Trail Running calendar near Devils Elbow 2025-2026

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.

Take on the Frozen Chosin Challenge at Johnson Shut Ins State Park December 5 to 7, 2025, a rugged winter weekend honoring Korean War veterans. Choose 40 mile, 17 mile or 4 mile routes with steep trails, river fords and bivouac camping.

Run the Iron Heart at Maramec Spring Park in mid February, a Valentine themed trail event with distances from 5K to 100 mile and relay options. Scenic loops, hot aid station treats and finisher belt buckles reward every rugged mile.

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.

Discover rugged single track and spring creek crossings at Three Creeks Conservation Area on March 14, 2026, with 50K, 20 mile, 10 mile and 10 mile ruck distances. Multi lap loops, varied terrain and upbeat aid stations make this a standout..

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.

Explore scenic trails at Echo Bluffs and Current River with distances for every runner from a kids mile to a full marathon and relays. Chip timed event with handcrafted wooden medals and a reusable cup for finishers.

Take on the rugged single track Berryman Trail in Mark Twain National Forest with marathon and 50 mile options, featuring rolling hills, rocks and roots and scenic creek crossings. Aid stations and camping available.

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.

Leaky Hourglass is a Last Man Standing in Half Way, Missouri featuring 4.167 mile out and back laps on a rolling rural course. Cutoffs shrink each lap until one runner remains, with onsite aid, camping and free pro photos.

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.