Trail Running calendar near Cape Girardeau 2026-2027

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.

Run scenic single track along Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley at the Land Between the Lakes Great American Trail Race in Grand Rivers, KY on March 14, 2026. Choose from 23 km to 50 miles across rolling looped trails with a 12 hour limit.

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.

Ondessonk Trail Races on April 11, 2026 at Camp Ondessonk in Ozark, Illinois features a half marathon, Manchester 10k, 5k, and a one-mile fun run around Lake Echon for families.

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.

Experience Giant City State Park at the Red Cedar Trail Races on May 30, 2026. Choose a 5k, half marathon or rugged 40k on scenic single track with creek crossings, rolling climbs and finisher medals and swag.

Join the Cross Country Sundown Showdown 5K in Carterville on July 17, 2026, starting and finishing behind the Community Center. Teams and solo runners will enjoy a grassy, scenic course and compete for top finisher and team awards.

A multi distance trail running weekend at Camp Ondessonk in Ozark Illinois, featuring a figure eight loop through sandstone canyons and multiple waterfalls. The course is mainly single track with technical terrain and staffed aid stations.

A 22 km point to point trail race from Lake Barkley to Kentucky Lake, with individual and relay options and a mix of paved and woodland gravel paths.

A certified ultramarathon on the Tunnel Hill State Trail near Vienna IL offering 100 mi, 100 km, a USATF 50 mile championship, 50 mi and a marathon. The rail-trail course features certified distances, 30 hour limits, aid stations, and live..