Trail Running calendar near Knob Noster 2026-2027

Miola Madness in Paola KS is a timed running event on a roughly six mile crushed limestone loop around Miola Lake, offering multi hour timed races and a new 10K with stocked aid stations and on course fuel.

A near 10K trail race at Big Bull Creek Park in Edgerton KS on July 18, 2026, part of a six-race Tour de Trail series. Clock timing, water only aid stations so runners must bring their own hydration device, and awards for podium finishers.

A trail event on July 25, 2026 at Wyandotte County Lake Park offering 50 kilometer, 20 mile and 10 mile races on a 10.4 mile hilly loop with staffed aid stations and a mandatory hydration requirement.

Evening trail races in Kansas City offering 5k and 10k options plus a double for a combined 15k. Trails are bridle routes with notable elevation gain and the 10k includes running in darkness so a headlamp is needed.

A certified 8K out and back on the Katy Trail at McBaine with staggered starts based on predicted finish times. Registration is online only; Columbia Track Club members enter free and other participants pay $10.

A trail event at Camp Lake of the Woods in Swope Park on August 1, 2026 featuring a 5K walk, a 5K run and an approximately 11K rocky loop intended for experienced trail runners, with water stations, packet pickup and a postrace raffle.

The The Orange Run: Will Hildreth Memorial 5K will take place in Longview Lake Swim Beach on Saturday 1 August 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Kansas City Backyard Ultra is a Last Runner Standing event at Mill Creek Park on the Country Club Plaza. Runners repeat four mile loops with aid every mile while 3 hour, 6 hour, 9 hour and 12 hour timed events share the course.

A paved out and back running event on the Spirit Trail in Knob Noster, Missouri. Distances include 5K, 10K, 15K and 20K, and all finishers receive a medal.

A trail 10k at Lexington Lake in DeSoto, KS on August 15, 2026, part of a six‑race Tour de Trail series organized by Team Sparkle. Entry fees include a $5 donation to Urban Trail Co and aid stations provide water only.

A fundraising obstacle event at Lexington High School featuring a two-loop 5K with repeated obstacles and a 1 mile fun run with slip n' slide elements. Proceeds support the Lexington Cross Country team and registrants receive a race shirt.

The 13th Annual Get Outdoors 6.6K at Watkins Mill State Park follows a certified loop around the 100 acre Williams Creek Lake through forested fall colors. In-person and virtual options include a shirt, bib, medal and two guided tour passes..

A multi-distance trail event on the Flint Hills Trail in Osawatomie, KS, featuring out-and-back courses on crushed gravel, staffed aid stations, drop bag support, pacer allowances for longer distances, and distance-specific awards.

A 3.1 mile trail 5K at Kill Creek Park in Olathe with separate youth and open divisions, packet pick-up options, wave starts, and age-group medals through 70 plus.

Trail races in Kansas City on September 26, 2026 offering 50k, 25k and 12k on mostly single track loop trails. Registration includes shirt, aid, catered food and beer; 50k finishers receive a hat.

Tale of Two Trails is a trail event at Shawnee Mission Park offering 10, 20, 40 and 50 mile options. Courses mix runnable and technical singletrack, use cupless aid stations, and operate within park time limits.

Three race formats on Bridal Cave Road and Thunder Mountain Park in Camdenton, MO: the Bridal 5Kave, a 3 hour challenge, and a 6 hour challenge. Each repeat includes about 1/2 mile down and 1/2 mile up with roughly 300 feet of elevation gai..

A timed trail event at Rothwell Park where participants complete as many one mile loops as possible within a chosen 3, 6 or 12 hour category; entries are available as solo runs or three person team relays and proceeds support Special Olympi..

Trail event at Rock Bridge State Park offering 50K and 25K courses on mostly single track with creek crossings, chip timing, aid stations, an eight hour limit, and limited entries.

A trail 10K in Olathe organized by Team Sparkle, part of a six-race Tour de Trail series, with clock timing, cupless water stations, and a $5 per-entry donation to Urban Trail Co.