Shawnee
Trail Running Calendar near Shawnee 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Shawnee for 2026-2027! We've gathered 15 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A 5K terrain run with road and trail sections in Leavenworth, Kansas on September 6, 2026. A virtual 3.1 mile option is available and the registration fee is $35.
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.
September 26, 2026 in Kansas City, KS: trail races of 50k, 25k and 12k on mostly single-track loops with aid, event shirt, medals, and catered food after the race.
October 2026
A 10k trail race in Olathe, KS, part of the Tour de Trail series; entries support Urban Trail Co, the event is cupless and participants must carry their own hydration.
November 2026
A 10k-ish trail race at Shawnee Mission Park South on November 14, 2026, organized by Team Sparkle with $5 of each entry donated to Urban Trail Co.
A self-timed trail fundraiser in Smithville, Missouri offering a 5K trail run/walk and a 1.25 mile family fun run. The route includes campground roads, Lake Remote trails, varied footing, wildlife sightings, and nature stations.
Thanksgiving morning at English Landing Park with a professionally timed 5K and a 2 mile family walk supporting local parks and animal shelter.
A five mile club run at Shelter 14, Wyandotte County Lake Park in Kansas City often held in late November as a Turkey Trot style event.
January 2027
A very hilly 10 mile trail loop in Kansas City with limited aid, timing, chili and awards, limited to 100 runners and organized by Trail Nerds.
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.
February 2027
Looped trail event in Kansas City with 10 mile, 20 mile and 50K options on rocky, hilly single-track; field limited to 190 participants.