Sunflower Trail Run
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Sunflower Trail Run
The Sunflower Trail Run is an annual trail running event held at Kansas Maze in Buhler, KS. The 9th edition is scheduled for August 28, 2027, and takes place within the site used for the Sunflower Festival. The course runs through more than 20 acres of sunflowers and follows cut pathways laid out inside the field.
Distances
- 5K competitive and fun divisions
- 1 mile run/walk
The 5K has a Competitive Division restricted to runners only with no strollers; a Fun Run 5K and the 1 mile are open to run/walk participants and allow strollers. Age group categories are used for awards: 10 & under, 11-17, 18-35, 36-50, 51-65, and 66+. Prizes in the Competitive Division are awarded to the top finisher in each age category. Results and timing are provided by Morgan Sports and posted online.
Course conditions and logistics are noted: runners must stay on the cut pathways inside the sunflower field or face disqualification; uneven ground and wet or muddy conditions can occur; pollinating bees will be present. Spectators are not allowed on the course or in the sunflower field, but viewing is available from a lookout bridge and other platforms. Water will be available on course. All registrants receive a finisher medal and a t-shirt if registered before the cut-off; shirts and medals are not guaranteed for late registration and must be picked up in person unless arranged for a virtual entry.
Teams must include at least four members. A referral reward offers a $10 refund when three others register using a personal code. Free pancakes are served after the races for participants and their guests. The organizer may cancel or change the date based on lack of sunflower blooms, weather, or field conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
