Trail Running Calendar Missouri 2025-2026

The 24 Hour Lions Roar is a running event featuring 6, 12, and 24-hour races, along with a 24-hour Tag Team Championship and a 1-hour Cub Run. Scheduled for April 25-26, 2025, the event takes place at the Gans Creek Recreation Area in Columbia, MO, on a 2.5-mile grass loop. It aims to raise funds fo..

The Frisco Railroad Run is an annual running event held on the scenic Frisco Highline Trail in Willard, Missouri. Participants can choose from various race distances, including a 50-mile ultramarathon, 50K, marathon, half marathon, and 8K. The course is a flat, USATF-certified out-and-back trail, of..

The Thunder Chicken 100K Stage Races is an exciting three-day trail running event held at Camp Wyman in Eureka, Missouri. Scheduled for May 2-4, 2025, participants can choose to compete in various distances, including a 21-mile, 26-mile, and a 25K race, or tackle all three stages. The courses featur..

The Lake of the Ozarks Endurance Runs is an exciting multi-race event taking place at Lake of the Ozarks State Park. Participants can choose from three races: the Wandering Bobcat 5 Miler, the Trail of Four Winds 25K, and the LOZ Traverse, which combines running and paddling. The event features scen..

The Bluffs Trail Runs is an exciting trail running event set in the picturesque Echo Bluffs State Park and Current River State Park in Eminence, Missouri. Scheduled for May 3, 2025, the event features multiple race options, including a Trail Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, 15K, 10K, 5K, and a 1-..

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, taking place on May 17, 2025, in the scenic Mark Twain National Forest, offers runners a challenging experience on a historic 26.4-mile single-track loop. Participants can choose between a 50-mile race or a marathon, with aid stations located every 5 to..

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, organized by Terrain Trail Runners, is an exciting overnight trail running event taking place at Indian Camp Creek Park in Foristell, MO. Scheduled for June 21-22, 2025, participants can choose from a 10K, 6-hour, or 9-hour timed ultra race, all set on a scenic loo..

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 a unique endurance race held in Devils Elbow, MO, celebrating Christmas in July. Participants can join for 30 minutes to 6 hours on a scenic 6-mile crushed gravel loop alongside the Big Piney River. The event is free, with donations encouraged to support Operation Christmas..

Get Your Butt Kicked @ Route 66 is a unique running event held at Route 66 State Park in Eureka, MO, featuring 3-hour and 6-hour timed race options. The course consists of a 2.425-mile loop through scenic wooded areas, designed for both novice and experienced ultra runners. Participants must be prep..

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 an exciting endurance running event held at Mill Creek Park, featuring a unique format where participants must complete a 4.16667-mile loop within one hour, continuing until only one runner remains. Scheduled for August 8-10, 2025, the event includes various timed r..

The Bad Dawg 100/50/100K/50K is an ultra endurance running event taking place in Waynesville, MO, on August 16, 2025. This race features multiple distances, including 100 miles, 100K, 50 miles, 50K, and a 12-mile run/ruck, catering to both seasoned ultra runners and newcomers. The event aims to supp..

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 is an exciting running event taking place in Kirksville, MO, featuring a 10K run and a 3-mile walk. Set in the picturesque Big Creek Conservation Area, the race offers participants a scenic off-road experience, winding through the Royal Oaks Ridge and the Rainbow Ba..