Trail Running calendar near Kearney 2026-2027

Run rugged single track loops at Wyandotte County Lake Park: 10 mile, 20 mile or 50K on a 10.35 mile loop with rocky roots and about 1,300 feet of climb per loop. Limited to 190 runners, finishers get swag and chili.

The The Skyline Scramble - Topeka, KS will take place in Southwest Topeka on Saturday 7 March 2026. You can run between 3 and 12 hours.

Run Miola Madness in Paola KS on a scenic 6 mile crushed limestone loop around Miola Lake, with 3, 6, 9 and 12 hour options plus a new 10K. Start the three race series and race for a series jacket or course records.

Celebrate Pi Day with trail runs on the scenic Lawrence River Trails, featuring a 3.14 mile Pi Miler, a 13.1 mile half marathon, or the 16.24 mile Pi Slam. Enjoy runnable singletrack, friendly aid stations, and post race camaraderie.

A rails to trails out and back event in Ottawa, Kansas offering distances from 5 miles to 100 miles, USATF certified courses, fully stocked aid stations, crew access and custom finishers' belt buckles or medals.

Explore the scenic Flint Hills Trail from Mile 0 in Osawatomie with distances from a Fun Run to a 50K, all one out and back on flat crushed gravel. Stocked aid stations plus tech shirts and medals for longer races add extra motivation.

A timed hill-loop event on Ogg Road in Shawnee, KS offering 3 hour and 6 hour formats. Runners complete 1.1 mile laps with about 200 feet of climb per lap, chip timed with an aid station and awards for top finishers.

A 10K-ish trail stage at Shawnee Mission Park North that is part of a six-race Tour de Trail series, cupless with water-only aid, clock timing, and a portion of each entry donated to Urban Trail Co.

Test your limits at the Kansas City Backyard Ultra at Mill Creek Park on the Country Club Plaza, featuring a Last Runner Standing contest plus 3, 6, 9 and 12 hour timed events. Run hourly 4.17 mile loops beside the J C Nichols Fountain for..

Take on the Hawk Hundred at Clinton State Park in Lawrence KS with a 25 mile loop offering marathon to 100 mile options. Technical rolling trails, chip timing, live updates and stocked aid stations create a true ultrarunning test.

Run the Jesse James Festival 5k and 10k in Kearney for scenic park trails, a charming foot bridge, and a signature hill that 10k runners conquer twice. Prefer an easier pace? Enjoy a relaxed 1.3 mile stroll around the pond.

Run the Watkins Mill Get Outdoors 6.6K on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Watkins Mill State Park, a scenic certified loop around Williams Creek Lake on forest trails. In person or virtual, enjoy a finisher medal, music, food trucks and sup..

Ultrapalooza in Osawatomie, Kansas Sept 26 27 2026 offers distances from 5K to 100 Miler on the scenic Flint Hills Trail. Flat crushed gravel, prairie and river views plus well spaced aid stations create a rewarding challenge for runners.

Challenge yourself at the Show Me Your Free State Marathon and Ultra in St Joseph, Missouri on October 24 2026, with distances from half marathon to 100 mile. Run a scenic 25 mile loop along the Missouri River and Loess Hills that crosses i..

Miola Madness Fall Edition at Miola Lake near Paola KS offers timed runs from 3 to 12 hours plus a new 10K for those who prefer fixed distance. Enjoy looping crushed limestone trails, well stocked aid stations, and a lively lakeside race hu..

Enjoy a late November trail run in Smithville benefiting the New Hope Scholarship Fund. Choose a scenic self timed 5k or 1.25 mile fun run on varied trails around Lake Remote with nature stations, kids welcome.

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.