Trail Running Calendar Missouri 2026-2027

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.

Run a scenic, point-to-point half marathon on trails near Kirksville. The event features seven aid stations, inclusive policies, and supports local trail maintenance. Enjoy a festive finish line celebration with food, awards, and prize mone..

The Frog Hill Half Marathon will take place in Waynesville on Saturday 3 October 2026. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.

Tackle a rugged 13-mile course on Missouri's Ozark Trail, from Taum Sauk Mountain to Johnson Shut-ins State Park. This demanding run or hike passes scenic landmarks like Mina Sauk Falls. It's a fundraiser supporting trail maintenance and pr..

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.

Event Format The Lion King Backyard Ultra is an ultramarathon where runners must complete a loop of 4.167 miles (6.706 kilometers) within one hour. Each new loop starts precisely one hour after the previous one began. The event ends when on..

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.

Event Details This is the second annual Backyard Ultra marathon in New Town, Missouri. It takes place in October. Course Format The event involves runners completing a loop of 4.17 miles each hour. Participants have until the start of the n..

Rock Bridge Revenge is a trail running event on October 17, 2026, at Rock Bridge State Park. It features 50K and 25K distances on single track trails with creek crossings. Chip timing, aid stations, and a post race lunch are provided.

The Minnie Ha Ha is a timed race on a flat, paved 1.17-mile loop through a wooded Missouri park. Choose from 3, 6, or 12-hour events. It's a cupless race with an aid station and finisher medals for all.

Test your endurance at Sunset Mountain in this 18 plus elimination race featuring 0.86 mile trail laps every 12 minutes. Stay ahead of the clock and the field at this unique mountain facility event.

The Tom Sawyer's Trial by Trail will take place in Hannibal on Saturday 17 October 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

Experience a unique multi state course starting in Missouri and crossing into Kansas. Choose from five distances including a 100 mile ultra on a scenic loop featuring river views and autumn foliage.

Experience the first foot race at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park with a 15 km trail run or a 20 lb weighted ruck division in Wildwood, Missouri.

Test yourself on 101 miles of iconic single track in the Missouri Ozarks. This point-to-point ultra, celebrating its 18th year, traverses the Mark Twain National Forest with significant elevation gain. It’s the 2026 Missouri RRCA State Ultr..

This Halloween-themed 5k run/walk takes place on October 31st at Otahki Lake KOA. It features a 3.5-mile trail course. Proceeds support the Care Camps Foundation.

Test your stamina on a 3.1 mile loop at Lake of the Ozarks with timed sessions from a single loop to 12 hours. Choose Gauntlet for surprise physical and skill challenges plus a token draw each lap or Pure Running for straight laps.

A trail running fundraiser in Smithville supporting local Christian education. Choose between a challenging 5k or a family-friendly 1.25-mile fun run, both on scenic courses through Smith's Fork recreation area. All registered participants..

Test your endurance at Turkey Ridge with a timed trail race in Wildwood. Complete as many 1.8 mile loops as possible in two or four hours while navigating 347 feet of elevation gain per lap.

Celebrate Thanksgiving in St. Louis with this annual running event featuring multiple distances from a half marathon to a kids dash. Enjoy chip timing designer shirts and custom medals for all participants.