Trail Running Calendar Missouri 2025-2026

The CareCenter Cross Country 5k is a fun run event scheduled for May 10, 2025, in Mountain View, Missouri. This inclusive race invites participants of all ages, including men, women, and children, to run or walk the course together. The event emphasizes community spirit, with a focus on prayer, wors..

The Berryman 50 Mile and Marathon Trail Races take place at Berryman Campground in the Mark Twain National Forest near Potosi, Missouri. The event features two distances: a 50-mile ultra and a marathon, both run on the historic 26.4-mile Berryman Trail loop. The marathon covers one loop, while the 5..

The OVERNIGHT Rat Race - UNSANCTIONED is an extreme endurance event taking place in Springfield, MO, designed for seasoned runners seeking a unique challenge. Participants can choose between a 4-hour or 6-hour option, navigating an unmarked course through the city while hitting various points of int..

Join us for the inaugural Rural Trail in Hédé-Bazouges on May 24, 2025! This event features a unique 10 km non-timed running course and a 10 km non-timed walking route, both designed to showcase the town's iconic sites while providing a blend of sport, nature, and heritage. Participants will travers..

The Baby Shippey will take place in High Ridge on Sunday 1 June 2025. You can run between 10 and 13 miles.

The in2Action Trail Run is a non-competitive fun run taking place at Rock Bridge State Park in Columbia, MO, on June 14, 2025. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 5K trail run, with a well-marked course primarily on trails. The event aims to support in2Action Recovery Services and..

The Dark 2 Dawn Night Trail Races is an all-night trail running event held at Indian Camp Creek Park in Foristell, Missouri, on June 21-22, 2025. Organized by Terrain Trail Runners, the race offers multiple options: a 10K, a 6-hour, and a 9-hour timed ultra. Participants run on a scenic, approximate..

The Firecracker TREK Branson is a trail running event held in the Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area in Branson, Missouri, featuring 5K and 10K races. The course includes technical rock and dirt single tracks, rocky trails, and steps, with a challenging elevation gain of 400 feet every three mi..

The Ultra Sweaty Santa is an annual endurance running event held in Devils Elbow, Missouri, celebrating Christmas in July with a 6-hour race on a shaded 6-mile crushed gravel loop alongside the Big Piney River near Old Route 66. Participants can run for 30 minutes, 3 hours, or the full 6 hours, with..

Get Your Butt Kicked @ Route 66 is a timed ultramarathon event held in Route 66 State Park near Eureka, Missouri. Participants can choose between 3-hour and 6-hour races, running multiple laps on a measured 2.425-mile loop through wooded terrain. The course is flat and fast, suitable for both beginn..

The Run for Raptors Trail Race is an annual event taking place in Swope Park, Kansas City, on August 2, 2025. Participants can choose from a 5K Trail Walk, a 5K Trail Run, or a 10K Trail Run, catering to various skill levels. The race features scenic trails and educational opportunities, with staff..

The Kansas City Backyard Ultra is a trail running event held in Mill Creek Park, Missouri, featuring a unique "Last Runner Standing" format. Runners compete by completing 4.1667-mile loops within one hour, continuing until only one participant remains. The race emphasizes endurance, strategy, and pe..

The Bad Dawg Ultra Endurance Run, held annually in Waynesville, Missouri, offers multiple race distances including 100 miles, 100K, 50 miles, 50K, and a 12-mile run/ruck. The event features a 10-mile out-and-back course with rolling Ozark hills and flat gravel paths lined with trees, providing sceni..

The 3 Legged Monster Race is an exciting relay event taking place on August 16, 2025, along the scenic Ozark Trail in Missouri. Teams of two will compete in three distinct legs: trail running, mountain biking, and paddling. Participants will navigate through the beautiful landscapes of the Mark Twai..

The Royal Oaks Sunrise Trail Race, held in Kirksville, Missouri, offers a scenic off-road running experience through the Big Creek Conservation Area and Thousand Hills State Park. Participants can choose between a 10K or a 3-mile walk, with the race highlighting the beauty of a sunrise over Forest L..

The Corps of Discovery Trail Races, organized by the St. Louis Track Club, are held annually in the Weldon Spring Conservation Area. The event features multiple race options, including a half marathon, 8-mile, and 5-mile races, with the 2025 edition scheduled for August 30th.The courses wind along s..

The Leaky Hourglass Ultra is a unique Last Man Standing running event held in Half Way, Missouri. Participants race on a rural highway course with rolling hills, completing laps of approximately 4.167 miles. The challenge involves a decreasing time limit for each lap, starting with 60 minutes and lo..

The Rockin' Rockwoods 53K and 1/2 Marathon is an annual trail running event held at Greensfelder County Park in Wildwood, Missouri. The race features challenging courses on the scenic Green Rock Trail, with terrain including hard-packed dirt, loose rocks, roots, creek crossings, and steep, technical..

The Devil's Toll Race is a challenging 13-mile trail event held in the rugged landscapes of Missouri’s Ozark Trail. Participants can choose between running or hiking, either solo or in teams of two. The course features steep climbs, rocky terrain, and stunning vistas, including the highest point in..

The FLATS Trail Half Marathon is a scenic race held in Kirksville, Missouri, along the shores of Forest Lake. Covering 13.1 miles, the course features a mix of hills, rocks, roots, singletrack trails, and water crossings, offering a challenging yet beautiful experience for runners. The event include..