Trail Running calendar near Carlinville 2026-2027

An open 5K running event in Forest Park, Saint Louis, on 12 September 2026 with a $15 entry fee; the festival also features high school cross country competition and open registration from 23 April 2026.

Experience fast rolling terrain at the Sand Creek Trail Run in Decatur. Choose between 4.4 and 7.6 mile distances to support the Special Operations Warrior Foundation through the scenic Macon County Conservation District.

Operation Obstacle is a timed 2 mile obstacle course on September 19, 2026 at Richland Community College that raises awareness and funds to address veteran suicide.

A 5K trail run or walk at Patriot's Park in Greenville on 09/26/2026 focused on community support for children and families affected by childhood cancer, with registration open 03/02/2026 and a $35 fee.

Trail races at Greensfelder County Park on September 26, 2026 offer options of 53K, a half marathon, and a ruck division on mostly single track with technical terrain, multiple aid stations, and a cup free sustainability policy.

Run the scenic Katy Trail with 5k 10k or half marathon options followed by a celebration at The Wine Cafe featuring whiskey sampling coffee and local donuts in St. Charles.

Experience technical trails and rolling hills at Greensfelder Park with distance options ranging from 8 miles to a 50K ultra. This cup free event features a repeating loop format through scenic Missouri woodlands.

A repeating loop backyard ultra at the New Town amphitheater in Saint Charles, Missouri, with a 4.17 mile runner loop and a 2.6 mile ruck division that includes weight minimums. Race proceeds support MSMDS research.

Timed 12, 6 and 3 hour endurance runs at Minnie Ha Ha Park in St. Louis on a USATF certified 1.17 mile loop. The event is chip timed, cupless, and part of the Eastern Missouri Ultra Series.

An annual open 5K at Jefferson Barracks Park in Saint Louis held alongside the Hancock Cross Country Invitational. The race welcomes all ages; registration opens August 1, 2026, with a $15 fee and closes on race day.

A 15K loop trail race in Babler State Park with a 15K ruck division requiring a minimum 20 lb pack, one unmanned water drop, cup free provisions, limited to 75 entrants and paired with a fund to assist under-served runners.

Originally listed as a 5K at Washington Park in Springfield with registration closed and a $30 fee; a notice states the event has been renamed and moved to September 5th.

Trail races at Frenchman’s Bluff on October 25, 2026 offer an 8 Mile and a Half Marathon with bluff views, creek crossings and varied single track and fire road terrain. Entry is limited to 400 and finishers receive a long sleeve shirt and..

Two days of trail racing at Castlewood State Park in Ballwin, Missouri offering 10k, half marathon, 30k and multi-distance challenges plus a Saturday 10k team competition and age group awards.

An annual 5K trail fundraiser at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site on November 8, 2026. The 3.1 mile course runs over paved, wooded and grassy terrain and supports community outreach and educational programs.

Timed trail event on 11/28/2026 at Turkey Ridge in Wildwood with a 1.8 mile loop and 347 ft elevation gain per loop. Two time categories let runners complete as many loops as possible in 2 or 4 hours.

Celebrate Thanksgiving in St. Louis with this annual running event featuring multiple distances from a half marathon to a kids dash. Enjoy chip timing designer shirts and custom medals for all participants.

Wildwood Trail Marathon in Wildwood, Missouri on December 5, 2026 offers marathon, half marathon and 10K trail courses on mostly singletrack with multiple aid stations, a cup free policy and post race food for registered participants.

Wild in the Woods is a trail race at Broemmelsiek Park on December 5, 2026, with 5 mile and 10 mile loop options. The event includes live music, a complimentary beer for ages 21 and over, snacks and a bonfire.

A 7.8 mile trail run through Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton, IL on 12/12/2026 with packet pickup, pre race coffee and post race awards held in the park lodge. The event is planned to run in most weather conditions.