Trail Running Calendar Missouri 2026-2027

A 15 km trail race at Castlewood State Park on January 31, 2026, running on maintained single-track with hills, switchbacks, and some flat sections. Post-race offerings include BBQ, snacks, beer for 21+, and possible live music.

Take on the single track Devil's Ice Box trails at Rock Bridge State Park in Columbia on January 31, 2026, with 10K and 20K loop options for runners of all paces. This free event asks for online sign up and a waiver, and offers post race re..

A night trail event at Greensfelder County Park with timed 9, 6, and 3 hour options on a 4.2 mile single track loop. Limited to 75 runners, no crew or pacers, and a portion of proceeds supports local trail maintenance.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day on the trails at Maramec Spring Park with Iron Heart, offering distances from 5K to 100 miles. Scenic singletrack, hot quesadillas at aid stations, and finisher awards make for a memorable winter run.

A USATF-certified 50K rails to trails race in Columbia, Missouri, running from Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park to Rocheport and back. The route follows the Missouri River, passes a historic Bur Oak, includes multiple aid stations, and..

A 15 km trail race at Castlewood State Park in Ballwin, Missouri on February 21, 2026. The course follows well maintained single track with hills, switchbacks and some flat sections and the 15 km entry is listed at $69.

A winter trail 10K in Upper Creve Coeur Park on February 22, 2026 featuring single track trails, a parade loop on Streetcar Drive, a custom finisher beer mug, and post race beer from Urban Chestnut.

An off-road trail running event at Southern Missouri Offroad Ranch on February 28, 2026. Offers a 1 mile fun run plus 5K and 10K trail races, participant shirts and finish snacks, with proceeds supporting Harmony House.

A winter trail race series in Glencoe, Missouri from December 27, 2025 to February 28, 2026 featuring varied road and single track courses and a half marathon finale. Series registration includes swag and scoring toward finale awards.

Trail event at Little Sac Woods offering 8 mile, 25K, and 50K options with varied terrain, limited to 50 runners, aided stations, off-site parking and shuttle for some entrants, and proceeds benefiting a local school.

Hardwoods 8 Mile Trail Run in Poplar Bluff, Missouri is a trail race held March 7, 2026 on the Ozark Trail Victory Horse Trail. Proceeds support local trail maintenance and shirts are guaranteed for entries by March 2.

Quivering Quads at Cuivre River State Park offers scenic bluff views, creek crossings and steep climbs with half marathon and 8 mile options. Field limited to 400; finishers receive a long sleeve shirt, medal and post race food and beer.

Trail races at Three Creeks Conservation Area near Columbia, Missouri, with 50K, 20 mile, 10 mile and a 10 mile ruck. The course is a roughly 10 mile loop with single track, multiple creek crossings and about 950 ft of gain per loop.

Trail races at West Tyson County Park near St Louis with 50K, 25K, 25K ruck, and 8M options, multiple aid stations, a cup free policy, and a new 25K ruck requiring a 20 pound minimum pack.

A trail event at Wolf Creek Trail near Poplar Bluff, MO on April 4, 2026 offering a half marathon, 6K, and 1.7 mile walk with T shirts, medals, water stations, and course time limits.

A multi-distance trail event in Wildwood MO offering ultramarathon, marathon, 50K and shorter options plus a ruck category and a kids fun run. Registration runs June 6 2025 through March 29 2026 with staged price increases.

Join the Green Park Viking Dash on April 18 in Saint Louis for a fun 5K and 1 mile run or walk starting at Green Park Lutheran School. Enjoy neighborhood and Grant's Trail scenery while supporting the school's Viking Village.

A rail-to-trail out-and-back event on the Frisco Highline Trail near Willard, MO offering 50-mile, 50K, marathon, half marathon, and 8K distances; USATF certified with a Boston-qualifying marathon and staffed aid stations along the course.

A noncompetitive ascent-only challenge on Mudlick Mountain near Patterson, MO, where hikers attempt eight climbs (about 21 miles total and 7,980 feet ascent) within twelve hours; shuttles return hikers to the base after each summit.

Three races at Lake of the Ozarks State Park on May 2, 2026 combine trail running, lake views, and a traverse with both running and paddling. The event includes aid stations, finisher awards, swag, and a post-race festival with music and fo..