Kansas
Kansas Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Kansas for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 50 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Kansas below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
Weekly Monday evening trail runs at Shawnee Mission Park with 2.5 and 4.5 mile loops, female led and inclusive, with paved options when dirt is wet.
Trail event at Clinton State Park with 100 mile, 50 mile and marathon options on a 25 mile loop, staffed aid stations and chip timing.
A 10K trail race in Kanopolis State Park on the Horsethief Canyon Trail, featuring hills, rocky and sandy sections, and up to five shallow water crossings.
A multi-distance ultramarathon in Junction City KS on September 19 2026 with 100, 50, and 50K courses plus a 36 hour option on a shaded river trail.
Trail races in Independence, KS with 50K, 25K, 12K and 5K on a single-track Elk River course plus multiple aid stations and event support.
Trail ultramarathon event in Osawatomie KS on the Flint Hills Trail offering multiple distances with aid stations, drop bag service, and time limits for longer races.
A trail 5K at Kill Creek Park with separate youth and standard entries, packet pick-up in Shawnee and Olathe, and age-group awards for top finishers.
Trail races of 50k, 25k, and 12k at Wyandotte County Lake Park in Kansas City KS on mostly single-track trails with post-race food and event swag.
October 2026
Multi-distance trail race at Shawnee Mission Park offering 10M, 20M, 40M, and 50M courses across the park’s north and south shore trails.
A multi-distance ultrarunning event in Cassoday Kansas featuring largely gravel courses through the Flint Hills, including new 4 person relay and map‑guided 125 mile option.
A multi-distance gravel and pavement event at Melvern Lake on October 10, 2026 offering bike, run, walk, ruck, and T-shirt options with lake and trail scenery.
A 5K obstacle event at the Goddard Fall Festival on October 10, 2026 featuring eleven inflatable obstacles and tiered registration with youth and group discounts.
Looped trail event in Meriden KS on rocky single track offering 6.75 mile loops from a quarter marathon to a 40 mile ultra.
A roughly 10 km trail race in Olathe KS organized by Team Sparkle, cupless with clock timing and water aid; part of a six race Tour de Trail series.
A grass cross country 5K in Clearwater, Kansas with a 400 m Tot Trot for kids and cash prizes for top adult and youth finishers.
An annual October run in Baldwin City, KS featuring an all grass course with a 5k and 1 Mile Kids Run plus medals and overall winner plaques.
Run or walk a 10K on the championship cross country course at Haskell Indian Nations University to honor Olympic legend Billy Mills.
Multi-distance trail event on the Prairie Spirit Trail in Ottawa KS offering 100 mile, 100K, 50 mile, 50K, marathon and half marathon with stocked aid stations.
A nighttime trail event on the Lawrence River Trails offering 5K and 10K loop courses with themed spooky elements, required personal lights, aid stations, wooden finisher medals, and family-friendly age rules.