Trail Running calendar near Plaza Area 2025-2026

Tackle a very hilly 10 mile trail loop at Wyandotte County Lake Park in Kansas City, KS on January 11, 2026, limited to 100 runners and perfect as a tune up for Psycho Wyco. Finish with beefy chili, swag and finisher hardware to celebrate.

Tackle rugged single track and bridle trails at Wyandotte County Lake Park with three distance options and a 190 runner cap for an intimate trail race. A race shirt, post race chili, downloadable photos and distance specific finisher awards..

Run the Skyline Scramble at Skyline Park in Topeka on March 7, 2026. Choose 12, 6 or 3 hour timed loops on a rugged 2.15 mile trail with rocks, roots and a climb to Burnett's Mound.

Run around scenic Miola Lake in timed 3 hour, 6 hour, 9 hour and 12 hour events or try the new 10K at Miola Madness Spring Into Daylight Savings. Join the series for bonus swag and challenge yourself on the crushed limestone loop.

Celebrate Pi Day on the scenic Lawrence River Trails in Lawrence, KS. Choose the 3.14 mile Pi Miler, the looped River Rotation Half Marathon, or push for the Pi Slam combining both in a fun, festive trail challenge.

Run the scenic Prairie Spirit rail trail in Ottawa, Kansas on March 28, 2026, with distances from 5 Mile to 100 Mile along crushed limestone through small towns. Manned aid stations, pacers allowed, and custom belt buckles for finishers who..

Pick 50K, 20 mile, 10 mile or fun run on a flat crushed gravel out and back along the scenic Flint Hills Trail from the Mile 0 trailhead. Manned aid about every 5 miles, plus race shirts, post race food, photos and finisher hardware.

Push your limits at Kansas City Backyard Ultra, Aug 7 to 9, 2026 at Mill Creek Park on the Country Club Plaza. Pick Last Runner Standing or timed 3, 6, 9 or 12 hour formats, grab swag and maybe earn up to $500 toward Backyard Worlds travel.

Tackle rugged trails at Clinton State Park in Lawrence with the Hawk Hundred, offering 100, 75, 50 and marathon options on a scenic 25 mile loop. Staffed aid stations and live timing help runners through technical terrain and overnight hour..

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 Show Me Your Free State Marathon and Ultra near Rosecrans Memorial Airport in St Joseph, MO on October 24, 2026. Choose distances from half to 100 mile on a scenic 25 mile loop that follows the Missouri River and Loess Hills.

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.