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Sunflower Trail Run

Buhler, KS

Sat, Aug 28, 2027

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When

Saturday, August 28th, 2027

Where

13209 East 82nd Avenue, Buhler KS

Distances

5K · 1 Mile

Typical weather

On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years

2025

67–76°F

rain

2024

74–93°F

rain

2023

68–91°F

dry

2022

77–94°F

dry

2021

74–86°F

rain

2020

68–83°F

rain

2019

72–88°F

dry

2018

63–80°F

dry

2017

59–80°F

dry

2016

70–84°F

rain

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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Aug 28

Cloudy · 71–102°F

Saturday, Aug 28starts near 71°F · 1% chance of rain · wind up to 21 mph

About this race

Join us for our 9th 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 - Fun Run: 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 the cut-off date.**

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!    

The 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. 66+.  ​

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!   (If registered prior to the cut-off date)

​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 [email protected].

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