Runs, Walks and Rides

From Running with the Cows to Riding the Rails, Miami County is host to numerous events for charity and fun.

This list is compiled by local resources, but you should always verify the information on your own. Dates, times and places may change by the organizers without notice. The events are not organized by Miami County, so please verify all liability concerns and claims with the local organizer.

2020 Events

March 15-May 9: Walk Kansas, Registration ends March 14, www.walkkansas.org/

April 25: Flower Power 5k, 8 am, (913) 592-2214, www.springhillrec.org  Cancelled

May 9: Running with the Cows Half Marathon, 5K & Udder Grit Challenge Boot Camp, Virtual Run, 7:30 am, www.runningwiththecows.com 

June 13: Bike Across Kansas, Ending at Louisburg, (913) 755-3035, www.bak.org

June 27: Lights on the Lake 5K, Osawatomie City Lake, (913) 755-3622, www.usd367ozone.org

August 22: Rhythm and Ride, 10 am to 10 pm, Ottawa to Osawatomie (round trip), www.rhythmandride.org

Sept. 12: Steff Strong Event, 10K, 5K and kids fun run, Lake Miola, 9 am, www.signup.com/SteffStrong

Sept. 12: 5K Glow Run, Webster Street in Spring Hill, 8 pm, (913) 592-2214, www.springhillrec.org 

Oct. 3: Rush the Rails, Ride or Run with relays, Osawatomie to Council Grove, 7 am, (785) 561-0286, www.rushtherails.com 

Oct. 3: Louisburg Cider Run 10K, 5K & Kids Fun Run, 1st and Broadway St., 4 pm, (913) 837-2826, www.facebook.com/LouisburgChamberCiderRun/ 

Oct. 3: No One Fights Alone 5K, 16381 W. 343rd St., Paola, 9 am, (913) 731-2397 www.runsignup.com/NoOneFightsAlone5k

Nov. 7: Miami County 4-H Clover Run 5K, Paola’s Wallace Park, 9 am, www.maraisdescygnes.ksu.edu 

Nov. 14: Turkey Trot Trail Run, 10 am, 300 11th St., Osawatomie, (913) 755-3622, www.usd367ozone.org 

Event Planners

If you are planning a run, ride or walk within Miami County, please contact the appropriate local officials as part of the planning process. It is likely that a local event permit is required. This quick summary of information has been compiled as an overview.

In addition, resources are available to help cross-promote the event with other activities in the county.