Trail Running calendar near Columbia 2025-2026

The in2Action Trail Run is a non-competitive fun run taking place at Rock Bridge State Park in Columbia, MO, on June 14, 2025. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 5K trail run, with a well-marked course primarily on trails. The event aims to support in2Action Recovery Services and..

The Dark 2 Dawn Night Trail Races is an all-night trail running event held at Indian Camp Creek Park in Foristell, Missouri, on June 21-22, 2025. Organized by Terrain Trail Runners, the race offers multiple options: a 10K, a 6-hour, and a 9-hour timed ultra. Participants run on a scenic, approximate..

The Ultra Sweaty Santa is an annual endurance running event held in Devils Elbow, Missouri, celebrating Christmas in July with a 6-hour race on a shaded 6-mile crushed gravel loop alongside the Big Piney River near Old Route 66. Participants can run for 30 minutes, 3 hours, or the full 6 hours, with..

The Bad Dawg Ultra Endurance Run, held annually in Waynesville, Missouri, offers multiple race distances including 100 miles, 100K, 50 miles, 50K, and a 12-mile run/ruck. The event features a 10-mile out-and-back course with rolling Ozark hills and flat gravel paths lined with trees, providing sceni..

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 Leapfrog 5k challenge. The courses are chip-timed and mostly flat, with an out-and-back route that showcases scenic views along the Roubidoux..

Rock Bridge Revenge is an exciting trail running event taking place at Rock Bridge State Park in Columbia, MO. Participants can choose between a 50K or 25K race, both featuring scenic single-track trails with diverse terrain and creek crossings. The event emphasizes sustainability by being cup-free,..

The Lion King Backyard Ultra is an ultramarathon race held at Lions Club Park in Rolla, Missouri. Participants run a 4.167-mile trail loop every hour, day and night, with no predetermined end time. The race continues until only one runner completes a lap more than all others, crowning the last finis..

Tom Sawyer's Trial by Trail is a 10K trail race held in Hannibal, Missouri, known as America's Hometown. The course winds through the scenic Sodalis Nature Preserve, featuring a mix of technical single-track, double-wide dirt paths, and paved walking trails. Runners face a challenging 900 feet of el..

The 4 Fore 30 Infinity Backyard Ultra is an annual endurance running event held in Macks Creek, Missouri, now in its eighth year. Participants run a 4.1667-mile course every hour, starting at 7:00 AM, with the goal of being the last person to complete a loop. The race continues until only one runner..

The Flat Branch Ultra is a 50K ultramarathon held annually in Columbia, Missouri, typically on the third Saturday in February. The race starts and finishes at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park and follows an out-and-back course along the Missouri River, featuring the scenic Katy Trail and the his..