Trail Running calendar near Macks Creek 2026-2027

An ultrarunning event at Gans Creek Recreation Area in Columbia, Missouri offering individual and team time based races on a 2.5 mile loop and a 0.25 mile Cub Run for youth. Awards include championship belts, a 100 mile buckle and a partici..

A multi-distance out-and-back run on the Frisco Highline Trail in Willard, MO, with USATF-certified courses on hard-packed gravel and staffed aid stations; the marathon is a Boston qualifier.

Three races at Lake of the Ozarks State Park include a 5.5 mile trail run, a 25K trail race, and a combined 32 mile run with 3 miles of paddling. Courses feature lake views, multiple aid stations, finisher awards, and park amenities.

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.

Trail run at Rock Bridge State Park supporting in2Action Recovery Services. Offers a half marathon and a three mile course on well marked trails with aid stations and volunteer support.

Test your endurance at the Hades Climb in Ozark with 1, 2, or 4 hour stair climbing challenges. Complete as many 600 meter loops as possible on a course featuring over 75 percent stairs and unique fire elements.

A July endurance event in Devils Elbow, Missouri with shaded six mile and three mile loops along the Big Piney River, free entry with optional donations to Operation Christmas Child, and prizes for costume and mileage.

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.

A paved out and back running event on the Spirit Trail in Knob Noster, Missouri. Distances include 5K, 10K, 15K and 20K, and all finishers receive a medal.

A multi-distance ultra in Waynesville, MO on August 15-16, 2026 that supports the OneSolePurpose shoe drive. Runners follow 10 mile out and back loops on packed gravel with aid stations, awards, and finisher items for longer distances.

Leaky Hourglass Ultra is a Last Man Standing race in Half Way, Missouri where each 4.167 mile out and back lap reduces the cutoff by one minute. The rural chip and sealed highway course includes rolling hills and two aid stations.

Multi-distance weekend in Waynesville, Missouri with a half marathon, 10K and 5K along the Roubidoux, scenic views of Frog Rock and fall colors. A Frog Hill Challenge awards an extra medal for completing multiple races.

Experience a technical trail event in Highlandville featuring 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances. Participants enjoy a hilly course followed by a post race celebration with local craft beer and walking tacos.

A backyard ultra at Lions Club Park where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour on dirt by day and paved at night until one runner completes one more lap than the rest. Awards, on site aid, and partial profits support suicide preventio..

A trail race at Rock Bridge State Park offering 25K and 50K options on mostly single track with creek crossings, aid stations, chip timing, and an 8 hour time limit.

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.

Flat Branch Ultra is a USATF certified 50K rails to trails out and back in Columbia, Missouri. The limited field, cash awards for overall winners, and a course that passes a nearly 400 year old Bur Oak make for a focused event with record p..