Trail Running Calendar Missouri 2026-2027

The 13th Annual Get Outdoors 6.6K at Watkins Mill State Park follows a certified loop around the 100 acre Williams Creek Lake through forested fall colors. In-person and virtual options include a shirt, bib, medal and two guided tour passes..

Trail races at Greensfelder County Park featuring a 53K, a 13.1 mile trail half marathon and a ruck division on technical singletrack with aid stations and a 10 hour limit.

Little Heroes Park in Walnut Shade, MO holds a running event on September 26, 2026 offering a 2K fun run and a hilly 5K; registration runs May 18 to September 26 and the entry fee is $35.

Run the scenic Katy Trail with 5k 10k or half marathon options followed by a celebration at The Wine Cafe featuring whiskey sampling coffee and local donuts in St. Charles.

A festive October race at Legacy Park in Cottleville offering 1 mile, 5K, 10K and virtual options with glow in the dark medals, costume encouragement, post-race food and awards across multiple age groups.

Weekend summit in Troy, Missouri offering camping, clinics, hikes, a night trail run and shared meals for women; free community event capped at 20 participants.

A point to point half marathon on forested single track near Kirksville, MO with seven aid stations, shuttle service, and proceeds supporting the Forest Lake Area Trail System.

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

A rugged 13-mile half-marathon on the Ozark Trail in Middle Brook, MO, featuring technical terrain and scenic landmarks, with proceeds benefiting the Ozark Trail Association.

A debut hill race in Camdenton with a 5K and timed 3 hour and 6 hour climb challenges on repeated half mile ascents with about 300 feet gain each.

Experience a technical trail event in Highlandville featuring 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances. Participants enjoy a hilly course followed by a post race celebration with local craft beer and walking tacos.

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.

Experience technical trails and rolling hills at Greensfelder Park with distance options ranging from 8 miles to a 50K ultra. This cup free event features a repeating loop format through scenic Missouri woodlands.

A repeating loop backyard ultra at the New Town amphitheater in Saint Charles, Missouri, with a 4.17 mile runner loop and a 2.6 mile ruck division that includes weight minimums. Race proceeds support MSMDS research.

A timed trail event at Rothwell Park where participants complete as many one mile loops as possible within a chosen 3, 6 or 12 hour category; entries are available as solo runs or three person team relays and proceeds support Special Olympi..

Loop Krug Park in repeated timed laps with 3.6 mile, 6.1 mile and extended challenge options, with proceeds supporting St. Jude.

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.

Timed 6 and 12 hour endurance runs on a USATF certified 1.17 mile paved loop at Minnie Ha Ha Park, cupless and chip timed with aid station and finishers medals.

An 18 and up elimination trail race at Sunset Mountain in Noel, Missouri, using repeated 0.86 mile laps every 12 minutes. Entry is limited and proceeds support Sunset Mountain.

10K trail race in Hannibal, MO on October 17, 2026 featuring technical single track, age group awards, cash prizes, and a three hour cutoff.