Trail Running Calendar Missouri 2025-2026

Baby Shippey is a challenging summer trail running event held at the Beaumont Scout Reservation in High Ridge, Missouri. It offers two distances: a rugged 13.05-mile half marathon with approximately 2,390 feet of elevation gain, and a demanding 6.2-mile 10K featuring over 1,150 feet of climbing. The..

The in2Action Trail Run, held at Rock Bridge State Park in Columbia, Missouri, is a non-competitive fun run benefiting in2Action Recovery Services. Scheduled for June 14, 2025, the event offers two distances: a half marathon and a 3-mile trail run. The course is well-marked, primarily on trails, sta..

The Dark 2 Dawn Night Trail Races, held at Indian Camp Creek Park in Foristell, Missouri, offer a unique overnight trail running experience featuring a 10K race and timed ultra events of 6 and 9 hours. Participants run on a scenic 6.7-mile loop combining open fields and wooded singletrack with flat..

The Firecracker Trek Branson is a trail running event held at the Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area in Branson, Missouri. It features 5K and 10K distances on a scenic yet challenging course characterized by technical rock and dirt single-track trails, rocky and rooty sections, and steps. The r..

Ultra Sweaty Santa is a unique 6-hour endurance race held annually in Devils Elbow, Missouri, celebrating Christmas in July. Participants can run for 30 minutes, 3 hours, or the full 6 hours on a shaded 6-mile crushed gravel loop alongside the Big Piney River, with a shorter 3-mile loop option avail..

Get Your Butt Kicked @ Route 66 is a timed ultra running event held at Route 66 State Park near Eureka, Missouri. Participants can choose between 3-hour and 6-hour race options, running loops of a 2.425-mile course through the park's wooded northwest corner. The course features a mix of thin pavemen..

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 unique endurance running event held at Mill Creek Park on the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri. The race features a challenging format where participants run a 4.16667-mile loop every hour, continuing until only one runner remains, crowned the "Last Run..

The 3 Legged Monster Race, held in the Mark Twain National Forest near Steelville and Leasburg, Missouri, is a unique relay event featuring running, mountain biking, and paddling legs for teams of two. The race showcases the scenic Ozark Trail, with running through hardwood forests and bluff overloo..

The Bad Dawg Ultra is an annual endurance running event held in Waynesville, Missouri, featuring multiple race distances including 100 miles, 100k, 50 miles, 50k, and a 12-mile run or ruck. The course is a 10-mile out-and-back loop with rolling Ozark hills and flat gravel paths lined with trees, off..

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 run or a 3-mile walk, both starting and ending at the Royal Oaks Trailhead. The co..

The Leaky Hourglass Ultra is a unique Last Man Standing running event held near Half Way, Missouri, about 20 miles north of Springfield. Runners complete 4.167-mile out-and-back laps on a chip-sealed rural highway featuring rolling hills and approximately 250 feet of elevation gain per lap. The twis..

The Corps of Discovery Trail Races, hosted by the St. Louis Track Club, take place in the scenic Weldon Spring Conservation Area near Saint Charles, Missouri. The event offers three distances: a half marathon (13.1 miles), an 8-mile race, and a 5-mile race.The half marathon course combines the 8-mil..

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 FLATS Trail Half Marathon, held in Kirksville, Missouri, is a scenic 13.1-mile point-to-point race along the shores of Forest Lake. The course features a mix of hills, rocks, roots, fast singletrack, and water crossings, offering a moderately challenging trail running experience. Runners enjoy s..

The Frog Hill Half Marathon, held in Waynesville, Missouri, offers a family-friendly running event featuring a half marathon, 10k, and 5k races, plus a unique Leapfrog 5k challenge. The courses are chip-timed and mostly flat, with an out-and-back route that showcases scenic views along the Roubidoux..

The Devil's Toll Race, held in Middle Brook, Missouri, is a challenging 13-mile event across rugged terrain on the Ozark Trail. Participants traverse from Taum Sauk Mountain, Missouri's highest point, past Mina Sauk Falls, through the Devil’s Toll Gate rock formation, and finish with a river crossin..

The DeClue Loops Trail Race is an annual running event held in Greensfelder Park near Wildwood, Missouri. Participants can choose from multiple distances, including 8 miles, 16 miles, a full marathon (26.2 miles), or a 50K ultramarathon, all on the scenic DeClue Trail, an 8.2-mile loop featuring rol..

Rock Bridge Revenge is a trail running event held at Rock Bridge State Park in Columbia, Missouri. It offers two race distances: a 25K and a 50K, with the 50K consisting of two loops of the 25K course. The course features 100% single-track trails with varied terrain and creek crossings, including th..

The Minnie Ha Ha 12 Hour Run is a timed ultra running event held annually at Minnie Ha Ha Park in St. Louis, Missouri. The race features a USATF-certified, 1.17-mile paved loop course that winds through a mostly flat, wooded park with scenic views of the Meramec River and vibrant fall foliage.The st..