Trail Running calendar near Lexington 2026-2027

Timed running event at Miola Lake in Paola, KS offering a 10K and timed options up to 12 hours on a roughly 6 mile crushed limestone loop. Aid stations are provided and the organizer does not offer refunds or transfers.

A 10K trail race at Big Bull Creek Park in Edgerton, KS on July 18, 2026, organized by Team Sparkle. Entry fees include a donation to Urban Trail Co and the race is part of a six race Tour de Trail series.

A looped trail race at Wyandotte County Lake Park offering 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile options on hilly, mostly shaded single track and bridle trails. Multiple aid stations, mandatory personal hydration, and a nine hour time limit.

The Snake 10 Mile Trail Race is an annual trail run at Clinton Lake in Lawrence, Kansas, winding through old growth forest and rugged trails, with a midway aid station and a post race watermelon feast.

Night Wolf in Kansas City KS offers evening trail races over 5 km and 10 km, with a double option totaling 15 km. Courses are on variable bridle trails, with awards, a random prize drawing, light swag, and a post-race pizza and drinks gathe..

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.

A multi-day running event in Mill Creek Park, Kansas City (Aug 7–9, 2026) featuring a Last Runner Standing loop format and separate three, six, nine and twelve hour timed events on four one-mile laps.

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.

Tour de Trail: Lexington Lake is a trail event in DeSoto, KS on August 15, 2026, run by Team Sparkle as part of a six race series. Entries support Urban Trail Co; the course is in the 10K range and aid stations are water only.

The River Rat Obstacle 5K will take place in Lexington on Saturday 29 August 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A 5K terrain run with road and trail sections in Leavenworth, Kansas on September 6, 2026. A virtual 3.1 mile option is available and the registration fee is $35.

A trail running event at Clinton Lake State Park in September 2026 offering 100-mile, 50-mile, and marathon distances on a 25-mile loop with staffed aid stations, chip timing, and finisher awards.

A certified 6.6 kilometer trail event at Watkins Mill State Park on September 26, 2026 with in person and virtual options. Proceeds support the Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site.

Ultrapalooza in Osawatomie KS takes place on the Flint Hills Trail and offers out and back races from 5K to 100 miles. The flat crushed gravel course has staffed aid stations and defined time limits.

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.

ASL for All 5K in Olathe pairs a community 5K walk, run and roll with kids fun runs and an ASL festival at the Museum of Deaf History, Arts and Culture. Proceeds support local deaf organizations.

A trail event at Wyandotte County Lake Park on September 26, 2026 offering 50k, 25k and 12k options. The course is mostly single track with a clockwise loop and includes post race food, event swag, and on course aid.

A trail running event at Shawnee Mission Park with 10M, 20M, 40M, and 50M options, varied terrain, cupless aid stations, a contingency 10-mile course, and awards for finishers.

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..