Trail Running calendar near Waynesville 2026-2027

A certified 8K out and back on the Katy Trail at McBaine with staggered starts based on predicted finish times. Registration is online only; Columbia Track Club members enter free and other participants pay $10.

A multi-distance loop trail event in Waynesville, MO on August 15–16, supporting OneSolePurpose with aid stations, camping, and pacer rules for the longest distances.

A three-leg relay on the Ozark Trail near Steelville MO combining running, mountain biking and paddling for teams of two with proceeds supporting the Ozark Trail Association.

A Last Man Standing race in Half Way, Missouri where each 4.167 mile lap reduces the cutoff by one minute until one runner remains.

Weekend races in Waynesville MO with 5k, 10k and half marathon courses along the Roubidoux plus a combined Frog Hill Challenge medal.

Three race formats on Bridal Cave Road and Thunder Mountain Park in Camdenton, MO: the Bridal 5Kave, a 3 hour challenge, and a 6 hour challenge. Each repeat includes about 1/2 mile down and 1/2 mile up with roughly 300 feet of elevation gai..

Backyard ultra at Lions Club Park in Rolla MO with repeated 4.167 mile loops until one runner outlasts the rest, with proceeds supporting the 988 lifeline and the park.

Trail ultraraces of 25K and 50K at Rock Bridge State Park in Columbia MO with looped single track course, aid stations, chip timing and an eight hour limit.

A point to point ultramarathon of about 101 miles on the Ozark Trail through the Mark Twain National Forest, featuring fixed trail markers, 13 aid stations, varied terrain and about 12,000 feet of elevation gain.

A timed-loop endurance event at Ballparks National where runners repeat a 3.1 mile loop within chosen 1, 3, 6, 9, or 12 hour leagues, choosing either obstacle Gauntlet or a Pure Running Division.

A trail ultramarathon weekend near Springfield, MO with looped courses from 10 miles to 100 miles, onsite camping, a single basecamp aid station, and a 32 hour cutoff.

Timed endurance event on a 4.15-ish mile single-track loop in Springfield, MO with 12, 6, 3, and 1 hour options and on-site aid.

Trail event at Maramec Spring Park in February 2027 offering distances from 5K to 100 miles, on two named park trails with aid, camping, and awards including buckles for the longest distances.

USATF certified 50K and a 25K rails to trails race in Columbia, Missouri, with a limited field and cash awards for 50K overall winners.

Trail races and a 10 mile ruck take place on a roughly 10 mile loop at Three Creeks Conservation Area near Columbia, MO, featuring single track, creek crossings, aid stations, and time limits by distance.

Multi-distance ultrarunning event at Gans Creek Recreation Area in Columbia Missouri featuring 24 hour tag team, 24 hour, 12 hour, 6 hour and a 1 hour Cub Run.

Four races at Lake of the Ozarks State Park mixing trail running and paddling, with aid stations, awards, and required personal kayaks or paddle boards for paddle legs.

Trail races at Echo Bluffs and Current River state parks with distances from a 1 mile youth run to a full trail marathon, featuring single-track sections, bluff views, rolling hills, and a cupless format.

Last Man Standing backyard ultra at Missouri Freedom Camp featuring repeated **4 miles 880 feet** laps, onsite aid and camping, with proceeds supporting the Freedom 13 charity.