Sunflower Trail Run

Event Overview

• Event Date: August 29, 2026
• Location: 13209 East 82nd Avenue, Buhler, KS
• Website: 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!
• More Info: Pictures and info also available on our website at kansasmaze.com!

Race Times

• 5K - Competitive Division: 8:00 am - RUNNERS ONLY. No walking or strollers allowed in this race.
• 1 Mile: 8:30 am - Run/Walk. Strollers allowed.
• 5K - Fun Run: 9:00 am - Run/Walk. Strollers allowed.
• Check-in: 7:00 am - Check-in and same-day registration begins. Please check in at least 30 mins prior to the scheduled start time of your race.

Virtual 5K

• Participation: Run your 5K on your own anytime between now and race day!
• Finisher Items: 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!
• Access: Open to everyone who cannot attend in person.

Swag

• Finisher Items: All participants will receive an original Sunflower Trail Run Finisher t-shirt, medal, and a free 1-day admission pass to the Kansas Maze sunflower festival.
• Note: T-shirts not guaranteed if registered after Aug 1.

Teams

• Team Requirements: All teams must have at least 4 members.
• Team Creation: The first person to register as part of a team will create a team name.
• Friendly Competition: Makes for more fun than running alone!

Referral Rewards

• Details: Have 3 friends register using your personal referral code.
• Incentive: You will automatically get a $10 refund sent back to you!

Medals & Awards

• Prizes: Awarded in the 5K Competitive Division race only to the top finisher in each age category.
• Categories: 10 & under, 11-17, 18-35, 36-50, 51-65, 65+.

Food

• Post-Race: Free pancakes will be served following the races!

Spectators

• Restrictions: Spectators will not be allowed on the course or in the sunflower field during any race.
• Viewing Areas: A water station will be available. Views of the runners will be available from our lookout bridge or other platforms.

Course Conditions

• Trail Course: This course is IN an actual sunflower field. Pathways will be cut out and runners will be expected to stay on the pathways.
• Safety: All attempts will be made to keep the trails as safe as possible but uneven ground should be expected.
• Mud: If rainy conditions are present leading up to race day, the course may be muddy.
• Bees: Pollinating bees will be present! It is a sunflower field!!

Race Day Timing

• Provided by: Race day timing and results for all races will be provided by Morgan Sports, LLC.

Important Notes

• Cancellation Policy: Kansas Maze reserves the right to cancel or change the date of this event based on inclement weather or conditions.
• Contact: For further information or questions please contact the race director at info@kansasmaze.com.