Trail Running calendar near Saint James 2026-2027

Three races at Lake of the Ozarks State Park include a 5.5 mile trail run, a 25K trail race, and a combined 32 mile run with 3 miles of paddling. Courses feature lake views, multiple aid stations, finisher awards, and park amenities.

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 stage trail race in Wildwood, Missouri from May 15 to 17, 2026. It covers roughly 21 miles, 26 miles and about 25K across Rockwoods and Greensfelder trails with creek crossings and scenic bluffs.

Experience the historic Berryman Trail with a single track loop through the Mark Twain National Forest. Choose between a marathon or 50 mile distance featuring continuous hills and a fully forested landscape.

A team obstacle run at Meramec Adventure Ranch featuring a nine mile course with 50 plus obstacles and a shorter 2.3 mile fun option, with age rules, team requirements, and published entry fees.

Mud Factor returns to Brookdale Farms in Eureka, Missouri on June 6, 2026. The all ages event features Adult and KIDZ Family Waves, requires a signed liability waiver for participants, and charges a $10 cash spectator fee.

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 on June 6, 2026, raising funds for in2Action Recovery Services. Options include a three mile fun run and a half marathon on a well marked, mainly trail course with volunteers and aid sta..

A rugged trail event at Beaumont Reservation in High Ridge, MO featuring a 13.05 mile half marathon with significant climbing and a steep 6 mile 10K, both running over rocky terrain, loose gravel switchbacks and fast jeep road sections.

An all-night trail event at Indian Camp Creek Park offering 10K and timed 6 hour and 9 hour ultra options on an approximate 6.7 mile loop. One aid station and custom finisher medals are awarded by loops completed.

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 July endurance event in Devils Elbow, Missouri with shaded six mile and three mile loops along the Big Piney River, free entry with optional donations to Operation Christmas Child, and prizes for costume and mileage.

Timed 3 and 6 hour events on a measured 2.425 mile loop through shaded woodlands at Route 66 State Park. Cupless event with aid at Forest Shelter; personal hydration and a headlamp are required.

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.

A three week night trail series in Wildwood MO featuring three 10K races with increasing climb rates, finisher stickers and post race snacks. The series partners with the Trail Mix Fund and follows a zero waste pledge.

A multi-distance ultra in Waynesville, MO on August 15-16, 2026 that supports the OneSolePurpose shoe drive. Runners follow 10 mile out and back loops on packed gravel with aid stations, awards, and finisher items for longer distances.

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.