Trail Running calendar near Linn Creek 2025-2026

Join Troop 4's Hotcake Hike and Trail Run, a family friendly 5K trail run or hike at Binder Park in Jefferson City. Finishers enjoy hotcakes after the race while proceeds benefit local Scouts and Troop 4.

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.

Dirt Quad sends runners to four Springfield trail venues for a GPS tracked, choose your own route event with suggested courses and open navigation. Pick 3 or 6 mile minimums per site, collect medal pieces and earn shirts.

Take on the Last Chance Ultra in Springfield on December 6 and 7, 2025 with trail ultras Saturday and a 10 miler Sunday. Add the Double Tap to race both days and claim bonus swag.

Bleak Midwinter Endurance Run at Sac River Mountain Bike Trails in Springfield MO for January 24 2026 is cancelled after the primary sponsor withdrew. Organizers plan to seek new support and hope to return in 2027.

Iron Heart brings trail running to Maramec Spring Park in mid February with distances for everyone from a casual 5K to an epic 100 mile test. Enjoy scenic trails, on site timing, finish awards and a festive pre race pasta.

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.

Hard Times Trail Run in Willard MO features 50K, 25K and 8 mile on a rugged loop with climbs, creek crossings and singletrack. Field capped at 60, all finishers get a shirt and award and proceeds support Headington Hill Classical Academy.

Run scenic single track at Three Creeks Conservation Area near Columbia, MO, with options from 10 miles to a 50K and a ruck division. Expect creek crossings, rolling climbs, aid stations and a small field for a friendly rugged trail challen..

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.

Run the Frisco Railroad Run in Willard, Missouri on April 25, 2026 with distances from 8K to 50 miles on the scenic Frisco Highline Trail. Mostly flat out and back on fine crushed gravel; the marathon is a Boston qualifier.

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.

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.