Trail Running calendar near Kirksville 2026-2027

A morning trail event in Kirksville on August 22, 2026, offering 10K and 5k off-road courses with sunrise views of Forest Lake; proceeds support the Forest Lake Area Trails System.

A backyard ultra in Bussey, IA where runners complete repeated *4.167 mile* laps each hour for up to 12 hours; laps must be finished within 60 minutes and the last runner to outlast others is the winner. Crew aid is allowed only between lap..

A Backyard Ultra in West Point, Iowa on September 19, 2026 featuring repeated 4.167 mile loops through Pollmiller Lake Park. Each loop must be completed within an hour and the last runner able to do one more loop is the winner.

A point-to-point half marathon in Kirksville, Missouri on October 3, 2026, run on forested single-track trails with seven aid stations, shuttle service, cash prizes, and measures to support inclusive participation.

A timed trail event at Rothwell Park where participants complete as many one mile loops as possible within a chosen 3, 6 or 12 hour category; entries are available as solo runs or three person team relays and proceeds support Special Olympi..

A 10K trail race through Sodalis Nature Preserve in Hannibal, Missouri on October 17, 2026. The course mixes technical single track, dirt and paved trails, and offers cash prizes, age group awards, and a three hour cutoff.