Trail Running calendar near Eminence 2026-2027

A forested single track loop in the Mark Twain National Forest offers a Marathon (one loop) and a near 53 mile 50 mile option over hilly terrain with stream crossings, cupless aid stations, and on course support.

An hourly loop endurance race at Missouri Freedom Camp on June 6, 2026, where runners complete a 4.16 mile loop each hour until one remains. Proceeds benefit The Freedom 13 veteran support organization.

Experience a 6.2 mile fun run hosted by the Marines at Fort Leonard Wood. Navigate natural Missouri terrain and various obstacles as an individual or in a team of four.

A free endurance event in Devils Elbow, Missouri offering 30 minute, 3 hour and 6 hour options on shaded crushed gravel loops along the Big Piney River. Donations support Operation Christmas Child and prizes include best costume and top mil..

Bad Dawg Ultra in Waynesville, MO on August 15, 2026 offers 100 mile, 100 km, 50 mile, 50 km and 12 mile options on a 10 mile out and back gravel loop with aid stations, awards, and pacing rules for the longest distances.

A two person relay along the Ozark Trail combining trail running, mountain biking and paddling through the Mark Twain National Forest near Steelville, Missouri, with short and long course options and river finish scenery.

A weekend of races in Waynesville Missouri featuring a Half Marathon, 10k and the Leapfrog 5k along the Roubidoux with views of Frog Rock and fall foliage. A multi race Frog Hill Challenge awards an extra medal.

An off-road half marathon on rugged Ozark Trail terrain with steep elevation, technical rock sections, and a river crossing. The event benefits the Ozark Trail Association, uses mandatory shuttles, and awards commemorative patches to finish..

A backyard ultra at Lions Club Park with repeated 4.167 mile laps on a dirt day loop and a paved night loop. The race continues until one runner completes one more lap than the rest, with awards and community fundraising.

An 18th edition, point to point trail 100 miles through the Ozark Trail in Mark Twain National Forest near Steelville, Missouri. The course includes single track, stream crossings, about 12,000 feet of climb and 13 aid stations.

A Halloween 3.5 miles trail run at Otahki Lake KOA on October 31, 2026 that raises funds for the Care Camps Foundation, with a limited event shirt, participation medal, snacks, and trophies for the top three finishers.

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.

A community trail event on Wolf Creek Trail in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, offering a half marathon, a 6K, and a 1.7 mile Walk The Forest to raise funds for Kiwanis Bacon Memorial Park. Race day shirts and medals are included.

A noncompetitive endurance event in Sam A. Baker State Park where hikers aim to ascend Mudlick Mountain eight times in 12 hours, covering about 23 miles and 7,980 feet of ascent; shuttles, aid stations, and an optional pre-event ceremony ar..

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.