Trail Running Calendar Missouri 2026-2027

A castle themed looped running event at Krug Park on 10/10/2026 to 10/11/2026 offering 5k and 10k options plus an extended challenge with medals. Most proceeds benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and a local nonprofit.

Trail races at Rock Bridge State Park in Columbia, Missouri on October 17, 2026, offering 25K and 50K options over single track trails with creek crossings, aid stations, chip timing, and an eight hour course limit.

Timed 12, 6 and 3 hour endurance runs at Minnie Ha Ha Park in St. Louis on a USATF certified 1.17 mile loop. The event is chip timed, cupless, and part of the Eastern Missouri Ultra Series.

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, dirt and paved trails, age-group and masters divisions, cash prizes, and a hoodie for early registrants.

An annual open 5K at Jefferson Barracks Park in Saint Louis held alongside the Hancock Cross Country Invitational. The race welcomes all ages; registration opens August 1, 2026, with a $15 fee and closes on race day.

October 24, 2026 near Rosecrans Memorial Airport in St. Joseph, Missouri features a 25 mile loop that crosses into Kansas and offers 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K, marathon, and half marathon distances with river and levee scenery.

A 15K loop trail race in Babler State Park with a 15K ruck division requiring a minimum 20 lb pack, one unmanned water drop, cup free provisions, limited to 75 entrants and paired with a fund to assist under-served runners.

Trail races at Frenchman’s Bluff on October 25, 2026 offer an 8 Mile and a Half Marathon with bluff views, creek crossings and varied single track and fire road terrain. Entry is limited to 400 and finishers receive a long sleeve shirt and..

A point to point ultramarathon of about 101 miles on the Ozark Trail through the Mark Twain National Forest, featuring fixed trail markers, 13 aid stations, varied terrain and about 12,000 feet of elevation gain.

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.

Two days of trail racing at Castlewood State Park in Ballwin, Missouri offering 10k, half marathon, 30k and multi-distance challenges plus a Saturday 10k team competition and age group awards.

Trail runs at Dogwood Canyon Nature Park feature 15K, 25K and 50K courses through wooded, hilly terrain with streams and rocks. The weekend includes aid stations, race shirts and medals, plus challenge options to run both distances.

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 looped single-track trail race at Knob Noster State Park offering distances from 10K to 50K. The Opossum Hollow Trail includes roots, rocks, creek crossings and about 550 feet of elevation gain per 10K.

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.

A team focused winter trekking event at Johnson Shut-Ins State Park from December 4 to 6, 2026. Three courses range from a wheelchair accessible 4 mile walk to multi day 40 mile and 17 mile treks, honoring Korean War service members.

Late season trail ultra near Springfield MO on December 5, 2026, offering 10 miles, 50k, 50 miles, 100k and 100 miles on a two mile loop that returns to base camp each lap.