Trail Running Calendar Missouri 2025-2026

Join Troop 4's Hotcake Hike and Trail Run, a family friendly 5K trail run or hike at Binder Park in Jefferson City. Finishers enjoy hotcakes after the race while proceeds benefit local Scouts and Troop 4.

Run Castlewood State Park on Nov 1 and 2 at the SKIPPO Trail Race, offering 10k, half marathon, 30k and combo challenge options within the Big River Trail Series. Expect scenic singletrack, team fun and finisher swag like a medal and long s..

Get spooky and sweat at the Monster Dash 5k Run/Walk at Otahki Lake KOA in Patterson, Missouri. Enjoy a Halloween themed trail run or walk for all ages, great swag, and support Care Camps Foundation for kids with cancer.

Run the Whiskey Run St. Louis / St. Charles on the scenic Katy Trail with 5K, 10K or half marathon options. Enjoy whiskey sampling, local donuts and an after party at The Wine Cafe for a lively finish line celebration.

Run the Bark at the Moon Trail Run in Poplar Bluff: a lively 6K on moonlit trails on November 7, 2025. Enjoy community energy, light trail challenges, and a memorable evening under the stars.

Take a scenic trail run at Robert H Hodge Park in Kansas City with 2 mile and a new 5 mile route through fields, woods and historic Shoal Creek village. Walkers welcome and post race campfires, soup and commemorative mugs await.

Dirt Quad sends runners to four Springfield trail venues for a GPS tracked, choose your own route event with suggested courses and open navigation. Pick 3 or 6 mile minimums per site, collect medal pieces and earn shirts.

Try a test of endurance at the 4 Fore 30 Backyard Ultra in Macks Creek, Missouri, where runners loop each hour until only one remains. Proceeds support Kids' Harbor and runners enjoy swag, aid and a lively community.

Turkey Trails - Kansas City is a Thanksgiving-themed running event in Kansas City, Missouri, organized by Bodies Race Company. It offers multiple distances: 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Kids Dash, plus a Virtual Race and a Volunteer option. The atmosph..

Turkey Trails Kansas City at Legacy Park Amphitheater in Lee's Summit on Nov 22, 2025 offers a family friendly race day with a Kids Dash, 1 Mile, chip timed 5k and 10k plus a virtual option. Finishers get shirts and medals and timed races a..

Run the Meandering Turkey in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on November 23, 2025, a festive 5.5 mile course at Klaus Park. Field is limited to 100 runners, with a performance tech shirt, socks, post race food and awards.

Turkey Trails - St. Louis, a Bodies Race Company event, is a family-friendly Thanksgiving-themed race at Queeny Park—Smith Shelter, Ballwin, MO 63011. The lineup includes 5k and 10k routes, a 1-mile Kids Dash, a virtual race option, and a V..

Take on Turkey Ridge in Wildwood, MO at the Trail Trot, a timed 2 or 4 hour looped endurance race with a small capped field and big trail views. Early registrants snag hoodies and competitors earn handcrafted wooden awards while supporting..

Take on the Frozen Chosin Challenge at Johnson Shut Ins State Park December 5 to 7, 2025, a rugged winter weekend honoring Korean War veterans. Choose 40 mile, 17 mile or 4 mile routes with steep trails, river fords and bivouac camping.

Take on the Last Chance Ultra in Springfield on December 6 and 7, 2025 with trail ultras Saturday and a 10 miler Sunday. Add the Double Tap to race both days and claim bonus swag.

Wild in the Woods at Broemmelsiek Park offers 5 mile and 10 mile loops through scenic trails. Stay for a cozy post race party with a fire pit, snacks, live music and a free beer for participants 21 and over plus a custom giveaway.

Run the Wildwood Trail Marathon on December 6, 2025 in Wildwood, MO with full and half distances across scenic single track, gravel and greenway. Finishers get a custom medal, a tee if you register early, free race photos and a catered post..

Celebrate the season at the Candy Cane Course in Lee's Summit on December 20, with 1 Mile, 5K, 12K, Kids Dash or virtual options. Chip timed races, age group awards, finish line treats and a Toys for Tots drive make this a festive run.

Kick off the new year with Doomsday 5K, a beginner friendly trail run at Cliff Cave County Park in Saint Louis on January 1. Tackle rolling hills, earn a custom finisher medal and enjoy post race coffee at this eco conscious event.

Shippey Endurance Runs is a winter trail ultra at Beaumont Scout Reservation offering 20 miles up to 100 miles, a 100k and a five person 100 mile relay over rugged single track and jeep roads. Indoor aid stations and on site camping.