Trail Running Calendar Missouri 2026-2027

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.

A backyard ultra at Lions Club Park with repeated 4.167 mile laps on a dirt day loop and a paved night loop. The race continues until one runner completes one more lap than the rest, with awards and community fundraising.

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 Backyard Ultra at the New Town amphitheater in Saint Charles featuring repeated 4.17 mile loops in a last-person-standing format; part of the proceeds support research and charity efforts for MSMDS.

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..

A multi format event at Krug Park on October 10 and 11, 2026 featuring a looped endurance challenge, Measly Mile, Kinda 5k, 10K and a Beer Mile Dash; proceeds support St Jude and a local nonprofit.

A trail event at Rock Bridge State Park offering 25K and 50K courses on mostly single track terrain with creek crossings, chip timing, aid stations, a cup free policy, and a time limit of 8 hours.

Timed 12, 6, and 3 hour endurance runs on a USATF-certified 1.17-mile paved loop at Minnie Ha Ha Park near Fenton, Missouri. The cupless, chip-timed event includes aid station support, finishers medals, and series points.

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.

A 10K trail race at Sodalis Nature Preserve in Hannibal, Missouri on October 17, 2026, featuring technical single track, about 900 feet of elevation gain and two climbs. Proceeds support Suicide Awareness organizations.

A multi-distance running event in St. Joseph, Missouri on October 24-25, 2026, presented by Benton High School. Races range from 13.1 miles to 100 miles and proceeds support local high school cross country and track programs.

A 15K trail event at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park offering a standard trail race and a 15K ruck division that requires a minimum 20 lb pack. The loop course has one unmanned water drop and is a cup free event.

An 18th edition, point to point trail 100 miles through the Ozark Trail in Mark Twain National Forest near Steelville, Missouri. The course includes single track, stream crossings, about 12,000 feet of climb and 13 aid stations.

A Halloween 3.5 miles trail run at Otahki Lake KOA on October 31, 2026 that raises funds for the Care Camps Foundation, with a limited event shirt, participation medal, snacks, and trophies for the top three finishers.

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 self-timed trail fundraiser in Smithville, Missouri offering a 5K trail run/walk and a 1.25 mile family fun run. The route includes campground roads, Lake Remote trails, varied footing, wildlife sightings, and nature stations.

Timed trail event on 11/28/2026 at Turkey Ridge in Wildwood with a 1.8 mile loop and 347 ft elevation gain per loop. Two time categories let runners complete as many loops as possible in 2 or 4 hours.

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.

Honor history through a winter endurance trek in the St. Francois Mountains. Choose between a 40 mile expedition, a 17 mile overnight challenge, or an accessible 4 mile hike through Johnson Shut Ins State Park.

A trail ultramarathon weekend in early December 2026 at Springfield, MO, featuring 100 Miler, 100K, 50 Miler, 50K and a 10 miler. A DOUBLE TAP option pairs a Saturday distance with the Sunday 10 miler and includes bonus swag.