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Running Races in Kansas

Every upcoming running race in Kansas, all 117 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

117 upcoming races · 48 with finish-time stats

5K 10610K 24Half Marathon 8Marathon 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-running51st year51st Annual Wichita Turkey Trotannual tradition

Races by City in Kansas

Garden City 3Lawrence 4Leavenworth 3Leawood 5Olathe 9Overland Park 13Topeka 8Wichita 20

Soonest Races in Kansas

117 total
Sat, Aug 1, 2026Marquette Rodeo Run Marquette, KS5K1 MileFrom $17Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Tipton Picnic Trail 5K Run / 2 Mile Walk / Live Tipton, KSFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Wichita I Wanna Rock 5K/10K Wichita, KS5K10K200 YardsFrom $36Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Historic Nicodemus 5k Walk/Run Bogue, KS5KFrom $25Register Sat, Aug 8, 2026Washburn Rural Back to School 5k Topeka, KS5KFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Tall Corn Festival 5K & 1 Mile Rossville, KS5K1 MileFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Health to Better Living 5K and Fun Run Effingham, KS5KFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Waldo McBurney Race Quinter, KS5K1 Mile200mFrom $10Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026RUN FOR A REASON Miles that Matter Garden City, KS5KFrom $50Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026CAGKC Family Day 5K & 2.5K Run/Walk Olathe, KS5K2.5KFrom $10Register Sat, Aug 15, 2026Rexy Run/Walk Lawrence, KS5K10KFrom $40Details Sat, Aug 15, 202633rd Annual JW Tiger 5K Meriden, KS5KFrom $30Details

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 Jul 27, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Kansas

Which Kansas cities have the most races?

Wichita (20), Overland Park (13), Olathe (9), Topeka (8) have the most upcoming races in Kansas. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.

What race distances can I run in Kansas?

Kansas has 5K (106), 10K (24), Half Marathon (8), Marathon (3). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in Kansas?

September is the busiest month for races in Kansas, with 31 of the 117, followed by October with 29. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Kansas races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 48 races in Kansas with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:53, 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 races in Kansas?

Yes, 9 races around Kansas get you off the pavement: 5 are trail races, and 4 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.