Trail Running calendar near Du Bois 2026-2027

Support youth soccer at the first annual Omaha Surf Wave Run 5K in Papillion. Runners and walkers follow a scenic route through the Papillion Soccer Complex and Papio Trail to provide financial aid for local athletes.

An ultramarathon and marathon near Manhattan, Kansas, run mostly on dirt roads through the Flint Hills. The marathon uses a 1.2 mile lead loop plus a 25 mile loop; the 50 mile runs two 25 mile loops. Aid stations and post-race food are prov..

A trail running event on April 11, 2026 at Platte River State Park offering 10K, 5K, 2K and a free kids quarter mile, with rugged single-track trails, river views and proceeds supporting Midwest Elite Athletics.

An adventure orienteering race at Conestoga Lake on April 18, 2026 that combines trail running and paddling for solo entrants or teams of two or three. Registration closes April 3 and the entry fee includes a shirt, awards, snacks and drink..

Trail race at Lake Perry near Meriden Kansas with 50K, half marathon and quarter marathon on technical single track. Loop courses include staffed main aid station, water-only remote stations, manual timing, and distance specific finisher aw..

Trail and obstacle event at Rockford Lake in Beatrice on May 30, 2026, featuring an approximately 4-5 mile course with park-based challenges, a rucking option, included shirt/awards/snacks, and on-site camping.

A third annual 5K walk and run across a six generation ranch near Lecompton, Kansas, featuring prairie grass, rolling hills, a pond and creek. The event benefits the church General Fund and includes a complimentary beef burger and water.

Honor a local legacy at this Leavenworth event featuring a 5K terrain run on road and trail paths. Support student scholarships through the physical race or a virtual 3.1 mile option.

Mud Factor Omaha is a 5K mud run at Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch in Papillion NE on June 14, 2026, with separate kid and adult waves. Spectators pay $10 for festival access and a signed waiver plus photo ID are required for participants.

The 2nd Annual Corn to Run at Camp Cornhusker near Humboldt, NE offers trail events from a 1 mile fun run to a half marathon. Courses run through wooded rolling hills with aid stations, medical support, cabins and tent camping.

Experience the East and South trails of Wagon Train Lake at this nighttime race in Hickman. Choose between three distances and enjoy a looped course with a central aid station and camping options.

The Gravel Worlds Run Series takes runners onto the gravel and dirt roads around Lincoln, Nebraska. This self-supported event offers distances from a 5k to a 50k ultra, all featuring rolling hills. It's part of a larger weekend that include..

Experience the 14th annual Konza 25K and 10K at the Konza Prairie Nature Trail in Manhattan, Kansas. This September event offers scenic distance running and fundraising opportunities within a beautiful prairie landscape.

Navigate through Waubonsie Park using maps and instructions to find checkpoints in this final series race. Participants can compete solo or in teams for a self supported five mile orienteering challenge.

The Angry Cow Trail Run #3 takes place on the trails around Pawnee Lake. This third race in the series offers three out-and-back distances, with fees covering a shirt, medal, and refreshments.

A looped trail run near Meriden, KS, on 6.75 mile single-track loops through hardwood forest. Distances range from a quarter marathon to 40 miles, with staffed aid at the start and limited water-only points on the course.

A multiple distance loop event around Rosecrans Airport and nearby Kansas riverlands, with a 25 mile loop that passes the Missouri River and Loess Hills. Distances range from half marathon to 100 mile and include staffed aid stations and cr..

An evening community run at Woods Park in Lincoln on October 24, 2026 featuring a 1 mile youth race and a multi loop 5K on grass, presented by local running groups with food trucks and planned support for the Lincoln Food Bank.

This trail run offers four distance options through the scenic trails of Indian Cave State Park. Registration includes a shirt, gloves, snacks, and a medal, with free entry for veterans and active military.

A multi-distance trail event near Perry Lake, Ozawkie, KS on December 19, 2026, with 25K, 50K, 100K and 125 Mile options. The marked course runs through woodlands, bluffs, gravel roads and fields with multiple manned aid stations.