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Trail Running Calendar near Ottawa 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Ottawa for 2026-2027! We've gathered 10 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

Trail Running Calendar United States
September 2026
Sep
12
Sa

Hawk Hundred

Trail Run 26 mi 50 mi 100 mi
Trail running at Clinton State Park with 100 mile, 50 mile and marathon options on a 25 mile technical loop with staffed aid stations and chip timing.
Sep
26-27
Sa - Su

Midwest Endurance Ultrapalooza

Trail Run 5 km 10 km ... 100 km 100 mi
A multi-distance trail event on the Flint Hills Trail in Osawatomie, KS offering distances from 5K to 100 mile with staffed aid stations and time limits.
October 2026
Oct
10
Sa

Lap the Lake - Melvern

Trail Run 5 km 10 km 13 mi
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.
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 with certified courses, aid stations, crew access, and buckle awards for finishers.
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
1
Su

Second Wind Foundation Run

Trail Run 5 km 10 km 10 mi
Trail races on the Flint Hills Trail in Osawatomie offering 5K, 10K and 10 mile options on a flat, crushed-gravel surface with trail-themed medals and awards.
Nov
7
Sa

Miola Madness - Fall Edition

Trail Run 10 km
Timed running event in Paola KS offering 12 hour, 9 hour, 6 hour, 3 hour and a new 10K on a crushed limestone loop with stocked aid stations.
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.
January 2027
Jan
23-24
Sa - Su

Cactus Roulette Endurance Event

Backyard Ultra
Duration trail race at Clinton Lake State Park where runners spin a roulette wheel to select one of three loops; time options include 24, 12 and 6 hours.
May 2027
May
15
Sa

Outlast Kansas City

Backyard Ultra 19 mi
A six hour trail endurance event in Osawatomie where runners complete a 5K each hour, earn patches and a tee, and compete for local and national prizes.
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