Running Races in Kansas — 2026

There are 119 running races in Kansas in 2026 across 42 cities. The next upcoming race is the 41st Annual Run for the Roses in Rose Hill on October 10. Popular distances include 5K races, ultras, 10K races.

Gobbler Grind Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Sun, Nov 22 · Overland Park, KS Overland Park

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $29 Open

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Turkey Trails- Wichita

Sun, Nov 22 · Wichita, KS Wichita

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Cawker City Fitness Center Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Cawker City, KS Cawker City

Road 2 Mile Walk3 Mile Walk/Run

From $15 Open

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Wee Fit Turkey Trot 4th annual

Thu, Nov 26 · Abilene, KS Abilene

Road 2mile5kJust Shirt +1

From $5 Open

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Topeka Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Topeka, KS Topeka

Road Kids Turkey Trot 1K RaceTurkey Trot 5KTurkey Trot 10K

From $5 Open 100 spots left

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Say Grace Thanksgiving Day 5K Race

Thu, Nov 26 · Wichita, KS Wichita

Road 16th Annual Say Grace Thanksgiving Day 5k Race

From $35 Open

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Pittsburg Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Pittsburg, KS Pittsburg

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Thanksgiving Day 5K Run & Family Stroll presented by T-Mobile

Thu, Nov 26 · Overland Park, KS Overland Park

Virtual Virtual 5K5K

From $35 Open

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2026 Route 66 Race Across Kansas

Sat, Nov 28 · Galena, KS Galena

Virtual Virtual Half Marathon Additional cost for Swag if outside the United States1/2 Marathon

From $66 Open

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Sneakers For Santa

Sat, Dec 5 · Topeka, KS Topeka

Road Reindeer Dash 100 Meter Dash5KGingerbread House Contest +2

From $0 Open

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Nolan Davidson Champions Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Kansas City, KS Kansas City

Virtual 1.10 MileVirtual Champions Run 5K5k +1

From $25 Open

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Salty Santa 5K

Sat, Dec 5 · Hutchinson, KS Hutchinson

Road Salty Santa 5K

From $45 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Kansas City

Sun, Dec 6 · Overland Park, KS Overland Park

Virtual 5K Timed5K UntimedVirtual Jingler +1

From $35 Open

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Bonner Springs YMCA Tri at the Y

Sun, Dec 6 · Bonner Springs, KS Bonner Springs

Triathlon Bonner Springs YMCA Tri at the Y

From $45 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Wichita, KS

Sat, Dec 12 · Wichita, KS Wichita

Virtual 1 Mile5K Timed5K Untimed +2

From $25 Open

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Great Santa Run 5K & Santa's Little Elves Fun Run

Sun, Dec 13 · Leawood, KS Leawood

Virtual 5K (Santa Hat & Medal)5K (Hoodie, Santa Hat, & Medal)5K (Long Sleeve Shirt, Santa Hat, & Medal) +2

From $12 Open Closing Soon

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Candy Cane Course - Wichita

Sun, Dec 20 · Wichita, KS Wichita

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Kansas City

Sat, Jan 2 · Olathe, KS Olathe

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Wichita

Sat, Jan 23 · Wichita, KS Wichita

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Runner's Edge KC - Spring Training Program & Full Year Program

Sat, Jan 30 · Mission, KS Mission

Road RE Alumni - Spring Training ProgramRE Participant - Full Year ProgramRE New Participant - Spring Training Program +3

From $185 Open

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Cold Front - Wichita

Sat, Feb 6 · Wichita, KS Wichita

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open

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Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Topeka

Sun, Feb 7 · Topeka, KS Topeka

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Tindall Orthodontics Be My Valentine 5K and 1.5 Mile Walk

Sat, Feb 13 · Manhattan, KS Manhattan

Virtual Tindall Orthodontics Be My Valentine 1.5 Mile WalkVirtual 5K RunTindall Orthodontics Be My Valentine 5K

From $25 Open

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Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Wichita

Sat, Feb 27 · Wichita, KS Wichita

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5k +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Topeka

