Kansas · 50 Miler · 40M · 20M
Tale of Two Trails
Tale of Two Trails is a 50 Miler, 40M, 20M and 10M event held in Shawnee, Kansas. It was last held on October 3, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Shawnee, KS
Race details
- Last held
- October 3, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Shawnee, Kansas
- Distances
- 50 Miler, 40M, 20M, 10M
- Course
- 40-mile course: ~2,600 ft gain / 2,060 ft loss; 50-mile course: ~3,000 ft gain/loss (rated hilly). No official elevation figures published for the 20M/10M distances.
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- teamsparklekc.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $175 (from ultrasignup.com, checked September 26, 2026)
- Start time
- 6:30 AM CDT
- Course profile — 50 Miler
- Loop course; Trail surface; 3000 ft gain, 3000 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 40M
- Loop course; Trail surface; 2600 ft gain, 2060 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 20M
- Loop course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 10M
- Loop course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 67°F at the start, 81% humidity, 9 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026)
About the Tale of Two Trails
Tale of Two Trails is a multi-distance trail race (10M, 20M, 40M, 50 Miler) held each fall at Shawnee Mission Park in Shawnee, Kansas, combining the park's north and south shore trail systems on a mix of runnable and technical singletrack.
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Tale of Two Trails: common questions
- When is the Tale of Two Trails?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Tale of Two Trails held?
- In Shawnee, Kansas.
- What distances does the Tale of Two Trails offer?
- 50 Miler, 40M, 20M and 10M.
- How do I register for the Tale of Two Trails?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Tale of Two Trails?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $175 (from ultrasignup.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Tale of Two Trails start?
- 6:30 AM CDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Tale of Two Trails?
- about 67°F at the start, 81% humidity, 9 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026).
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