Kansas · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in Kansas

Every upcoming 5K in Kansas, all 87 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

87 upcoming 5K races · 48 with finish-time stats

10K Races 38Half Marathons 19Marathons 3
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Kansas races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field3,091 finishersThanksgiving Day 5K Run & Family Strollin the 5KLongest-running34th year34th Annual JW Tiger 5Kannual tradition

Kansas 5K Races by City

Wichita 21Overland Park 12Topeka 9Olathe 8Leawood 4Hutchinson 3Lenexa 3Haysville 2Garden City 2Lawrence 2Goddard 2Whitewater 1Osawatomie 1Bel Aire 1Wathena 1Burrton 1Belle Plaine 1Dodge City 1Pittsburg 1Abilene 1Kansas City 1Manhattan 1Lindsborg 1Shawnee 1

5K Races in Kansas by Month

October 2026 5November 2026 23December 2026 7February 2027 8March 2027 5April 2027 12June 2027 7

The Next 5K Runs in Kansas

87 total
Sun, Oct 25, 2026Lexi’s 5K Wichita, KS5K1 MileRegistration closedFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Grace Hill 5K Haunted Wine Run Whitewater, KS5KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Monster Dash 5K and Lil' Monsters Kids Run Overland Park, KS5K200 Yards5KFrom $37Details Sat, Oct 31, 20265K Monster Dash Hutchinson, KS5KFrom $65Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Sheriff's Benefit Fund Run Wichita, KS10K5K2 MilesFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Run The Hill 5K Osawatomie, KS5KFrom $35Details Sat, Nov 7, 20262026 Germanfest Brat Trot Topeka, KS5KFrom $30Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Heritage Hustle Leawood, KS5KRegistration closedFrom $28Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Alpha Run - Wichita Bel Aire, KS1 Mile200m5KFrom $45Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Veterans Day 5k Wathena, KS5KFrom $30Register Sat, Nov 14, 2026Gobble Wobble Run/Walk Haysville, KS5KFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Pressing On Trail Race Burrton, KS5KFreeDetails

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in Kansas

Which Kansas cities have the most 5K races?

Wichita (21), Overland Park (12), Topeka (9), Olathe (8) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most 5K races held in Kansas?

November is the busiest month for 5K races in Kansas, with 23 of the 87, followed by April with 12. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Kansas 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 48 5K races in Kansas with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:32, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail 5K races in Kansas?

Yes, 4 races around Kansas get you off the pavement: 3 are trail races, and 1 mixes road and trail.