Trail Running calendar near Linn Creek 2026-2027

Celebrate a special anniversary with a one time trail running event at Fellows Lake in Springfield. Choose between 5 or 8 mile courses through scenic Missouri trails on March 28 2026.

The 24 Hour Lions Roar is a timed endurance event on a 2.5-mile loop at Gans Creek in Columbia, Missouri. Runners can choose from 6, 12, or 24-hour races, including a tag team championship. Part of the proceeds supports the local charity Pa..

Explore the historic Frisco Highline Trail on a flat, scenic, and certified rail-to-trail course. Choose from five distances, including ultras, with an optional early start for the longest races. The event starts and finishes at Willard Mid..

Race Information The Lake of the Ozarks Endurance Runs take place at Lake of the Ozarks State Park, Missouri's largest state park, in Kaiser, Missouri. The event offers three distinct races. Available Distances Wandering Bobcat 5 Miler: A..

Test your teamwork at the Meramec Adventure Ranch with a nine mile obstacle course featuring over 50 challenges. Navigate mud and water while carrying a team egg or enjoy the shorter two mile fun run for all ages.

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.

Experience the historic beauty of Finley Farms in Ozark Missouri with an out and back run through an urban farm and the Chadwick Flyer Trail. Enjoy a chef prepared breakfast at the Market Shed after you cross the finish line.

Celebrate Christmas in July with this free, 6-hour endurance run in Missouri. Choose between 6-mile and 3-mile loops on shaded trails along the Big Piney River. Prizes are awarded for best costume and most miles, with a post-run cool-off at..

The Great Sandbagger 8K features a unique race format based on predicted finish times. Runners start in staggered order, and the first to cross the line wins a traveling trophy. The certified 8K course starts at the McBaine Katy Trailhead.

Run through the scenic countryside of Knob Noster on a smooth paved trail. Choose between four race distances from 5K to 20K and receive a finisher medal at the Spirit Trailhead.

The Bad Dawg Ultra in Waynesville, Missouri, features distances from 12 miles to 100 miles on a scenic gravel loop. It supports the OneSolePurpose project, providing shoes for students. Finishers receive custom awards, and on-site camping i..

The 3 Legged Monster is a unique trail running, mountain biking, and paddling relay for teams of two on Missouri's Ozark Trail. Choose between a long or short course, navigating through the scenic Mark Twain National Forest. The event concl..

The Frog Hill Half Marathon will take place in Waynesville on Saturday 3 October 2026. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.

Event Format The Lion King Backyard Ultra is an ultramarathon where runners must complete a loop of 4.167 miles (6.706 kilometers) within one hour. Each new loop starts precisely one hour after the previous one began. The event ends when on..

Rock Bridge Revenge is a trail running event on October 17, 2026, at Rock Bridge State Park. It features 50K and 25K distances on single track trails with creek crossings. Chip timing, aid stations, and a post race lunch are provided.

Test yourself on 101 miles of iconic single track in the Missouri Ozarks. This point-to-point ultra, celebrating its 18th year, traverses the Mark Twain National Forest with significant elevation gain. It’s the 2026 Missouri RRCA State Ultr..

Test your stamina on a 3.1 mile loop at Lake of the Ozarks with timed sessions from a single loop to 12 hours. Choose Gauntlet for surprise physical and skill challenges plus a token draw each lap or Pure Running for straight laps.

The Last Chance Ultra takes place in early December in Rogersville, Missouri. Runners can choose from five distances, from a 10-mile run to a 100-mile ultra. This is the fifth annual edition of the event.

Test your endurance at Maramec Spring Park with trail distances ranging from a 5K to a 100 mile ultra. Experience historic forest trails and technical Ozark terrain at this multi distance running event.

The Flat Branch Ultra is a USATF certified 50K on the rails to trails paths of Columbia, Missouri. The point to point course passes a historic 400 year old Bur Oak tree. Only 125 spots are available for this event.