Trail Races & Ultramarathons in Kansas

As of October 6, 2026, Crewable lists 30 upcoming trail races and ultramarathons in Kansas from October 2026 to September 2027. The next is Heartland on October 9 in Cassoday. Registration is open for 3. One advertises prize money.

Sources: UltraSignup, RunSignUp, UTMB, race organizers and race websites

Hell Creek 1003 aid

in 24 days

Hell Creek 100

Sylvan Grove, KS10,120 ft gain
Open until Oct 24from $80
Free State Trail Run3 aid

in 5 days

Free State Trail Run

Meriden, KS4,512 ft gain
40 miMarathon+1
Closes Oct 9from $35
Slough & Steady5 aid

in 2 months

Slough & Steady

Ozawkie, KS3,300 ft gain
125 mi100K+2
Opens Dec 1

Race calendar

October 2026

6 races
  1. Hell Creek 100

    Sylvan Grove, KS10,120 ft gain
    Open until Oct 24from $80

November 2026

5 races

December 2026

2 races

January 2027

3 races

February 2027

1 race

March 2027

1 race

April 2027

4 races

May 2027

3 races

June 2027

1 race

July 2027

1 race

August 2027

1 race

September 2027

2 races

Quick answers

What is the next trail race or ultramarathon in Kansas?

Heartland, on Friday, October 9, 2026, in Cassoday. Distances: 125 mi, Relay.

How many trail races and ultramarathons in Kansas have open registration?

3 of the 30 list registration as open as of October 6, 2026, including Chisholm Trail Trot 5K, Kansas Rails-to-Trails and Hell Creek 100.

Which trail races and ultramarathons in Kansas offer prize money?

One race advertises prize money: Chisholm Trail Trot 5K ($425).

How many of the trail races in Kansas are ultramarathons?

23 of the 30 are ultramarathons (longer than a marathon, or a backyard, timed or 200+ mile format). The other 7 are shorter races.

What is the busiest month for trail races and ultramarathons in Kansas?

October 2026, with 6 of the 30. November 2026 follows with 5.

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