Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race

Wildwood, United States • 24 Oct 2026

Event Details

The Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race/15K RUCK takes place on October 24, 2026. It is held at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, located at 800 Guy Park Drive in Wildwood, Missouri. This is the third annual event.

Distances and Divisions

The event offers a 15K trail race distance. There is also a separate 15K RUCK division. Participants in the ruck division must carry a backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest with a minimum weight of 20 lbs, not including water or food consumed during the race. Finishers in the ruck division receive a custom Babler Bongo 15K Rucking patch.

Additional Information

This event is described as the first foot race to be hosted at Babler State Park. A portion of the registration fee for the ruck division is donated to an external organization. A fund exists for participants who may need financial assistance for the entry fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

15 km
15k Ruck
15 km
15k Trail Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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