Trail Running calendar near Manchester 2026-2027

Participate in an open 5K cross country race through the scenic grounds of Forest Park in St. Louis. Stay to watch top high school athletes from across the Midwest compete in this premier regional running festival.

This trail run/walk in Greenville's Patriot's Park is a 5K event supporting childhood cancer research. It takes place on scenic trails and is inspired by a personal story of courage.

A trail race at Greensfelder County Park on September 26, 2026 offering a 53K ultra, a half marathon and a half marathon ruck option. Courses run mostly on singletrack with rocky, technical terrain and substantial elevation gain.

Run the scenic Katy Trail with 5k 10k or half marathon options followed by a celebration at The Wine Cafe featuring whiskey sampling coffee and local donuts in St. Charles.

A rugged 13 mile backcountry trail event in Middle Brook Missouri that crosses Taum Sauk Mountain, Mina Sauk Falls and the Devils' Toll Gate. The course features rocky technical terrain and raises funds for the Ozark Trail Association.

Experience technical trails and rolling hills at Greensfelder Park with distance options ranging from 8 miles to a 50K ultra. This cup free event features a repeating loop format through scenic Missouri woodlands.

Event Details This is the second annual Backyard Ultra marathon in New Town, Missouri. It takes place in October. Course Format The event involves runners completing a loop of 4.17 miles each hour. Participants have until the start of the n..

Timed 12, 6, and 3 hour endurance runs on a USATF-certified 1.17-mile paved loop at Minnie Ha Ha Park near Fenton, Missouri. The cupless, chip-timed event includes aid station support, finishers medals, and series points.

A 15 kilometer trail event at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park on October 24, 2026, featuring both a foot race and a ruck division with a 20 pound minimum pack weight and a charitable donation from ruck registrations.

An 18th annual **101-mile** point-to-point ultramarathon near Steelville, Missouri, on technical single-track with about 12,000 feet of climb, 13 aid stations, drop bags, crew access, and pacer options; 2026 Missouri RRCA State Ultra Champi..

Test your endurance at Turkey Ridge with a timed trail race in Wildwood. Complete as many 1.8 mile loops as possible in two or four hours while navigating 347 feet of elevation gain per lap.

Celebrate Thanksgiving in St. Louis with this annual running event featuring multiple distances from a half marathon to a kids dash. Enjoy chip timing designer shirts and custom medals for all participants.

Honor history through a winter endurance trek in the St. Francois Mountains. Choose between a 40 mile expedition, a 17 mile overnight challenge, or an accessible 4 mile hike through Johnson Shut Ins State Park.

Multiple distances at Beaumont Scout Reservation near High Ridge Missouri. Routes run on hilly single and double track with indoor aid stations and include new 50K and 25K options with set hour cutoffs.

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.

Queeny Backyard Ultra is a last person standing backyard style ultramarathon at Queeny Park in St. Louis. One overall winner is declared and other runners may earn bronze, silver, or gold challenge coins based on loops completed.

A multi distance trail running weekend in Wildwood Missouri from April 10 to 12, 2026. Events range from a free 1 mile kids run to 100 mile and include a night 50 km plus a 25 km ruck.