Logo

The Skyline Scramble - Topeka, KS

Southwest Topeka, United States • 7 Mar 2026

The Skyline Scramble in Topeka, KS, is a challenging trail running event featuring 3-, 6-, and 12-hour time blocks. Held at Skyline Park, runners navigate a rugged 2.15-mile single loop course with rocks, roots, and boardwalks, including a climb to the highest point on Burnett’s Mound, site of the 1966 tornado. Each loop offers about 250 feet of elevation gain, providing a demanding yet scenic experience with beautiful views of Topeka. The course remains open to the public, and the event emphasizes trail respect and environmental care. Awards are given to top finishers, and all participants receive medals and race shirts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Kansas Southwest Topeka

Race information

Registration Facebook
12 hr
250 m+
12 Hr
6 hr
250 m+
6hr
3 hr
250 m+
3hr
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

The Snake 10-Mile Trail Race

Lawrence - 28 mi from Southwest Topeka

The Snake 10-Mile Trail Race is an annual trail running event held at Overlook Park near Clinton Lake in Lawrence, Kansas. Now in its seventh year, the race features a challenging 10-mile course known for its winding layout through rugged trails and old-growth forest along the lake's north shore. Th..

Hawk Hundred

Lawrence - 28 mi from Southwest Topeka

The Hawk Hundred is a challenging trail running event held at Clinton State Park in Lawrence, Kansas. It offers multiple race distances including 100 miles, 75 miles, 50 miles, and a marathon. The course features a 25-mile loop of technical, rolling trails with aid stations providing vegan, vegetari..

Free State Trail Run

Meriden - 15 mi from Southwest Topeka

The Free State Trail Run, held in Meriden, Kansas, offers challenging distances including a 40-mile, marathon, half marathon, and quarter marathon. The race takes place on a 6.75-mile single-track loop trail through a hardwood forest with rocky, technical terrain and moderate elevation changes. Runn..

Sanders' Saunter Charity Race

Lawrence - 28 mi from Southwest Topeka

The Sanders' Saunter Charity Race, held at Clinton State Park in Lawrence, Kansas, offers 10K, 25K, and 50K trail running distances. The course features scenic routes along the white, yellow, and blue trails, including challenging ascents and descents around Sanders Mound. The 50K race consists of t..

Cactus Roulette Endurance Event

Lawrence - 28 mi from Southwest Topeka

...

The Cactus Roulette Endurance Event is a unique trail race held at Clinton Lake State Park in Lawrence, Kansas. Offering four time options—24-hour, 12-hour Owl (Saturday PM), 12-hour Lark (Sunday AM), and 6-hour—the race features three distinct loops ranging from 1.9 to 3.6 miles. Runners spin a rou..