Trail Running Calendar Missouri 2025-2026

Take on the Ozarks Mountain Challenge at Sam A Baker State Park, a timed ascent with nearly 8,000 feet of climbing. Climb Mudlick Mountain up to eight times in 12 hours and enjoy aid stations, recovery and an optional evening ceremony.

Tackle scenic, continuously hilly single track through Mark Twain National Forest at Berryman Campground with marathon (one loop) or 50 mile (two loops) options. Expect rocky roots, stream crossings and a friendly post race barbecue.

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.

Baby Shippey is a rugged trail run at Beaumont Reservation featuring rocky climbs, steep descents and two challenging distances. Field limited to 150 runners, cupless event with custom swag and a post race gathering.

Celebrate the 10th Dark 2 Dawn night trail at Indian Camp Creek Park, where runners tackle single track and open fields under the stars. Choose from 9 hour and 6 hour timed ultras or a 10K, with onsite camping and post race snacks.

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.

Labor Day Slay at Queeny Park in St Louis offers 5K, 10K, half marathon and a 10K ruck in late August 2026 on a fully marked loop course with chip timing. Celebrate with aid stations, a finisher medal and free action photos.

Challenge yourself at Leaky Hourglass Ultra, a Last Man Standing race in Half Way, MO on Aug 29. Run repeated 4.167 mile laps on rolling rural roads as the cutoff tightens each lap, with aid stations and primitive camping.

Join the Jesse James Festival 5K and 10K in Kearney for scenic paved trail running through Jesse James and Mack Porter Parks with a charming foot bridge and a memorable hill. Options include a 1.3 mile stroll, a 5K, or a double loop 10K.