Trail Running calendar near Columbia 2025-2026

Join Troop 4's Hotcake Hike and Trail Run, a family friendly 5K trail run or hike at Binder Park in Jefferson City. Finishers enjoy hotcakes after the race while proceeds benefit local Scouts and Troop 4.

Try a test of endurance at the 4 Fore 30 Backyard Ultra in Macks Creek, Missouri, where runners loop each hour until only one remains. Proceeds support Kids' Harbor and runners enjoy swag, aid and a lively community.

Iron Heart brings trail running to Maramec Spring Park in mid February with distances for everyone from a casual 5K to an epic 100 mile test. Enjoy scenic trails, on site timing, finish awards and a festive pre race pasta.

Flat Branch Ultra is a scenic 50K road and trail out and back from Columbia to Rocheport along the MKT and Katy trails, starting at MLK Jr Park. The 2026 course will be USATF certified and entries are limited to 125 runners.

Run scenic single track at Three Creeks Conservation Area near Columbia, MO, with options from 10 miles to a 50K and a ruck division. Expect creek crossings, rolling climbs, aid stations and a small field for a friendly rugged trail challen..

Run the iconic Gans Creek course at the 24 Hour Lions Roar in Columbia, Missouri with individual and team multi hour races plus a fun Cub Run for kids. Proceeds support Pascale’s Pals and families at the Children’s Hospital.

Scenic trail races at Lake of the Ozarks State Park with a tough 5M, a rugged 25K and a unique Traverse that blends single track running and lake paddling. Stick around for TrailFest with food, live music, awards and vendors.

Celebrate the 10th Dark 2 Dawn night trail at Indian Camp Creek Park, where runners tackle single track and open fields under the stars. Choose from 9 hour and 6 hour timed ultras or a 10K, with onsite camping and post race snacks.

Scenic gravel loop ultras in Waynesville, MO, with distances from 12 to 100 miles on rolling, tree lined country roads. Organized by ultrarunners, the event benefits OneSolePurpose to provide shoes to Title 1 students.

Test your grit at the Lion King Backyard Ultra in Rolla, Missouri on October 10, 2026. Runners complete repeated 4.167 mile loops each hour until one athlete completes one more loop than all others.