Trail Running calendar near Edwardsville 2026-2027

A five-race trail series at Castlewood State Park in Ballwin, MO, with distances from 4K to 8K across summer dates. Series scoring uses each runner's best four races; series entrants receive a shirt and commemorative medal.

A multi-distance road and trail event at Frontier Park in St Charles on July 4 featuring 5K, 10K, a fun 5K run/walk, and a 13.1 miles half marathon. The event offers aid stations, finishers medals, timed results, downloadable photos, and ag..

Multiple distances run along the Katy Trail and riverfront trails in Frontier Park, St Charles on July 4, 2026. The event includes finisher medals, T-shirts, timed results, aid stations, music and awards for age groups.

A July 4 road race in Springfield with 5K, mile and 10K options, professional timing for the 5K and 10K, participant shirt, medal and age group awards. Volunteer roles are available.

A trail race at Queeny Park on July 11, 2026 with an approximately 4 mile off road course, free bagels and beer, and a long sleeve tech race shirt. The event is supported by Fit4adventure Touring Company.

Timed 3 and 6 hour loop races at Route 66 State Park near Eureka, MO on July 18, 2026. Measured 2.425 mile loop with a 0.333 mile short lap, cupless aid station, night running and finisher medal plus custom socks.

Experience a trail run through Forest Park on the General Dacey Trail in Shelbyville. Participate in a 5K or 1 mile race featuring team competitions, post race refreshments, and a gathering at the local aquatic center.

A loop-based trail event in Foristell, Missouri on August 1, 2026, where runners repeat a 3.1 mile (5K) loop each hour and may stop after any completed loop. Results combine times for all completed loops to determine rankings.

A three-week night trail series in Wildwood, MO featuring three 10K races with increasing climb per mile. Organized by Terrain Trail Runners, the series includes finisher stickers, post-race refreshments, awards credits, and a cup-free sust..

Timed 6 hour and 3 hour endurance runs on a 1.01 mile loop at Watershed Nature Center in Edwardsville, IL, with a mixed crushed limestone and pavement surface. Field limited to 120; proceeds support the nature center.

A loop based trail event at Cliff Cave Park on August 22, 2026, featuring a marked 3.1 mile loop along the River Bluff Trail with packed dirt, singletrack, and bluff views. Runners may repeat laps to reach distances from 5K to 50K.

A continuous 3.1-mile loop trail race at Cliff Cave Park with rolling hills, river overlooks, and a fully stocked aid station each lap. Options are 40 or 50 miles with a 12-hour cutoff and designated crew and pacer access.

Trail races at the Lewis and Clark Trailhead near St Charles include a 13.1 miles half plus separate 8 miles and 5 miles loops. Aid stations offer water and Tailwind and each runner receives a reusable cup at packet pickup.

Trail runs and a ruck event at Queeny Park on September 5, 2026. Events include chip timing, lap aid stations, finisher medals, age group awards, event shirts and backpacks.

A 5K trail loop at Rolling Meadows Farm on September 5, 2026, running along the Sangamon River and near the historic Sangamo Town site. Registration runs from June 9 to August 23, with a $35 fee.

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.

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.

Rockin' Rockwoods is a trail event in Greensfelder County Park on September 26, 2026. It offers a 53K, a half marathon and a 13.1 mile ruck over technical single track with stocked aid stations and a 10 hour time limit.

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.

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.