Trail Running Calendar Missouri 2024-2025

Meandering Turkey is a challenging 5.5-mile running event held at Klaus Park in Cape Girardeau, MO. The course features hilly, rooty single track, providing a unique experience for participants. Awards are given to the overall male and female winners, as well as the top three in each age division, w..

The Turkey Trek 5K in Branson, MO, invites participants to enjoy a scenic trail run through the Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area. This challenging course features dirt single tracks, rocky trails, and steep elevations, offering a picturesque backdrop for runners. The event emphasizes sustainability w..

The Wild in the Woods Trail Race, part of the Big River Trail Series, will take place on December 7, 2024, at Broemmelsiek Park in Defiance, Missouri. Participants can choose between two distances: a 5-mile loop or a 10-mile loop. The event promises a festive atmosphere with post-race activities inc..

The Wildwood Trail Marathon, hosted by Terrain Trail Runners, takes place on December 7, 2024, in Wildwood, MO. This event features both a full marathon and a half marathon, showcasing the scenic trails of West County, St. Louis.Participants can expect a challenging course with a mix of paved, grave..

The Doomsday 5K is an inaugural trail race taking place at Cliff Cave County Park in St. Louis, MO, on January 1, 2025. Organized by Terrain Trail Runners, this event offers a beginner-friendly course featuring a mix of pavement and dirt trails, with approximately 272 feet of elevation gain. Partici..

The Shivering Icy Trail Run (ShITR) is an exciting winter running event taking place at Creve Coeur Park in Saint Louis, MO. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 1-mile run, 5k, 10k, and a half marathon, all set against the scenic backdrop of Mallard Lake. The courses feature ..

The Shippey Endurance Runs is a premier trail ultra event held at the Beaumont Scout Reservation in High Ridge, MO. This event features various distances, including a 100-mile race, 100-mile relay, 100K, 40-mile, 20-mile, and relays, all set on challenging trails that are typically closed to the pub..

The Wildwood Frozen Feet 10 Mile Trail Race will take place in Wildwood on Saturday 25 January 2025. You can run 10 miles.

The Bleak Midwinter Endurance Run is an annual timed endurance event held at the Sac River Mountain Bike Trails in Springfield, MO. Participants can choose from four different timed options: 12, 6, 3, and 1 hour runs, all on a 4.25-mile loop trail featuring moderately technical terrain. The event em..

The Castlewood Cup is a challenging 15km trail running event held at Castlewood State Park, celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2025. Participants navigate a course featuring diverse terrain, including uphills, downhills, and switchbacks, making it a true test of trail running skills. After the race..

The 963 Beulah Challenge is an annual night trail race taking place on February 1, 2025, at Greensfelder County Park in Wildwood, Missouri. Participants can choose from three timed events: 9 hours, 6 hours, or 3 hours, with a course loop of 4.2 miles featuring single-track trails and an elevation ga..

The Flat Branch Ultra is a 50K running event taking place in Columbia, Missouri, starting from the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. The course features a scenic out-and-back route along the MKT and Katy Trails, showcasing the Missouri River and local bluffs.Participants will encounter several aid st..

Iron Heart is a Valentine's Day Trail Run taking place at the Forest City MTB Trail in St. James, MO. This event celebrates love, friendship, and the outdoors, offering participants the choice of a 5K or 5-Mile loop.Runners can participate solo or in a relay team, making it a versatile event for all..

The Queeny Backyard Ultra is a unique "Last Person Standing" running event taking place in Queeny Park, St. Louis, MO. Participants must complete a 4.19-mile loop within one hour, continuing this process until only one runner remains.The course features a mix of paved and dirt trails with rolling hi..

The Howard Aslinger Endurance Run is a charitable running event held in Cape Girardeau, MO, featuring 24-hour, 12-hour, and 1-hour races on a flat, paved loop course around Arena Park. This event honors Howard L. Aslinger, who overcame significant challenges in his life and dedicated himself to supp..

The Bent Oak Ultra is an exciting ultra-running event taking place in Oak Grove, MO, featuring multiple distance options including a 50 Miler, 50K, Marathon, 25K, 10 Miler, and 5 Miler. Set in a scenic park that was once a golf course, the course consists of a 5-mile loop with a mix of asphalt, grav..

The Hard Times Trail Run, held at Little Sac Woods Conservation Area in Willard, MO, is known as the toughest footrace in Greene County. Participants can choose from three challenging distances: a 10-mile, 20-mile, or 50K course, featuring rugged terrain with significant elevation gains and various ..

The Three Creeks Torrent Trail Runs is an exciting running event scheduled for March 22, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri. Participants can choose from three different race distances: 30 miles, 20 miles, and 10 miles, catering to various skill levels and preferences. This trail running event promises a c..

The Ozark Foothills Endurance Runs is a premier running event taking place in Wildwood, MO, featuring a variety of race distances including 100M, 100K, 50M, 50K, a NIGHT 50K, marathon, and 25K options. Scheduled for April 5-6, 2025, the event emphasizes sustainability by being cup-free, encouraging ..

The Double Chubb event in St. Louis, MO, offers participants a choice of three race distances: 50K, 25K, and 8M. Set in West Tyson County Park, the event promotes a relaxed atmosphere with an 8.5-hour cutoff for all races.Packet pickup occurs the day before the race, with options for race day pickup..