 2026

Explore the trails at Wyandotte County Lake Park in this 10kish race. Part of a summer series, it supports local trail maintenance. Enjoy a cupless course with water stations and receive a unique finisher's award.

July 2026

Explore the trails at Big Bull Creek Park in this 10k-ish summer trail run. Part of a six-race series showcasing Kansas City area trails, it supports local trail maintenance. All participants get a handmade finisher's award and a trail-spec..

Event Overview The Psycho Psummer Run Toto Run is a trail running event held on July 25, 2026, at Wyandotte County Lake Park in Kansas City, Kansas. The event offers three distances: 50K, 20 miles, and 10 miles. All races start at 8:00 AM a..

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.

August 2026

Experience a summer running tradition in Kansas City with distances ranging from a 50m Kids Dash to a competitive half marathon. Enjoy chip timed results and celebrate your finish with a custom medal and ice cream.

Run through the scenic countryside of Knob Noster on a smooth paved trail. Choose between four race distances from 5K to 20K and receive a finisher medal at the Spirit Trailhead.

Join the Tour de Trail series for a 10k trail run at Lexington Lake in DeSoto. This event welcomes runners and hikers on a scenic course, with part of each entry supporting local trails. All finishers receive a unique handmade award.

September 2026

Race Overview The Hawk Hundred is a trail running event presented by the Lawrence Trail Hawks. It offers a 100-mile, a 50-mile, and a marathon (26.2 miles) distance. The race is held at Clinton State Park in Lawrence, Kansas, at the Army Co..

The 13th annual Watkins Mill Get Outdoors 6.6K takes runners on a certified trail loop around Williams Creek Lake in the state park. The event supports the historic site and includes a finisher's medal, tour passes, and post-race festivitie..

Ultrapalooza offers eight distances on the flat, crushed gravel Flint Hills Trail in Kansas. This late September event features fully stocked aid stations and is part of the Kansas Super Slam series. It culminates at a festive start/finish..

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..

Experience the Golden Harvest Half Marathon and 5k/10k in Kansas City. Choose from multiple distances including a half marathon with pacers, chip timed races, and fun dashes for children.

October 2026

Tale Of Two Trails The Tale Of Two Trails event takes place in Shawnee Mission Park in Shawnee, Kansas. The event name comes from the course combining two separate trail systems within the same park. The 10-mile race uses only one trail sys..

Explore Kansas City trails in this 10k event for runners and hikers. Part of a six-race series, it supports local trail maintenance. All finishers receive a unique handmade award.

Experience a unique multi state course starting in Missouri and crossing into Kansas. Choose from five distances including a 100 mile ultra on a scenic loop featuring river views and autumn foliage.