Trail Running calendar near Smithville 2026-2027

We have found 15 Trailruns within 80 miles of Smithville. See below where and when you can find the races.

Run the Psycho WyCo, a very hilly 10 mile loop at Wyandotte County Lake Park in Kansas City on January 11, then celebrate at the finish with swag and a bowl of beefy chili. Limited to 100 runners, with unique chili pot trophies and leashed..

February 2026

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.

March 2026

Take on rugged trails to Burnett's Mound at the Skyline Scramble, a time based ultrarun offering 12 Hour, new 12 Hour Team Relay, 6 Hour and 3 Hour options. Tackle a scenic wooded loop of rocks, roots and boardwalks while racing the clock.

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.

Run the Prairie Spirit Trail in Ottawa KS with options from 5 miles to a 100 mile ultra on scenic crushed limestone. Aid about every 5 miles, pacers allowed second half, and finishers within limits earn belt buckles or medals.

April 2026

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.

August 2026

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..

September 2026

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..

The Midwest Endurance Ultrapalooza will take place in Osawatomie from Saturday 26 September 2026 to Sunday 27 September 2026. You can run between 5 and 100 miles.

October 2026

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..

November 2026

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.