Which Kansas cities have the most races?
Wichita (24), Overland Park (11), Topeka (9), Olathe (9) 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.
Kansas · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in Kansas
Every upcoming running race in Kansas, all 105 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
105 upcoming races · 51 with finish-time stats
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.
Races by City in Kansas
Holiday Races in Kansas
Kansas Races by Month
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Soonest Races in Kansas
105 total Sat, Oct 17, 2026WSU Pumpkin Run 5k & 1k Wichita, KSFrom $37Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Pittsburg Rotary Gorilla Grind 5K Pittsburg, KSFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Chisholm Trail Trot 5K Clearwater, KSFrom $5Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Running with Carly Girard, KSFrom $10Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026I've Got Their Six 6K Run/Walk & Virtual Iola, KSFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Spooky Sprint- Wichita Wichita, KSFrom $22Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Ad Astra Running BILLY MILLS 10K Lawrence, KSFrom $35Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026NFS Fall 5K Run and Family Walk Overland Park, KSFreeDetails Mon, Oct 19, 2026PSH Anniversary 5K Parsons, KSFreeRegister Fri, Oct 23, 2026Big Brothers Big Sisters & Garden City Run Club Great Pumpkin Race 5K/Fun Run Garden City, KSFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Prairie Moon 5k Pumpkin Fun Run Lawrence, KSFrom $10Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Tanker Trot Wichita, KSRegistration closedFrom $50Details
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 16, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Kansas
What race distances can I run in Kansas?
Kansas has 5K (93), 10K (39), Half Marathon (19), Marathon (3). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.
When is race season in Kansas?
November is the busiest month for races in Kansas, with 28 of the 105, followed by October with 23. 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 51 races in Kansas with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:24, 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, 5 races around Kansas get you off the pavement: 4 are trail races, and 1 mixes road and trail.