The Sunflower Trail Run starts at 8:00 AM on August 29, 2026, in Buhler, Kansas, giving you time to settle into your hotel and get to the venue at 13209 East 82nd Avenue. The race offers two distances: a 1-mile option and a 5K. Entry fees range from $25 to $50 depending on your distance choice and registration timing. If your travel plans are uncertain, the race provides a virtual participation option, so you can complete your chosen distance on your own schedule. This flexibility works well for athletes managing tight schedules around race weekend logistics in central Kansas.
From the Race Organizer
Join us for our 8th annual Sunflower Trail Run! This unique 5K and 1 Mile course will immerse participants in more than 20 acres of gorgeous sunflowers! Runners, joggers and walkers will follow the dirt trails through the sunflower field to the finish line! Pictures and info also available on our website at kansasmaze.com! Race Times: 5K - Competitive Division: 8:00am- RUNNERS ONLY. No walking or strollers allowed in this race. 1 Mile - 8:30am. Run/Walk. Strollers allowed. 5K - Non Competitive Division: 9:00am. Run/Walk. Strollers allowed. 7:00 am: Check-in and same day registration begins. Please check in at least 30 min prior to the scheduled start time of your race. Virtual 5K - Run your 5K on your own anytime between now and race day! When completed, just message us through email, website or FB and we will mail your Finisher T-shirt and medal to you following race day! Swag: All participants will receive an original Sunflower Trail Run Finisher t-shirt, Sunflower Trail Run Finisher medal and a free 1-day admission pass to the Kansas Maze sunflower festival for participant and guest.. ** T-shirts not guaranteed if registered after Aug 1. We will do our best to have extras but may not have your size available ** TEAMS!! Grab your friends, families and co-workers and make your own team! All teams must have at least 4 members. Create your own family team, workplace team, church/club team, etc. Why? Because it's more fun than running alone! You get a built-in support system! Friendly competition with those you already know and trust! T he first person to register as part of a team will create a team name. All other members of that team will need to use that exact team name. To start a new team have one person of that team register and enter a team name. After that, other team members can register and click on that team name. Contact us if you have any questions. Referral Rewards: Another feature we are again offering are referral rewards! Just have 3 friends register using your personal referral code and you will automatically get a $10 refund sent back to you! Easy-cheesy!! Medals & Awards: Prizes (custom designed by Sunflower Metal Designs and/or This Little Light Laser Designs) will be awarded in the 5K Competitive Division race only to the top 1 finisher in each age category. Categories for both male/female are: 10 & under, 11-17, 18-35, 36-50, 51-65. 65+. All participants in both 5K's and the 1 Mile race will receive a unique Sunflower Trail Run finisher medal and a Sunflower Trail Run t-shirt! Food: Free pancakes will be served following the races! Spectators: Spectators will not be allowed on the course or in the sunflower field during any race. A water station will be available. Views of the runners will be available from our lookout bridge or other platforms. Conditions: This trail course is IN an actual sunflower field. Pathways will be cut out and runners will be expected to stay on the pathways. Violators will be disqualified from the race. All attempts will be made to keep the trails as safe as possible but uneven ground should be expected. If rainy conditions are present leading up to race day, the course may be muddy. Please be prepared. *Pollinating bees will be present! It is a Sunflower field!!* Race Day Timing: Race day timing and results for all races will be provided by Morgan Sports, LLC. ** Kansas Maze reserves the right to cancel or change the date of this event at their discretion based on inclement weather or conditions. All efforts will be made to honor this date but safety of our guests is our #1 priority. For further information or questions please contact the race director at info@kansasmaze.com.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 29.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Buhler, KS.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
Sunflower Trail Run 2026 — Buhler, KS takes place on August 29, 2026. The race is held in Buhler, Kansas.
Where is Sunflower Trail Run 2026 — Buhler, KS held?
Sunflower Trail Run 2026 — Buhler, KS is held at 13209 East 82nd Avenue in Buhler, Kansas.
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