Flint Hills Trail Calendar


04/04/2026

Franklin County Historical Society

Location: Flint Hills Trail

Type: Running/Walking

Date: Saturday, April 04, 2026

Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm


Other Information:

Enjoy the Flint Hills Trail with friends.  This 5K race will take you to the beautiful bridge above the Marais Des Cygne river west of Ottawa, KS on the Flint Hills Trail.  Starting and ending at the Old Depot Museum. Franklin County Historical Society 5K


04/25/2026

Midwest Endurance Race Co

Location: Flint Hills trail

Type: Long Distance Running

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Contact: Samantha Green

Time: 4:00 am - 6:00 pm


Other Information:

Midwest Endurance Race Co brings you the Mile 0 Trail Race of the Midwest! The Flint Hills Trail is the longest of Kansas’ 3,000-plus miles of public trails.  Distances of 50K, 20 Mile, and 10 Mile are offered. Mile 0 Flint Hills Trail Race - April 25, 2026


05/17/2026

Flint Hills Flyer Ottawa Bike and Trail

Location: Flint Hills Trail

Type: Bicycle ride

Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026

Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm


Other Information:

Experience the Flint Hills Trail from Ottawa to Council Grove in this group ride put on by Ottawa Bike and Trail. For more details go to Ottawa Bike and Trail Bicycle Shop – Ottawa Bike and Trail, LLC


09/11/2026

Ottawa Bike and Trail's Moonrise Bike Ride

Location: Flint Hills Trail

Type: Bicycle ride and campout

Dates: 09/11/26 - 09/13/26

Time: 4:00 pm - 12:00 pm


Other Information:

Moonrise Bike Ride is a bikepacking, food, and music festival held along the Flint Hills Trail. The event features two ride options: a two-night Moonrise Campfire Ride starting in Council Grove on Friday, September 11, and a one-night Moonrise Main Event starting in Ottawa on Saturday, September 12.The Campfire Ride is limited and includes an overnight stay at Base Camp Flint Hills in Allen on the first night. The Main Event hosts approximately 250–300 riders. Both groups converge at Pomona Lake State Park on Saturday evening for music, food, and camping. On Sunday morning, riders enjoy breakfast before returning to Ottawa by bike.For More Details visit Ottawa Bike and Trail Bicycle Shop – Ottawa Bike and Trail, LLC


09/12/2026

Stomp Out Suicide

Location: Flint Hills Trail

Type: Walking/Running

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Contact: Deb McQuay

Time: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm


Other Information:

Stomp out Suicide is a walk to provide training and resources in our schools and community.  All donations, entry fees etc. will be available to all schools within Miami County to assist with training for awareness of mental health challenges within the schools.


09/26/2026

Midwest Endurance Race Co

Location: Flint Hills Trail

Type: Long Distance Running

Dates: 09/26/26 - 09/27/26

Contact: Samantha Green

Time: 4:00 am - 12:00 pm


Other Information:

Midwest Endurance brings you Ultrapalooza! It’s the flattest, awesome-est, running-est party in the Midwest! This marathon will feature 1/2 marathon, 50k, 50 mile, 100k and 100 mile distance options to test the might of a novice runner to the most experienced, dedicated runner. Ultrapalooza - September 26 - 27, 2026