Trail Running Calendar Missouri 2026-2027

Baby Shippey on June 7, 2026 in High Ridge, MO runs rugged trail courses: a roughly 13-mile half with about 2,390 feet of climb and a 6-mile 10k with about 1,100 feet of climb.

A family friendly 5K mud run on June 13, 2026 at Valley Speedway featuring obstacles, waist deep mud pits, a pre race music party, and a finish area festival with food and drinks. VIP and value registration options are available.

A team-based trail race at Sycamore Creek Ranch where teams of four to six navigate themed obstacles, a carried-teammate challenge, and an archery-based time bonus before a final climb to a summit marked by Conestoga wagons.

An overnight trail event at Indian Camp Creek Park offering a 10K and timed six and nine hour ultra options on a roughly 6.7 mile loop with on-course aid, camping, and a cup free sustainability approach.

A 5K trail run at Adam Puchta Winery in Hermann, Missouri, with a course that passes rows of Vignoles and Estate Norton vines and includes a second lap. The downhill finish features a Puchta Slushy trailer and finisher medals.

A first ever mud obstacle course in Adrian City Park on June 27 as part of the 250th Independence Day celebration, titled 5K with a listed distance of 3 miles, featuring mud, fitness challenges, and awards for the top three finishers.

A 5K gravel race at Klondike Park in Augusta, Missouri on June 28, 2026, featuring a course that uses the Katy Trail and lakeshore. Registration includes a custom singlet, post-race breakfast, and awards for top finishers.

Five trail races at Castlewood State Park run July 2 to August 27, 2026, with distances from 8K down to 4K. Series entries include a shirt and medal, points determine series awards, and postrace food and drinks are provided.

Hades Climb in Ozark is a timed stair loop event on July 11, 2026 offering 1 hour, 2 hour and 4 hour options, with stamped loops for a medal, spark and fire effects, a lap bell, music, and a finish line Certificate of Death.

A trail race at Queeny Park on July 11, 2026 with an approximately 4 mile off road course, free bagels and beer, and a long sleeve tech race shirt. The event is supported by Fit4adventure Touring Company.

A free six-hour endurance event in Devils Elbow, MO, offering 30-minute, 3-hour, and 6-hour options on shaded gravel loops along the Big Piney River with aid stations and prizes.

Timed 3 hour and 6 hour races on a measured 2.425 mile loop through shaded woodlands at Route 66 State Park. The event is cupless with the Forest Shelter as the main aid station and requires personal hydration and lights for night running.

A certified 8K out and back on the Katy Trail at McBaine with staggered starts based on predicted finish times. Registration is online only; Columbia Track Club members enter free and other participants pay $10.

A continuous loop trail race at Indian Camp Creek Park offering 40 and 50 mile distances on a 3.1 mile loop with centralized aid, crew access, pacers allowed, and a 12 hour time limit.

A trail event at Camp Lake of the Woods in Swope Park on August 1, 2026 featuring a 5K walk, a 5K run and an approximately 11K rocky loop intended for experienced trail runners, with water stations, packet pickup and a postrace raffle.

A multi format event at Mill Creek Park featuring the Last Runner Standing contest and 3, 6, 9, and 12 hour timed runs. The course uses repeated one mile laps and follows official Backyard Ultra rules.

A three-week night trail running series near Wildwood, MO, featuring three 10K races with increasing hill climbs. Options include the full series, pick-two, or individual races, with race-specific finisher stickers, post-race snacks, and li..

A paved out and back running event on the Spirit Trail in Knob Noster, Missouri. Distances include 5K, 10K, 15K and 20K, and all finishers receive a medal.

Multi-distance ultrarun in Waynesville, MO on August 15 to 16, 2026 featuring a 10 mile out and back loop through Ozark gravel and rolling hills. Entries support the OneSolePurpose shoe project.

A three-leg relay on the Ozark Trail for two-person teams, combining trail running, mountain biking and paddling through the Huzzah area and Meramec waterways. Proceeds benefit the Ozark Trail Association.