Chisholm Trail Trot 5K
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About the race
The Chisholm Trail Trot 5K is held in Clearwater, Kansas, on October 17, 2026, at 140 Fourth Ave. The event uses a grass cross country course that crosses part of the historic Chisholm Trail. Parking is available in the Clearwater Middle School parking lot.
Packet pickup is on race morning at the tent near the finish line, just south of the middle school parking lot. The starting line sits just east of the football field. A black arch marks the start and a red arch marks the finish. Water, fruit and donuts are available after the race. Timing is provided by RunSignUp’s mobile timing service.
The program includes two race distances:
- 5K on a grass cross country course
- 400 m Tots Trot for ages 5 to 10; all participants receive a medal
Registration for the 5K has a fee of $5.00; the Tots Trot is free. Registration opens April 28, 2026 and closes October 17, 2026.
Cash prizes are awarded to top three placers. For ages 18 and above in male and female divisions the prizes are 1st $75, 2nd $50, 3rd $30. For ages 17 and below the prizes are 1st $50, 2nd $40, 3rd $25.
The race coincides with Clearwater’s Annual Fall Festival and related community activities that take place the same morning. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
