4 aidin 18 days
Show Me Your Free State Marathon and Ultra
St. Joseph, MO552 ft gain
100 mi50 mi+3
Open until Oct 16from $90
Trail Races & Ultramarathons Near Kansas City, MO
As of October 6, 2026, Crewable lists 17 upcoming trail races and ultramarathons near Kansas City, MO from October 2026 to June 2027. The next is Free State Trail Run on October 11 in Meriden, KS. Registration is open for 3.
Sources: UltraSignup, RunSignUp, UTMB, race organizers and race websites
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October 2026
5 racesShow Me Your Free State Marathon and Ultra
St. Joseph, MO552 ft gain100 mi50 mi+3Open until Oct 16from $90
November 2026
5 racesChup's Revenge
Kansas City, KS
December 2026
2 racesJanuary 2027
2 racesFebruary 2027
1 raceMarch 2027
1 raceJune 2027
1 raceQuick answers
What is the next trail race or ultramarathon near Kansas City, MO?
Free State Trail Run, on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in Meriden, KS. Distances: 40 mi, Marathon, Half Marathon.
What is the closest trail race or ultramarathon to Kansas City?
Alternate Chili Ten Mile Trail Run in Kansas City, KS, about 12 miles from Kansas City, on January 17, 2027.
How many trail races and ultramarathons near Kansas City, MO have open registration?
3 of the 17 list registration as open as of October 6, 2026, including Weston Bluffs Trail 5K & 10K, Kansas Rails-to-Trails and Show Me Your Free State Marathon and Ultra.
How many of the trail races near Kansas City, MO are ultramarathons?
12 of the 17 are ultramarathons (longer than a marathon, or a backyard, timed or 200+ mile format). The other 5 are shorter races.
What is the busiest month for trail races and ultramarathons near Kansas City, MO?
October 2026, with 5 of the 17. November 2026 follows with 5.
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