Trail Running calendar near Edwardsville 2026-2027

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.

A December trail race at Broemmelsiek Park offering 5 and 10 mile options with post-race music, beer for 21+, 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.

A 15 km trail race at Indian Camp Creek Park on January 30, 2027, part of the Big River Trail Series, with post race barbecue, beer for 21 and over, and live music.

A timed night trail event on a 4.2 mile single track loop in Greensfelder County Park offering 9 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour options with a 75 runner cap. The low frills event supports local trail maintenance and does not permit crew or pacers.

Winter trail event at Rockwoods Reservation in Glencoe Missouri offering a 5 Mile and a 13.1 Mile course. Organized by Rockinator Racing as the Stick Season finale with chip timing, aid stations, on course tracking and post race awards.

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.

Queeny Backyard Ultra on March 5, 2027 is a last person standing trail event at Queeny Park on a roughly 4.19 mile loop repeated hourly. The overall winner earns a guaranteed Silver Ticket entry within the mid August 2026 to mid August 2027..