The Zero to Hero Run - sponsored by the Second Wind Foundation is a trail running and running race on November 1, 2026 in Osawatomie, KS, with entry fees from $30 to $40.
Come join us for a beautiful run at the Flint Hills Trail, Mile Zero Trailhead in Osawatomie, Kansas. The Flint Hills Trail is the longest of Kansas's 3,000 plus miles of public trails. It's a beautiful escape from the big city. The weather is typically cool and calm although you never know in Kansas!
Finishers will receive trail-themed medals and compete for overall awards! Another plus is you get an extra hour of sleep the night before. While this race is on a trail, it is not a technical trail. This is the flattest, fastest trail you'll ever run! The surface is firm and smooth with crushed gravel. Finishers will also receive a giveaway, which is TBD.
Pick your distance: 5k, 10k, and 10 miles. The cost is $30/$35/$40 for each distance.
Packet pickup is at 7AM at the Karl E. Cole Sports Complex. The address is: 900 12th Street, Osawatomie, Kansas 66064. It is better to use Google Maps rather than Apple Maps to arrive at the correct address.
All distances will start at 8AM and the awards ceremony will start after we have three top finishers in each distance. All races will conclude by 12PM.
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
61°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
17%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Osawatomie, 1 mi from the venue.
City Elevation
840 ft
Nearest Airport
MCI
Kansas City International Airport · 58 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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The Zero to Hero Run - sponsored by the Second Wind Foundation
Nov 1, 2026