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The Skyline Scramble - Topeka, KS

Southwest Topeka, United States • 7 Mar 2026

The Skyline Scramble is a trail ultramarathon in Topeka, Kansas, centered at Skyline Park (3511 SW Skyline Pkwy). Runners tackle a rugged 2.15-mile loop through wooded hills with rocky, rooty terrain and boardwalks, gaining about 250 feet per lap. The route climbs to Burnett’s Mound, the site of the 1966 tornado, offering sweeping views of Topeka. The event offers three continuous-time formats—12-hour, 6-hour, and 3-hour blocks—allowing participants to complete as much distance as their block permits. Finishers receive a medal and a race shirt, with top male and female finishers in each block earning custom awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Kansas Southwest Topeka

Race information

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12 km
250 m+
12 Hr
6 km
250 m+
6hr
3 km
250 m+
3hr
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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