Trail Running calendar near Kirksville 2025-2026

Broken Anvil Backyard Ultra, part of the Backyard Ultra Series, is staged in West Point, Iowa at South Park near Pollmiller Lake Campgrounds (61 5th Street). Runners tackle 4.167-mile loops consisting of paved path/road, crushed gravel, and a bit of trail, with about 175 feet of elevation per lap. T..

FLATS Trail Half Marathon is a point-to-point 13.1-mile race held in Kirksville, Missouri, along the shores of Forest Lake. Runners traverse hills, rocks, roots, fast singletrack, and occasional water crossings, with seven aid stations and a well-marked course featuring lake views and forest scenery..

The Find Your Strength Endurance Race, held in Moberly, Missouri at Rothwell Park, is a unique trail running event focused on endurance and community. Participants choose from timed events of 3, 6, or 12 hours, running as many 1-mile trail loops as possible within their selected duration. Runners ca..

Geode Challenge Races are annual trail races at Geode State Park in Danville, Iowa, offering 5K, 12K, and 25K. The 12K runs the beach-perimeter loop in the opposite direction, while the 25K doubles the loop for a longer challenge. Terrain includes dirt trails, rocks, sand, and hills, with about 800..

Tom Sawyer's Trial by Trail is a 10K trail race held in Hannibal, Missouri, known as America’s Hometown. The course features a mix of technical single track, double-wide dirt paths, and scenic paved walking trails within the Sodalis Nature Preserve. Runners face 900 feet of elevation gain, including..