Kansas City
Trail Running Calendar near Kansas City 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Kansas City 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.
October 2026
A trail 10K in Olathe, KS on October 17, 2026 organized by Team Sparkle with water-only aid, a cupless policy, and a portion of entry fees donated to Urban Trail Co.
November 2026
A roughly 10 km trail race at Shawnee Mission Park South organized by Team Sparkle, cupless with water only aid stations and a $5 per entry donation to Urban Trail Co.
Trail run at Shoal Creek Living History Museum in Hodge Park offering 2 or 5 miles, walkers welcome, with post-run mug and soup on Nov 14, 2026.
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 hilly 10 mile trail run in Kansas City with limited aid, timing, chili and unique awards, limited to 100 entrants.
February 2027
Trail race in Kansas City, KS on Feb 20, 2027 offering 50K, 20M and 10M loop courses on technical single track with aid stations and postrace chili.
September 2027
Multi discipline adventure races in Olathe KS featuring 6 hour trekking biking and paddling courses and 2 hour on foot courses across prairie, trails, and lake.