Kansas
Kansas Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Kansas for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 46 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Kansas below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
Trail race at Clinton State Park offering 10K, 25K and 50K courses with aid stations, crewneck sweatshirt and charity fundraising options.
Run as many 1 mile laps as possible in 6, 12, or 24 hours on a limestone and grass course in Marquette, Kansas.
Experience the trails of Shawnee Mission Park in this 10k event supporting local trail maintenance, open to both runners and hikers.
A community 5K on the Victory Village Campus trails with free registration, accurate timing, gender and age-group awards, PR awards, and opportunities to donate to Victory Village Christian Academy.
A community trail event on 11/14/2026 at Trinity Academy offering 5K and 1 Mile runs, T-shirts, pancake breakfast options, family packs, and raffle proceeds supporting Trinity Academy.
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.
December 2026
Test your limits at Ollie's Ultra in Kansas, featuring multiple timed events from 3 to 48 hours on a certified 2.022 mile soft trail loop.
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
Experience the technical trails of Kansas at WinterRock, featuring 12K and 25K races through limestone bluffs and forest paths along the Elk River Hiking Trail.
A very hilly 10 mile trail loop at Wyandotte County Lake Park in Kansas City KS with limited aid, timing, chili and awards, limited to 100 entrants.
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.
February 2027
Trail race near Kansas City offering 10M, 20M and 50K looped courses on technical hilly single track with limited entry and distance specific awards.
March 2027
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.
A trail event at Kanopolis Lake State Park where runners carry a 50+ lb cross for a 10K, with additional 5K and 10K trail options and post-race food and awards.
April 2027
Mud Factor Wichita is a 5K mud and obstacle run at Bar 2 Bar MX in Maize, Kansas on April 10, 2027, with adult and KIDZ waves, a $27 early bird price, and a required signed waiver.
Experience the inaugural Meadowlark Marathon on a new trail from Lindsborg to McPherson featuring a marathon, half marathon, and 5k with a post race party at Riverside Park.
Trail event at Elk City Lake near Independence KS offering 101 Mile, 101K, 50K and shorter distances on a rocky single-track course with regular aid stations.
Test your limits at this multi day endurance event in Abilene featuring a certified loop course where runners can earn up to six buckles for reaching milestone distances.
Backyard ultra at Wilson State Park near Sylvan Grove KS with 4 miles 880 feet single track laps beside Wilson Lake and 24/7 live media coverage.
May 2027
An out-and-back ultrarun in Cassoday KS across gravel roads and Flint Hills prairie, offering 50 mile, 50K and 25K with multiple aid stations and drop bag support.