Trail Running calendar near Patterson 2025-2026

Take on the Frozen Chosin Challenge at Johnson Shut Ins State Park December 5 to 7, 2025, a rugged winter weekend honoring Korean War veterans. Choose 40 mile, 17 mile or 4 mile routes with steep trails, river fords and bivouac camping.

Hit the trails at the 13th annual Wolf Creek Trail Run in Poplar Bluff on April 4, 2026. Choose a half marathon, 6K or a 1.7 mile walk and support Kiwanis Bacon Memorial Park on scenic Forest Service trails.

Ozark's Mountain Challenge at Sam A Baker State Park invites hikers to climb Mudlick Mountain repeatedly for about 7,980 feet of total ascent across rugged terrain. This non competitive 12 hour event includes aid and a welcoming finish.

Explore scenic trails at Echo Bluffs and Current River with distances for every runner from a kids mile to a full marathon and relays. Chip timed event with handcrafted wooden medals and a reusable cup for finishers.

Take on the rugged single track Berryman Trail in Mark Twain National Forest with marathon and 50 mile options, featuring rolling hills, rocks and roots and scenic creek crossings. Aid stations and camping available.

Run scenic singletrack and gravel through Giant City State Park at the Red Cedar Trail Races in Makanda, IL on May 30, 2026 with 5K, half marathon and a tough 40K option. Finishers get a medal, swag and a post race drink choice.