Trail Running calendar near Saint James 2025-2026

Join Turkey Trails St. Louis on Thanksgiving morning for a fun family run at Queeny Park with chip timed 5k and 10k races, plus a 1 mile and kids dash. Enjoy free photos, finish line treats, race shirts and medals, or run virtually from hom..

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 5th annual Wild in the Woods Trail Race at Broemmelsiek Park on Saturday, December 6, 2025, featuring scenic 5 and 10 mile trail loops and points toward the Big River Trail Series. After the finish enjoy a fire pit, live music, snac..

Run the Wildwood Trail Marathon or Half on December 6, 2025 in Wildwood Missouri, featuring scenic, technical single track through parks and riverfront. Expect a finisher medal, catered post race lunch, and race day registration.

Kick off the new year with Doomsday 5K, a beginner friendly trail run at Cliff Cave County Park in Saint Louis on January 1. Tackle rolling hills, earn a custom finisher medal and enjoy post race coffee at this eco conscious event.

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.

Run winter trails at the FROZEN STICK Trail Run in Glencoe, Missouri, offering 5 mile and 13.1 mile courses through Bluffview, Rock Hollow and Zombie Trails. Finish at LaSalle Middle School for indoor post race festivities and finisher swag..

Tackle 15 km of single track trails and rolling climbs at Castlewood State Park on January 31, 2026 for the Castlewood Cup. Celebrate at a post race BBQ with beer, live music, a sweatshirt and finisher medal while earning Big River Trail Se..

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.

Run the Iron Heart at Maramec Spring Park in mid February, a Valentine themed trail event with distances from 5K to 100 mile and relay options. Scenic loops, hot aid station treats and finisher belt buckles reward every rugged mile.

Flat Branch Ultra in Columbia Missouri is a scenic 50K out and back along the MKT and Katy Trail, passing the Missouri River, limestone bluffs and a 400 year old Bur Oak. Limited to 125 runners, this small race blends challenge and charm.

Discover rugged single track and spring creek crossings at Three Creeks Conservation Area on March 14, 2026, with 50K, 20 mile, 10 mile and 10 mile ruck distances. Multi lap loops, varied terrain and upbeat aid stations make this a standout..

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..

Join a trail festival at Lake of the Ozarks State Park with rugged 5 mile and 25K courses plus a unique run plus paddle Traverse finishing at Public Beach 1. Celebrate at TrailFest with live music, food, awards and vendors.

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.

Join the Spring Sprung at Queeny Park for 5K, 10K, 10K Ruck and half marathon on scenic paved trails with tunnel and bridge crossings. Chip timing, finisher medals, race shirt and snacks support Rockwoods School District Cross Country.

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.

Run through the night at Indian Camp Creek Park at the 10th annual Dark 2 Dawn, a moonlit trail event with timed ultras and a 10K. Enjoy wooded singletrack, open fields, overnight camping and a post race snack under the stars.

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.