Trail Running Calendar Missouri 2026-2027

Take on a spring trail challenge at Queeny Park in Ballwin on May 2 2026 with 5K, 10K, 10K ruck and half marathon options on shaded gravel trails. Professional chip timing, medals, shirts and finish line photos make it a rewarding day for r..

Run the rugged, forested 26.4 mile Berryman Trail loop from Berryman Campground in Mark Twain National Forest on May 16, with marathon or 50 mile two loop options. Continuously hilly single track, rocky roots and scenic stream crossings del..

Tackle rugged Ozark trails at Baby Shippey, a no frills summer trail race offering a half marathon and 10K at Beaumont Reservation. Expect rocks, steep climbs, great views, a custom race item for all finishers and awards for top runners.

Run through the night at Indian Camp Creek Park June 27 to 28, 2026 with 10K, 6 hour and 9 hour timed trail options and included overnight camping. Enjoy a custom finisher medal, free digital photos, and a single scenic 6.7 mile loop.

Run a 5K through picturesque vineyards at Adam Puchta Winery in Hermann, MO, finishing with a downhill stretch and a wine slushy. Early registrants get a T shirt, swag bag and finisher medal.

Take on Hades Climb in Ozark, Missouri on July 11, 2026. Race the clock in 1 hour, 2 hour, or 4 hour stair challenges and collect stamped medals as sparks, fire effects, a lap bell and loud music fuel the atmosphere.

Test your limits at the Kansas City Backyard Ultra at Mill Creek Park on the Country Club Plaza, featuring a Last Runner Standing contest plus 3, 6, 9 and 12 hour timed events. Run hourly 4.17 mile loops beside the J C Nichols Fountain for..

Take on the Bad Dawg Ultra in mid August in Waynesville MO with multiple ultra options and a scenic 10 mile loop through rolling Ozark gravel roads. Support OneSolePurpose and help provide shoes to Title 1 elementary kids.

Tackle the Labor Day Slay at Queeny Park on August 29, 2026 with 5K, 10K, 10K Ruck or half marathon options on a marked trail loop that all start together. Expect chip timing, aid stations and a finisher medal.

Run the Jesse James Festival 5k and 10k in Kearney for scenic park trails, a charming foot bridge, and a signature hill that 10k runners conquer twice. Prefer an easier pace? Enjoy a relaxed 1.3 mile stroll around the pond.

Run the Watkins Mill Get Outdoors 6.6K on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Watkins Mill State Park, a scenic certified loop around Williams Creek Lake on forest trails. In person or virtual, enjoy a finisher medal, music, food trucks and sup..

Run scenic, rugged trails at the FLATS Trail Half Marathon, a point to point race supporting the Forest Lake Area Trail System. Enjoy custom finisher medals, age group awards and cash prizes for top finishers.

Run scenic single track and creek crossings at Rock Bridge Revenge in Columbia, MO with 25K and 50K loop options on October 17, 2026. Limited to 175 runners, this chip timed trail race includes finisher shirts and post race burrito.

Challenge yourself at the Show Me Your Free State Marathon and Ultra in St Joseph, Missouri on October 24 2026, with distances from half marathon to 100 mile. Run a scenic 25 mile loop along the Missouri River and Loess Hills that crosses i..

Hit the roots and ridgelines at Babler Bongo, the first foot race at Babler State Park, featuring a lively 15K trail run and 15K ruck. Challenge yourself with a 20 lb ruck division, earn a custom patch, and support DOGS for our BRAVE.

Take on the Ozark Trail 100 mile Endurance Run, a point to point single track test through Mark Twain National Forest finishing at Bass River Resort. Rugged terrain, big climbs and stocked aid stations make this a championship test.

Enjoy a late November trail run in Smithville benefiting the New Hope Scholarship Fund. Choose a scenic self timed 5k or 1.25 mile fun run on varied trails around Lake Remote with nature stations, kids welcome.