Trail Running calendar near Rolla 2025-2026

Join Troop 4's Hotcake Hike and Trail Run, a family friendly 5K trail run or hike at Binder Park in Jefferson City. Finishers enjoy hotcakes after the race while proceeds benefit local Scouts and Troop 4.

Try a test of endurance at the 4 Fore 30 Backyard Ultra in Macks Creek, Missouri, where runners loop each hour until only one remains. Proceeds support Kids' Harbor and runners enjoy swag, aid and a lively community.

Take on Turkey Ridge in Wildwood, MO at the Trail Trot, a timed 2 or 4 hour looped endurance race with a small capped field and big trail views. Early registrants snag hoodies and competitors earn handcrafted wooden awards while supporting..

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.

Run the Wildwood Trail Marathon on December 6, 2025 in Wildwood, MO with full and half distances across scenic single track, gravel and greenway. Finishers get a custom medal, a tee if you register early, free race photos and a catered post..

Wild in the Woods at Broemmelsiek Park offers 5 mile and 10 mile loops through scenic trails. Stay for a cozy post race party with a fire pit, snacks, live music and a free beer for participants 21 and over plus a custom giveaway.

Shippey Endurance Runs is a winter trail ultra at Beaumont Scout Reservation offering 20 miles up to 100 miles, a 100k and a five person 100 mile relay over rugged single track and jeep roads. Indoor aid stations and on site camping.

Event overview The FROZEN STICK Trail Run takes place on January 24, 2026 in Glencoe, Missouri (3300 Mo-109, 63038). The event is a stand-alone race and also serves as the finale to the Stick Season Trail Run Series. Series registration inc..

Run the 9th annual 963 Beulah Challenge, a 75 runner night trail event at Greensfelder County Park with timed multi hour loops on technical single track. Proceeds support Gateway Off Road Cyclists and a solid headlamp is recommended.

Iron Heart brings trail running to Maramec Spring Park in mid February with distances for everyone from a casual 5K to an epic 100 mile test. Enjoy scenic trails, on site timing, finish awards and a festive pre race pasta.

Flat Branch Ultra is a scenic 50K road and trail out and back from Columbia to Rocheport along the MKT and Katy trails, starting at MLK Jr Park. The 2026 course will be USATF certified and entries are limited to 125 runners.

Run scenic single track at Three Creeks Conservation Area near Columbia, MO, with options from 10 miles to a 50K and a ruck division. Expect creek crossings, rolling climbs, aid stations and a small field for a friendly rugged trail challen..

Ozark Foothills Endurance Runs returns to Wildwood Missouri April 10 to 12 2026 with trail options from a free 1 mile Kids Fun Run to a 100 mile ultra. Weekend highlights include a night 50K and a 25K ruck, with cup free low waste race prac..

Run the iconic Gans Creek course at the 24 Hour Lions Roar in Columbia, Missouri with individual and team multi hour races plus a fun Cub Run for kids. Proceeds support Pascale’s Pals and families at the Children’s Hospital.

Scenic trail races at Lake of the Ozarks State Park with a tough 5M, a rugged 25K and a unique Traverse that blends single track running and lake paddling. Stick around for TrailFest with food, live music, awards and vendors.

Run scenic bluffs and riverside single track at the Bluffs Trail Runs in Echo Bluffs State Park, with distances from 5K to marathon plus relay options. Chip timing, a reusable SAVR cup for all entrants, and handcrafted wooden medals await.

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.

Tackle rugged, boulder strewn trails and steep climbs at Baby Shippey, a cupless summer trail race at Beaumont Reservation. Limited to 150 runners, pick a half marathon or 10K for a raw, adventurous day on primitive singletrack.

Celebrate the 10th Dark 2 Dawn night trail at Indian Camp Creek Park, where runners tackle single track and open fields under the stars. Choose from 9 hour and 6 hour timed ultras or a 10K, with onsite camping and post race snacks.

Scenic gravel loop ultras in Waynesville, MO, with distances from 12 to 100 miles on rolling, tree lined country roads. Organized by ultrarunners, the event benefits OneSolePurpose to provide shoes to Title 1 students.