Trail Running calendar near Devils Elbow 2026-2027

A 6 hour endurance race in Devils Elbow, MO on July 18, 2026. Shaded gravel loops, aid stations, costume and distance prizes, and donations benefit Operation Christmas Child.

A certified 8K out and back on the Katy Trail at McBaine with staggered starts based on predicted finish times. Registration is online only; Columbia Track Club members enter free and other participants pay $10.

Bad Dawg Ultra is a multi distance endurance event August 15–16, 2026 near Waynesville, Missouri, run on a 10 mile out and back loop through Ozark gravel and hills. Distances range from 12 miles to 100 miles with aid stations and on site ca..

A two-person relay on the Ozark Trail combining trail running, mountain biking and paddling through the Mark Twain National Forest, with two course lengths, aid stations and paddle equipment provided.

A Last Man Standing race near Half Way, Missouri on August 29, 2026, using 4.167 mile laps with the cutoff reduced by one minute each lap. The rural out-and-back course has rolling hills, aid stations, and on site camping.

Multi distance weekend in Waynesville MO with 5k 10k and half marathon courses along the Roubidoux and views of Frog Rock. A multi race challenge awards a bonus medal and child entries are available with a registration code.

A 13-mile run or hike on rugged sections of the Ozark Trail around Taum Sauk Mountain, featuring Mina Sauk Falls and the Devils' Toll Gate. Proceeds benefit the Ozark Trail Association and finishers receive commemorative patches.

Three race formats on Bridal Cave Road and Thunder Mountain Park in Camdenton, MO: the Bridal 5Kave, a 3 hour challenge, and a 6 hour challenge. Each repeat includes about 1/2 mile down and 1/2 mile up with roughly 300 feet of elevation gai..

A backyard ultra in Rolla, Missouri using a 4.167 mile loop that must be completed each hour until one runner completes one more lap than the rest. Daytime laps are on dirt trails and nighttime laps are on paved trail, with awards including..

Trail ultraraces of 25K and 50K at Rock Bridge State Park in Columbia, MO, run mostly on single track with creek crossings. The event features chip timing, stocked aid stations, a cup free policy, and an eight hour time limit.

A point to point ultramarathon of about 101 miles on the Ozark Trail through the Mark Twain National Forest, featuring fixed trail markers, 13 aid stations, varied terrain and about 12,000 feet of elevation gain.

A timed-loop endurance event at Ballparks National where runners repeat a 3.1 mile loop within chosen 1, 3, 6, 9, or 12 hour leagues, choosing either obstacle Gauntlet or a Pure Running Division.

A team focused winter trekking event at Johnson Shut-Ins State Park from December 4 to 6, 2026. Three courses range from a wheelchair accessible 4 mile walk to multi day 40 mile and 17 mile treks, honoring Korean War service members.

Trail event at Maramec Spring Park in February 2027 offering distances from 5K to 100 miles, on two named park trails with aid, camping, and awards including buckles for the longest distances.

Flat Branch Ultra in Columbia Missouri features a USATF certified 50K and a 25K on rails to trails routes along the Missouri River and Katy Trail. The event has a limited field, on course aid stations, and cash prizes for 50K overall winner..

Trail races and a 10 mile ruck take place on a roughly 10 mile loop at Three Creeks Conservation Area near Columbia, MO, featuring single track, creek crossings, aid stations, and time limits by distance.

A multi-distance ultrarunning event in Columbia, Missouri featuring 24 hour solo and tag team races, 12 and 6 hour events, and a 1 hour Cub Run for youth on short loops.

A multi-race day at Lake of the Ozarks State Park featuring trail races and run-plus-paddle traverses, on-site aid stations and finisher awards. Kayaks are required for traverse entries and dogs are not permitted on course.

Trail races at Echo Bluffs and Current River state parks with distances from a 1 mile youth run to a full trail marathon, featuring single-track sections, bluff views, rolling hills, and a cupless format.

A Last Man Standing backyard ultra at Missouri Freedom Camp in Bourbon, MO on June 5, 2027. Runners complete repeated 4 miles 880 feet loops each hour, with aid at the barn, camping and a pre-race dinner; proceeds benefit Freedom 13.