Trail Running calendar near Saint James 2026-2027

A multi-distance trail event in Wildwood, Missouri, offering ultra, marathon, 25K, ruck, a night 50K, and a free kids mile across April 10–12, 2026, with sustainability measures and a partnership with the Trail Mix Fund.

An ultrarunning event at Gans Creek Recreation Area in Columbia, Missouri featuring individual and team timed races on a 2.5 mile loop and a 0.25 mile Cub Run for youth. Awards include solo, team, lifetime mileage, and milestone swag.

Three linked races at Lake of the Ozarks State Park on May 2, 2026: a roughly 5.5 mile run, a heavy 25K, and a solo traverse combining about 32 miles of running with 3 miles of paddling. Aid stations, finisher awards, and post race amenitie..

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.

This spring event in Queeny Park offers four distances on rolling gravel trails, including a ruck division. Participants receive a finisher's medal, t-shirt, and professional timing. Top finishers in each age group receive awards.

A three day trail stage race near St. Louis with roughly 21 mile, 26 mile and 25K stages across Greensfelder and Rockwoods trails. Each day features technical singletrack, notable elevation gain and limited aid station coverage.

Forest single-track races at Berryman Campground on May 16, 2026, offering marathon and 50 mile options, ITRA points, and an RRCA Missouri championship for the marathon. Aid stations are cupless and runners carry their own reusable cup.

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.

Experience a 6.2 mile fun run hosted by the Marines at Fort Leonard Wood. Navigate natural Missouri terrain and various obstacles as an individual or in a team of four.

A non-competitive trail run at Rock Bridge State Park offering a half marathon and a three-mile course on well-marked trails. The event benefits in2Action Recovery Services and includes aid stations and course volunteers.

Baby Shippey is a trail event at Beaumont Reservation in High Ridge Missouri featuring a rugged half marathon and a steep 10K with substantial climbing. Courses include rocky traverses, narrow switchbacks, and aid stations around mile three..

An all-night trail event at Indian Camp Creek Park offering a 10K and 6 hour and 9 hour timed loop ultras. The course is an approx 6.7 mile loop of fields and wooded singletrack with on site aid and a cup free policy.

Experience a unique trail run through the vineyards of Hermann Missouri. Navigate through rows of grape vines and enjoy a downhill finish followed by a wine slushy at the historic Adam Puchta Winery.

This off-road trail run in Queeny Park offers a roughly four-mile course. The event is known for its post-race party with free bagels and beer, plus a unique long-sleeve tech shirt.

A free six hour endurance event in Devils Elbow, Missouri, with 6 mile and 3 mile shaded loops along the Big Piney River. Donations benefit Operation Christmas Child and prizes are given for costume, mileage, and hill repeats.

The Great Sandbagger 8K features a unique race format based on predicted finish times. Runners start in staggered order, and the first to cross the line wins a traveling trophy. The certified 8K course starts at the McBaine Katy Trailhead.

An out-and-back ultra in Waynesville, MO on August 15-16, 2026 offering 100 mile, 100k, 50 mile, 50k and 12 mile run or ruck distances, with aid stations, finisher items, on-site camping, and proceeds supporting a school shoe donation proje..

A team relay on the Ozark Trail combining trail running, mountain biking and paddling around Steelville and Leasburg, Missouri. Teams of two cover distinct run, bike and paddle legs with proceeds benefiting the Ozark Trail Association.

Hit the shady trails of Queeny Park for this Labor Day weekend event featuring a 5k, 10k, half marathon, and a 10k ruck. All finishers receive a custom medal and backpack, with age group awards for top performers. It's a shared, fully marke..