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Trail Running Calendar near Lawrence 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Lawrence for 2026-2027! We've gathered 14 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

September 2026
Sep
26
Sa

KCCC Fall Series 5K

Trail Run 3 mi
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.
October 2026
Oct
3
Sa

Tale Of Two Trails

Trail Run 10 mi 20 mi 40 mi 50 mi
Trail race at Shawnee Mission Park offering 10, 20, 40 and 50 mile courses that combine two trail systems with cupless aid stations and looped routes.
Oct
11
Su

Free State Trail Run

Trail Run 7 mi 13 mi 26 mi 40 mi
Experience technical single track loops through a hardwood forest with views of Lake Perry in distances ranging from a quarter marathon to a 40 miler.
Oct
17
Sa

Tour de Trail: Cedar Niles

Trail Run 10 km
Join a 10k trail race at Cedar Niles in Olathe for a cupless running experience that supports local trail maintenance and welcomes both runners and hikers.
Oct
17
Sa

Maple Leaf Run

Trail Run 5 km
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.
Oct
18
Su

Ad Astra Running Billy Mills 10K

Trail Run 10 km
Run or walk a 10K on the championship cross country course at Haskell Indian Nations University to honor Olympic legend Billy Mills.
Oct
24
Sa

Kansas Rails-To-Trails Extravaganza

Trail Run Half Marathon Marathon ... 100 km 100 mi
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.
Oct
24
Sa

Haunted Jaunt 10K Trail Race - Lawrence

Trail Run 5 km 10 km
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.
November 2026
Nov
7
Sa

Sanders' Saunter Charity Race

Trail Run 10 km 25 km 50 km
A charity trail run at Clinton Lake offering 50K, 25K and 10K on marked trails with aid stations, required hydration for longer distances, and a Hero Runner fundraising program.
Nov
14
Sa

Tour de Trail - Shawnee Mission Park South

Trail Run 10 km
Experience the trails of Shawnee Mission Park in this 10k event supporting local trail maintenance, open to both runners and hikers.
December 2026
Dec
19
Sa

Slough and Steady

Trail Run 25 km 50 km 100 km 125 mi
Experience the bluffs and woodlands of Perry Lake in Ozawkie, Kansas, with distances ranging from 25 kilometers to 125 miles on a scenic and varied trail course.
January 2027
Jan
23-24
Sa - Su

Cactus Roulette Endurance Event

Backyard Ultra
Test your luck and endurance at Clinton Lake State Park where a roulette wheel determines which trail loop you run in this unique duration event.
March 2027
Mar
6
Sa

The Skyline Scramble - Topeka, KS

Trail Run
Test your endurance at Skyline Park in Topeka with 3, 6, or 12 hour timed trail races and a team relay on a rugged 2.15 mile loop.
June 2027
Jun
26
Sa

Night Hawk 50K - Lawrence, KS

Trail Run 10 mi 20 mi 50 km
Multi-distance trail event in Lawrence, KS on June 26, 2027, organized by the Lawrence Trail Hawks with 50K, 20M, and 10M options.
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