Trail Running Calendar Missouri 2025-2026

The Bleak Midwinter Endurance Run is a timed endurance event taking place 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 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 Runner's Choice Trail Run, taking place at Rock Bridge State Park in Columbia, MO, offers participants the option to run either a 10K or 20K course on scenic single-track trails. Runners can choose to complete one loop for the 10K or two loops for the 20K, with the unique feature of deciding at ..

The Castlewood Cup is a challenging 15km trail running event held at Castlewood State Park, featuring a course that includes various terrains such as uphills, downhills, and switchbacks. Celebrating its 17th edition in 2025, participants can enjoy a post-race party with BBQ, beer, and live music. Th..

The Flat Branch Ultra is a 50K running event taking place in Columbia, Missouri, on February 15, 2025. The course features a scenic rails-to-trails out-and-back route, starting from the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and showcasing the beautiful Missouri River and surrounding landscapes.Participant..

Iron Heart is a Valentine's Day Trail Run taking place at the Forest City MTB Trail in St. James, MO, on February 16, 2025. 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 v..

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

The Howard Aslinger Endurance Run is a charitable running event taking place in Cape Girardeau, MO, designed to support the Howard L. Aslinger Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Participants can choose from various endurance challenges, including a 24-hour run, a 12-hour night run, and a 12-hour day r..

The Hard Times Trail Run, held at Little Sac Woods Conservation Area in Willard, MO, features a challenging 10-mile out-and-back course with significant elevation gain. Participants can choose from three distances: 10 miles, 20 miles, or 50K, each offering a unique blend of runnable sections, steep ..

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. The race course is a scenic 5-mile loop that traverses a former golf course, offering a mix of asphalt, gravel, an..

The Weldon Spring Trail Marathon and Half, organized by the St. Louis Track Club, invites runners to experience a scenic and challenging course in Weldon Spring, Missouri. Set against a backdrop of beautiful landscapes, participants will navigate through wooded areas, scenic overlooks, and diverse t..

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 multi-distance running event taking place from April 4 to 6, 2025, in Wildwood, Missouri. Participants can choose from various race options, including a Kids Fun Run, 100M, 100K, 50M, 50K, NIGHT 50K, 25K Ruck, Marathon, and 25K. The event emphasizes sustainabi..

The Double Chubb event in St. Louis, MO, offers participants a choice of three race distances: 50K, 25K, and 8M, set in the scenic West Tyson County Park. This trail race emphasizes a relaxed atmosphere, with an approximate 8.5-hour cutoff for all distances.Participants can pick up their race packet..

The Wolf Creek Trail Run, hosted by the PB Kiwanis Club and the US Forest Service, is set for April 19, 2025, in Poplar Bluff, MO. This annual event features a half marathon, a 6K run, and a 1.7-mile walk, all taking place on the scenic Wolf Creek Trail. Participants can enjoy the beautiful surround..

The 24 Hour Lions Roar is a running event that features 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 Gans Creek Recreation Area in Columbia, MO, on a 2.5-mile grass loop. It aims to raise funds fo..

The Frisco Railroad Run, organized by the Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners (OMRR), is a popular annual running event featuring multiple race distances: 50-mile, 50K, marathon, half marathon, and 8K. Set on the scenic Frisco Highline Trail in Willard, MO, the course is USATF certified and offers a flat, ..

The Thunder Chicken 100K Stage Races is an annual three-day trail running event held at Camp Wyman in Eureka, Missouri. Participants can choose to run all three stages, which include a 21-mile, a 26-mile, and a 25K race, each featuring challenging terrain and scenic views. The event promotes communi..

The Bluffs Trail Runs is an exciting trail running event taking place at Echo Bluffs State Park in Eminence, Missouri. Scheduled for May 3, 2025, the event features a variety of race options including a Trail Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, 15k, 10k, and 5k races, as well as a 1-mile fun run for..

The Lake of the Ozarks Endurance Runs features three exciting races: the Wandering Bobcat 5 Miler, the Trail of Four Winds 25K, and the LOZ Traverse, which combines running and paddling. Set in Missouri's largest state park, participants will experience scenic trails, challenging terrain, and beauti..