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Running Races in Kansas
Kansas currently has 98 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Wichita, Overland Park, Lawrence and Kansas City have the largest concentration of events.
By distance, that includes 59 5Ks, 31 10Ks, 22 half marathons and 10 marathons. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.
November (26), May (11) and October (11) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 100 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 98
- Active listings
- 198
- Cities with races
- 69
Browse Kansas races by distance
Upcoming races in Kansas
The next 60 of 98 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Wichita Turkey Trot (Honeysuckle White Wichita Turkey Trot)Wichita, KS10-Mile2-MileTiny Turkey Trot ~1,500 runners
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Gobbler Grind Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5KOverland Park, KSMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~2,000 runners
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Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of OzOlathe, KSMarathonHalf Marathon10KMunchkin Marathon ~1,500 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest races in Kansas
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Louisburg Cider RunLouisburg, KS Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile10K ~18,000 runners
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Kansas City Marathon (Garmin Kansas City Marathon)Kansas City, KSMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~8,000 runners
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WSU Pumpkin Run 5k & 1kWichita, KS Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1K ~4,292 runners
When races happen in Kansas
- January
- 5 upcoming races
- February
- 4 upcoming races
- March
- 2 upcoming races
- April
- 8 upcoming races
- May
- 11 upcoming races
- June
- 5 upcoming races
- July
- 4 upcoming races
- August
- 5 upcoming races
- September
- 9 upcoming races
- October
- 11 upcoming races
- November
- 26 upcoming races
- December
- 8 upcoming races
Kansas cities with the most races
- Wichita
- 19 upcoming races
- Overland Park
- 10 upcoming races
- Lawrence
- 8 upcoming races
- Kansas City
- 7 upcoming races
- Topeka
- 6 upcoming races
- Olathe
- 4 upcoming races
- Manhattan
- 4 upcoming races
- Salina
- 3 upcoming races
Running in Kansas cities
Browse Kansas races by month
Annual events awaiting their next date
These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Louisburg Cider RunLouisburg, KS Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile10K ~18,000 runners
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WSU Pumpkin Run 5k & 1kWichita, KS Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1K ~4,292 runners
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Prairie Fire MarathonWichita, KS Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf ~3,000 runners
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Church of the Blessed Sacrament's Oktoberfest Run for the Poor 5K and 1 Mile Fun RunWichita, KS Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile ~345 runners
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Lake Quivira TriathlonLake Quivira, KS Usually held in September · next date not announced100 Yards ~120 runners
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Kansas Rails-to-TrailsOttawa, KS Usually held in October · next date not announced100 Miler100K50 Miler50K +2 more ~104 runners
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KC Endurance High School Cross Country CampOverland Park, KS Usually held in July · next date not announcedOther ~30 runners
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HeartlandCassoday, KS Usually held in October · next date not announced100 Mile125 Mile100KTeter Rock 100K +4 more ~12 runners
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35th RABC 5K FundraiserTopeka, KS Usually held in October · next date not announced5K Run5K Walker with a dog5K or 1-mile walker
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9/11 Heroes Run - Salina, KSSalina, KS Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Amanda Holmes Memorial Scholarship 5k Terrain RunLeavenworth, KS Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Glow RunGarden City, KS Usually held in August · next date not announced10K5K1 Mile
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CAGKC Family Day 5K & 2.5K Run/WalkOlathe, KS Usually held in August · next date not announced5K2.5K
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Caney KS, Family & Children Services Child Support Awareness 5k Color RunCaney, KS Usually held in August · next date not announced3 Miles1 Mile
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Caring Heart Center Pathway to Life 5KHays, KS Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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CASA Superhero RunLeavenworth, KS Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K100 Yards
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Cawker City Picnic - Fitness Center Fun RunCawker City, KS Usually held in August · next date not announced3 Miles5 Miles
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Diva Dash 5K/10K & Lil' Princess Fun RunOverland Park, KS Usually held in July · next date not announced5K10K100 Yards
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Dodge City Days 5k & 1 Mile Run ShootoutDodge City, KS Usually held in July · next date not announced5K
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Emporia Freedom Fest Run-Ride-Ruck-Release and Recognize!Emporia, KS Usually held in September · next date not announced5K30K
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Father Arul Memorial 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Fun RunSeneca, KS Usually held in August · next date not announced1 Mile Fun Run5K Run/Walk
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Fe For A Cure Race/WalkSalina, KS Usually held in September · next date not announced1 Mile1 Mile (11&Under)5K5K (11&Under) +2 more
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Free State Trail RunMeriden, KS Usually held in October · next date not announced40 MilerMarathon1/2 Marathon1/4 Marathon
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Friendship Circle 5K and 1K Family Fun Run! Race, Walk or Roll For Inclusion.Overland Park, KS Usually held in August · next date not announced5K1K
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Hatch & Hops Hatch Green Chile Bike PedalEmporia, KS Usually held in August · next date not announcedThe Burrito 40'ishThe Enchilada 20'ish miles
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Haunted Jaunt 5K & 10K Trail RacesLawrence, KS Usually held in October · next date not announced5K10K
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Health to Better Living 5K and Fun Run, In loving memory of Jim and Lisa WilsonEffingham, KS Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
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Healthy Kids Running Series Fall - Wichita, KSDerby, KS Usually held in September · next date not announcedKids Run
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Running Races in Kansas: common questions
- How many races are there in Kansas?
- RaceRove currently lists 98 upcoming races in Kansas with a confirmed date, plus 100 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Which Kansas cities have the most races?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Wichita (19), Overland Park (10), Lawrence (8), Kansas City (7) and Topeka (6).
- When is race season in Kansas?
- Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are November (26), May (11) and October (11).
- What is the biggest race in Kansas?
- By estimated field size, the largest race listed in Kansas is the Louisburg Cider Run, with about 18,000 runners across all of its distances.
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