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Running Races in Kansas
Kansas currently has 99 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Wichita, Overland Park, Lawrence and Olathe have the largest concentration of events.
By distance, that includes 69 5Ks, 19 10Ks, 6 half marathons and 4 marathons. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.
October (34), November (22) and September (17) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 99 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 99
- Active listings
- 198
- Cities with races
- 69
Browse Kansas races by distance
Upcoming races in Kansas
The next 60 of 99 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Church of the Blessed Sacrament's Oktoberfest Run for the Poor 5K and 1 Mile Fun RunWichita, KS5K1 Miles
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Lap The LakeMelvern, KSChallenger Deep 50 Mile BikeMariana Trench 27 Mile BikeMokohoko's Last Stand 13 Mile BikeMokohoko's Last Stand Hal
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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Kansas City Marathon (Garmin Kansas City Marathon)Kansas City, KS Usually held in October · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~8,000 runners
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Groundhog RunKansas City, KS Usually held in January · date not confirmed10K5KTunnel-to-Tunnel (5K+10K) ~3,500 runners
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Wichita Riverfest MarathonWichita, KS Usually held in May · date not confirmedMarathonHalf ~3,500 runners
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Brew to Brew Run & RelayBonner Springs, KS Usually held in April · date not confirmed44-Mile Relay (10 legs)Solo Ultra ~3,000 runners
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Hospital Hill RunKansas City, KS Usually held in May · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~3,000 runners
When races happen in Kansas
- January
- 3 upcoming races
- February
- 1 upcoming race
- March
- 2 upcoming races
- April
- 4 upcoming races
- May
- 4 upcoming races
- June
- 2 upcoming races
- July
- 2 upcoming races
- September
- 17 upcoming races
- October
- 34 upcoming races
- November
- 22 upcoming races
- December
- 8 upcoming races
Kansas cities with the most races
- Wichita
- 16 upcoming races
- Overland Park
- 8 upcoming races
- Lawrence
- 8 upcoming races
- Olathe
- 8 upcoming races
- Topeka
- 5 upcoming races
- Kansas City
- 3 upcoming races
- Manhattan
- 3 upcoming races
- Independence
- 3 upcoming races
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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Kansas City Marathon (Garmin Kansas City Marathon)Kansas City, KS Usually held in October · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~8,000 runners
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Groundhog RunKansas City, KS Usually held in January · date not confirmed10K5KTunnel-to-Tunnel (5K+10K) ~3,500 runners
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Wichita Riverfest MarathonWichita, KS Usually held in May · date not confirmedMarathonHalf ~3,500 runners
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Brew to Brew Run & RelayBonner Springs, KS Usually held in April · date not confirmed44-Mile Relay (10 legs)Solo Ultra ~3,000 runners
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Hospital Hill RunKansas City, KS Usually held in May · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~3,000 runners
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Salina Crossroads MarathonSalina, KS Usually held in November · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon2.5-Mile ~2,300 runners
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Gobbler Grind Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5KOverland Park, KS Usually held in November · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~2,000 runners
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Bill Snyder Highway Half Marathon & 5KManhattan, KS Usually held in May · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~1,700 runners
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Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of OzOlathe, KS Usually held in April · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10KMunchkin Marathon ~1,500 runners
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Midwest Greater Kansas City Half Marathon, 10K & 5K (formerly Hy-Vee Series)Overland Park, KS Usually held in May · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5KKids One-Mile ~1,500 runners
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Running With The Cows Half Marathon & 5KBucyrus, KS Usually held in May · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~1,500 runners
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Stars & Stripes 5K & Lil' Firecracker Fun RunOverland Park, KS Usually held in July · date not confirmed5KKids' Fun Run ~1,500 runners
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Wichita Turkey Trot (Honeysuckle White Wichita Turkey Trot)Wichita, KS Usually held in November · date not confirmed10-Mile2-MileTiny Turkey Trot ~1,500 runners
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Smoky Hill River RunSalina, KS Usually held in June · date not confirmed5-Mile2-Mile Run/Walk1-MileChildren's Races ~1,000 runners
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Heatwave Half MarathonWichita, KS Usually held in July · next date not announcedHalf Marathon10K5K1 Mile ~600 runners
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Garden City MarathonGarden City, KS Usually held in May · date not confirmedMarathonHalf ~500 runners
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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10KWichita, KS Usually held in September · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K1 Mile +1 more ~500 runners
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Time Travel Half Marathon (Wichita)Wichita, KS Usually held in January · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K1 Mile ~500 runners
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Eisenhower MarathonAbilene, KS Usually held in April · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~400 runners
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Summer Sizzler WichitaWichita, KS Usually held in August · date not confirmed15K10K5K1 Mile ~400 runners
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Little Apple MarathonManhattan, KS Usually held in October · date not confirmedMarathonHalf MarathonMarathon Relay5K ~300 runners
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Hawk HundredLawrence, KS Usually held in September · date not confirmed100 Mile50 MileMarathon ~250 runners
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Not 4 Wimps 10K / 10 Miler / Half-MarathonDerby, KS Usually held in February · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10 Miler10K ~200 runners
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Sunflower State Games 5K/10K Road RaceTopeka, KS Usually held in June · date not confirmed5K10K ~200 runners
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Psycho Wyco Run Toto RunKansas City, KS Usually held in February · date not confirmed10 Mile20 Mile50K ~190 runners
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Ad Astra New Year's Day RunLawrence, KS Usually held in January · date not confirmed5K1 Mile ~150 runners
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9/11 Heroes Run - Salina, KSSalina, KS Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Miles
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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 Miles
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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 Miles
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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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Running Races in Kansas: common questions
- How many races are there in Kansas?
- RaceRove currently lists 99 upcoming races in Kansas with a confirmed date, plus 99 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Which Kansas cities have the most races?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Wichita (16), Overland Park (8), Lawrence (8), Olathe (8) and Topeka (5).
- When is race season in Kansas?
- Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are October (34), November (22) and September (17).
- What is the biggest race in Kansas?
- By estimated field size, the largest race listed in Kansas is the Kansas City Marathon (Garmin Kansas City Marathon), with about 8,000 runners across all of its distances.
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