Trail Running calendar near Carlinville 2026-2027

A women only weekend at Cuivre River State Park with camping, hiking, night trail runs and outdoor clinics organized by Terrain Trail Runners. The free event is capped at 20 participants and hosting costs are shared among attendees.

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 6 hour and 12 hour endurance runs at Minnie Ha Ha Park on a USATF certified 1.17 mile paved loop through wooded park along the Meramec River. The event is cupless with an aid station and chip timing; finishers receive medals.

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 15 kilometer trail event at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park on October 24, 2026, offering both a foot race and a ruck division. Ruck participants must carry at least 20 lbs and receive a custom rucking patch.

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..

A two day trail racing weekend at Castlewood State Park with 10k, half marathon and 30k options, notable stairs, weekend challenge combinations, finisher gear 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.

Trail race in Wildwood, Missouri offering Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K on mixed single track, gravel and paved surfaces with notable elevation gain. Cup free event with manned aid stations and race day registration options.

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.

A winter trail series at Rockwoods Reservation near Glencoe, Missouri across three dates from Dec 19, 2026 to Feb 13, 2027. Events range from 4 miles and 8K up to a half marathon with finisher medals, shirts, chip timing and live tracking.

A 5K trail race at Cliff Cave County Park in St Louis, MO on January 1, 2027. The course mixes pavement and the all dirt Spring Valley Trail with rolling hills and roots, and follows a cup free zero waste policy.

A winter trail event at Creve Coeur Park with 1 mile, 5K, 10K and half marathon options, finishers receive a shirt and medal, and a portion of proceeds benefits the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.

A winter trail series at Rockwoods Reservation near Glencoe, Missouri across three dates from Dec 19, 2026 to Feb 13, 2027. Events range from 4 miles and 8K up to a half marathon with finisher medals, shirts, chip timing and live tracking.

A Midwest winter ultramarathon in Missouri on January 16 and 17 2027 offering multiple trail distances from 20 miles to 100 miles, including a night 40 miler. The event is managed by PR Racing and alternates course direction by year.