Trail Running calendar near Patterson 2026-2027

Test your limits at the Mythic Race in Missouri featuring over 25 obstacles across a 5k course. Choose between competitive laps, open waves, or a five hour endurance challenge to earn your finisher medal.

An ascent-only hiking challenge at Sam A. Baker State Park where participants climb Mudlick Mountain eight times to total about 21 miles and 7,980 feet of elevation, with shuttles, aid stations, and an optional evening Spark of Strength cer..

Experience the beauty of Missouri state parks with trail races ranging from 5k to a full marathon. This cupless event features scenic bluff views and single track trails for runners and hikers alike.

Trail marathon and 50 mile races on a 26.4 mile single-track loop in the Mark Twain National Forest, with rugged terrain, aid stations every 5–6 miles, cupless aid policy, and RRCA championship and ITRA points for 2026.

Experience technical single track trails and creek crossings in the Shawnee National Forest. This event offers several distances across the scenic Red Cedar Trail with significant elevation and full support at Giant City State Park.

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.

Test your endurance at Missouri Freedom Camp in this last runner standing event. Complete a 4.16 mile loop every hour on a course featuring woods and creek crossings to benefit military veterans and law enforcement.

A three leg relay for teams of two on the Ozark Trail combining trail running, mountain biking, and paddling. Short and long course options are offered and proceeds support the Ozark Trail Association.

A 13 mile trail event on rugged sections of the Ozark Trail from Taum Sauk Mountain to Johnson Shut-ins State Park, offered as both a run and a hike and held to raise funds for the Ozark Trail Association.

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..

This Halloween-themed 5k run/walk takes place on October 31st at Otahki Lake KOA. It features a 3.5-mile trail course. Proceeds support the Care Camps Foundation.

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.