Trail Running Calendar Missouri 2025-2026

Take on scenic West Tyson County Park with options from an 8 mile fun run to a challenging 50K, plus a new 25K ruck class. Loop trails and well stocked aid stations make the Double Chubb a supported, adventurous day on the dirt.

Join the 13th annual Wolf Creek Trail Run on April 4, 2026 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, with a half marathon, 6K, and 1.7 mile walk on scenic trail. Medals and event shirts await finishers in this rain or shine community race.

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 the DoNot Stop Half Marathon in Kansas City on April 18, 2026 for varied distances from a quick 5K to the full half marathon, plus family friendly untimed kids races. Chip timing, finisher medals and designer shirts make it a rewarding..

Run the Green Park Viking Dash on April 18, 2026 with a family friendly 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run along Grant's Trail and nearby neighborhoods. Medals for all, proceeds benefit Green Park Lutheran School, and shirts for early registrants.

Enjoy scenic out and back trail running on the flat Frisco Highline Trail in Willard, MO, with distances from 8K to 50 miles. Volunteer run and community focused, the event features a Boston qualifier marathon and supports Ozark Greenways.

Ozark's Mountain Challenge at Sam A Baker State Park invites hikers to climb Mudlick Mountain repeatedly for about 7,980 feet of total ascent across rugged terrain. This non competitive 12 hour event includes aid and a welcoming finish.

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.

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.

Join the Hometown Half Marathon and 5k/10k in Parkville MO for races for all ages, from a Kid's Dash to a scenic half marathon. Chip timed courses, custom shirts and finisher medals plus virtual and volunteer options welcome all runners.

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.

Join Treat Trot Kansas City on June 7, 2026 for a fun, family friendly run with a 1 mile, kids dash, 5K, 10K, half marathon and virtual option. Expect swag, finisher medals, chip timing, free photos and post race snacks.

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.

Take on Hades Climb in Ozark MO on July 11 2026 and see how many stair loops you can stamp in a 1, 2 or 4 hour challenge. Expect fiery audio visual effects, loud music and fresh 2026 swag for a fierce, fun race day.

Beat the heat at the Heatwave Half Marathon in Kansas City, offering distances from a kid dash and 1 mile to 5K, 10K and the half marathon. Enjoy a designer shirt, custom medal, chip timing, free photos and Kona Ice at the finish.

Kansas City Backyard Ultra pairs the Last Runner Standing format with 12, 9, 6 and 3 hour timed races on a fast 1 mile loop around Mill Creek Park near the Country Club Plaza fountain. Expect aid every mile and a lively community vibe.

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.

Join the Labor Day Slay on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Queeny Park in St Louis for 5k, 10k, half marathon and 10K Ruck on fully marked trail loops. Expect chip timing, finisher medals, swag and race day packet pickup.