Trail Running Calendar Missouri 2025-2026

Leaky Hourglass Ultra, hosted in Half Way, Missouri, is a Last Man Standing ultramarathon with a twist: each lap of the 4.167-mile out-and-back course reduces the cutoff by one minute. Runners traverse a chip-sealed rural highway with rolling hills, about 250 feet of elevation per lap, and the event..

Corps of Discovery Trail Races, hosted by the St. Louis Track Club, take place in the Weldon Spring Conservation Area near Saint Charles, Missouri. Runners choose from a 5-mile Clark Trail loop, an 8-mile Lewis Trail loop, or a Half Marathon that combines both trails for about 13.1 miles.The course..

The Labor Day Slay is a multi-distance running event held at Queeny Park in St. Louis, Missouri. Participants can choose from 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or a 10K Ruck, with a shared-start format on shady, rolling Queeny Park trails.The course is fully marked, with aid stations every 3.25 miles and prof..

The Jesse James Festival 5k /10k Bill James Classic is held in Kearney, Missouri, as part of the Jesse James Festival. The event offers a 5k, a 10k and a 2.09k stroll, designed for families to participate together. Runners travel on paved park trails that start and finish at the same location, with..

The Rockin' Rockwoods 53K and 1/2 Marathon is an annual trail running event held at Greensfelder County Park in Wildwood, Missouri. Featuring a challenging course on the scenic Green Rock Trail, the race includes a 53K ultra, a 1/2 marathon, and a 1/2 marathon ruck division where participants carry..

Hit The Road, Jack! is a certified long-distance running event held on the Ruby Jack Trail in Carthage, Missouri. Scheduled for September 20, 2025, the race offers multiple distances including 5K, 10K, 15K, 30K, and a virtual run option. All courses are out-and-back routes entirely on the scenic Rub..

Little Heroes Park Mountain Run/Walk is a 5k Run/Walk event taking place in Walnut Shade, Missouri (65771) at 108 Little Heroes Circle. The race is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025. Details and registration are available on RunSignup, and additional information can be found on the official..

Watkins Mill Get Outdoors 6.6K in Lawson, Missouri, is held at Watkins Mill State Park (26600 Park Road North). The in-person 6.6K runs a certified trail circling Williams Creek Lake, offering a peaceful, shaded route beneath a canopy of native woods with scenic resting spots. Now in its 12th year,..

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 Frog Hill Challenge. The courses are chip-timed and mostly flat, with an out-and-back route that showcases scenic views along the Roubidoux R..

The Trail du Rocher - Leopold will take place in Leopold on Saturday 4 October 2025. You can run between 15 and 33 kilometers.

FLATS Trail Half Marathon is a point-to-point 13.1-mile race held in Kirksville, Missouri, along the shores of Forest Lake. Runners traverse hills, rocks, roots, fast singletrack, and occasional water crossings, with seven aid stations and a well-marked course featuring lake views and forest scenery..

Devil’s Toll Race takes place in Middle Brook, Missouri, along the Ozark Trail. The centerpiece is a 13-mile course through rugged, rocky backcountry with about 1,400 feet of elevation gain. Participants may run or hike solo or in two-person teams, with half-marathon options as well.The route climbs..

Wilderness Trail Trek 5K/10K is a well-marked trail race in Lawson, Missouri (34030 West 204th Street) set in the Wilderness Camping and Retreat Center. The event features two distances, 5K and 10K, on a trail that combines dirt, grass, and gravel with scenic views. It is described as the 6th Annual..

The Great Pumpkin Run in Washington, Missouri, is hosted at Drews Dream Pumpkin Patch, with the start and finish near the YMCA at 400 Grand Avenue. The event blends a trail run and a road race, featuring uphill sections and a unique requirement: participants carry a pumpkin for the duration. It offe..

Trailfest, hosted by Fleet Feet Springfield, is a trail running event held at Two Rivers Mountain Bike Park in Highlandville, Missouri. Scheduled for October 5, 2025, it offers three race distances: 5K, 10K, and a half-marathon. The course is known for its technical, rocky, root-filled, and hilly te..

Rock Bridge Revenge, on October 11, 2025, is a trail race in Columbia, Missouri at Rock Bridge State Park, with race headquarters at the Billy Gilbert Shelter (5575 Missouri 163). The event offers 25K and 50K distances on 100% single-track trails with creek crossings. The 25K is a loop on Devil’s Ic..

The Find Your Strength Endurance Race, held in Moberly, Missouri at Rothwell Park, is a unique trail running event focused on endurance and community. Participants choose from timed events of 3, 6, or 12 hours, running as many 1-mile trail loops as possible within their selected duration. Runners ca..

DeClue Loops Trail Race is held in Greensfelder Park, Wildwood, Missouri. The race centers on the DeClue Trail, an 8.2-mile loop that begins and ends near the Visitor’s Center, run counter-clockwise. Runners choose from four distances: 8 miles (one loop), 16 miles (two loops), a marathon (three loop..

Highground Trailfest in Neosho, MO is a daylong outdoor race at Morse Park (563 E Spring St, Neosho 64850). Participants choose from trail runs of 5k, 10k, or 15k, and mountain bike races of 10k or 20k, with the option to compete in both disciplines. The event markets an action-packed day of trail r..

The Bigfoot Forest Trail 10 Hour Fun Run takes place in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, featuring a challenging 1.5-mile trail loop with rocky terrain, roots, and steep climbs. Participants can run up to 20 loops within 10 hours, covering a maximum distance of 50K. A 5K option is also available, consistin..