Trail Running Calendar Missouri 2025-2026

Take on the Frozen Chosin Challenge at Johnson Shut Ins State Park December 5 to 7, 2025, a rugged winter weekend honoring Korean War veterans. Choose 40 mile, 17 mile or 4 mile routes with steep trails, river fords and bivouac camping.

Tackle rugged trails at the Last Chance Ultra in Springfield MO on December 6 and 7, 2025, offering ultramarathon distances and a Sunday 10 miler. Run a Saturday race and add the 10 miler for bonus swag and extra challenge.

Run the Wild in the Woods at Broemmelsiek Park in Defiance MO on December 6, 2025, with a scenic 5 mile loop or a tougher 10 mile double loop. Enjoy a post race fire pit, snacks, live music, a complimentary beer for 21 plus and a custom giv..

Run scenic single track and greenway trails at the Wildwood Trail Marathon in Wildwood MO on December 6, 2025, with marathon and half marathon options. Finishers get a custom tee and medal, free digital photos and a catered post race lunch.

Get into the holiday spirit at the Candy Cane Course in Lee's Summit with a family friendly Kids Dash, 1 mile, chip timed 5K and 12K or a virtual option. Enjoy shirts, medals, live results and support Toys for Tots.

Start the year on the trails with the Doomsday 5K at Cliff Cave County Park. This rolling dirt course rewards every finisher with a custom medal and practices reduced waste so bring your own mug for post race coffee. Open to all genders.

ShITR Shivery Icy Trail Run brings frosty trails to Creve Coeur Park with 1 mile to half marathon races in person or virtual. Finishers receive a winter hat, hot drinks and live music while benefiting Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.

Winter trail ultra at Beaumont Scout Reservation near High Ridge Missouri on January 17 and 18 2026. Tackle distances from 20 miles to 100 miles solo or join a 100 mile team relay on a rugged 20 mile loop with indoor aid and camping.

Run winter trails at the FROZEN STICK Trail Run in Glencoe, Missouri, offering 5 mile and 13.1 mile courses through Bluffview, Rock Hollow and Zombie Trails. Finish at LaSalle Middle School for indoor post race festivities and finisher swag..

Tackle 15 km of single track trails, climbs, and switchbacks at Castlewood State Park on January 31, 2026 as part of the Big River Trail Series. Celebrate with post race BBQ, a sweatshirt and finisher medal, beer and live music.

Run under the stars at the 963 Beulah Challenge, a capped night trail loop at Greensfelder County Park benefiting local trail groups. Choose from timed 3, 6 or 9 hour options on a rugged 4.2 mile single track loop with a central aid station..

Celebrate Valentine's season with the Iron Heart trail races at Maramec Spring Park near St James, Missouri. Choose distances from 5K to 100 miles solo or relay and tackle scenic singletrack with friendly aid stations and camping options.

Flat Branch Ultra is a certified 50K rails to trails race in Columbia, Missouri, following the scenic MKT and Katy Trails and passing a 400 year old Bur Oak. Entry is limited to 125 and staffed aid stations support the classic out and back.

Tackle rugged Ozark trails at Little Sac Woods near Willard MO with 8 mile, 25K and 50K options over hilly, runnable terrain with creek crossings and briars. Field limited to 60 for an intimate, supported race.

Take on rugged single track and creek crossings at Three Creeks Torrent Trail Runs near Columbia, Missouri on March 14, 2026. Choose 50K, 20 mile, 10 mile, or a 10 mile ruck and enjoy scenic loops, stocked aid stations, and finisher swag.

Hit the scenic trails at West Tyson County Park with race options from 8 miles to 50K, plus a 25K ruck that requires a 20 pound pack. Friendly aid stations and finisher medals make this a rewarding spring trail challenge.

Join the 13th annual Wolf Creek Trail Run on April 4, 2026 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, supporting Kiwanis Bacon Memorial Park rain or shine. Choose from a half marathon, 6K or a 1.7 mile Walk The Forest for a scenic, wooded challenge.

Take on trail challenges at the Ozark Foothills Endurance Runs in Wildwood MO, April 10 to 12, 2026, with distances from a kids mile to 100 miles and a Night 50K. Cup free event so bring your own plate and spork; pacers available.

Join the DoNot Stop Half Marathon in Kansas City on April 18, 2026 for varied distances from a quick 5K to the full half marathon, plus family friendly untimed kids races. Chip timing, finisher medals and designer shirts make it a rewarding..

Run the Green Park Viking Dash on April 18, 2026 with a family friendly 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run along Grant's Trail and nearby neighborhoods. Medals for all, proceeds benefit Green Park Lutheran School, and shirts for early registrants.