Sun, Feb 28 · Topeka, KS Topeka

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Lawrence Shamrock Shuffle

Sat, Mar 6 · Lawrence, KS Lawrence

Virtual Shamrock Shuffle 5KFamily 5KFamily 5K +5

From $19.89 Open

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon 5K/10K - Wichita

Sat, Apr 3 · Wichita, KS Wichita

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Topeka

Sun, Apr 4 · Topeka, KS Topeka

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +5

From $0 Open 5 spots left

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Meadowlark Marathon

Sat, Apr 10 · Lindsborg, KS Lindsborg

Road 5kHalf MarathonMarathon

From $35 Open

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704 Blue Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Olathe, KS Olathe

Road 5k Run/Walk5k Run/Walk7.04 Mile Run +1

From $30 Open

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DoNot Stop Half Marathon/5K/10K - Kansas City

Sun, Apr 18 · Olathe, KS Olathe

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Garmin Olathe Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K in the land of Oz

Sat, Apr 24 · Olathe, KS Olathe

Road Munchkin RunMunchkin Run10K +5

From $25 Open

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Tower 2 Tower 5K

Sat, May 1 · Lenexa, KS Lenexa

Road Virtual Tower 2 Tower 5KTeam RegistrationTower 2 Tower 5K (in-person) +3

From $15 Open

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TopCity Half Marathon

Sat, May 1 · Topeka, KS Topeka

Road 5K Presented by B.E. Solutions & Technology5K Presented by B.E. Solutions & TechnologyHalf Marathon Presented by Fleet Feet +1

From $30 Open

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OUTLAST KANSAS CITY

Sat, May 15 · Osawatomie, KS Osawatomie

Trail 6 Hour Challenge

From $90 Open

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Shawnee Mission Park Adventure Race

Sun, May 16 · Lenexa, KS Lenexa

2-Hour Solo2-Hour Family/Team2-Hour Family/Team +9

From $40 Open

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Side Pockets .5K BeerRun for KHS

Sat, Jun 5 · Wichita, KS Wichita

Road Side Pockets 2026 Beer Run 0.5k for KHSSide Pockets 5th Annual Beer Run 0.5K for KHS 2027

From $25 Open

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Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - Wichita

Sun, Jun 6 · Wichita, KS Wichita

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Treat Trot - Kansas City

Sat, Jun 12 · Olathe, KS Olathe

Virtual 5K5K10K +11

From $17 Open

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Treat Trot Wichita

Sun, Jun 20 · Goddard, KS Goddard

Virtual 5K5K10K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Shawnee Mission Triathlon and Duathlon

Sun, Jul 11 · Lenexa, KS Lenexa

Triathlon Short Course 2 Person Relay TeamSuper Sprint Triathlon 2 Person Relay TeamSuper Sprint Triathlon - Individual +29

From $40 Open

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Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - Wichita

Sun, Jul 25 · Wichita, KS Wichita

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +12

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Kill Creek Park Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, & Aquathlon

Sat, Aug 7 · Olathe, KS Olathe

Triathlon Sprint AquathlonSprint AquabikeSprint Triathlon: Relay Team +17

From $40 Open 5 spots left

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JCPRD Kids Triathlon

Sun, Aug 8 · Olathe, KS Olathe

Virtual Super Sprint Triathlon (ages 6-8)Long Triathlon - Open Water Swim (ages 11-14)Sprint Triathlon 3-Person RELAY +21

From $30 Open

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Summer Sizzler - Wichita

Sun, Aug 22 · Goddard, KS Goddard

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +11

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Sunflower Trail Run

Sat, Aug 28 · Buhler, KS Buhler

Virtual 1 Mile Sunflower Trail Run1 Mile Sunflower Trail RunVirtual 5K Sunflower Trail Run +5

From $25 Open

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De Soto Days 5K-9 and Family Fun Run

Sun, Sep 5 · De Soto, KS De Soto

Virtual Family Fun RunFamily Fun Run5K-9 Run +3

From $10 Open

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TimberRidge Adventure Race

Sat, Sep 11 · Olathe, KS Olathe

2-Hour Solo2-Hour Team2-Hour Solo +11

From $40 Open

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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - Wichita

Sun, Sep 19 · Wichita, KS Wichita

Virtual 1 Mile1 Mile5K +14

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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