Devil's Toll Race

Devil's Toll Race - Middle Brook, MO

The Devil's Toll Race is a 13-mile event held on the Ozark Trail near Middle Brook, Missouri. The course travels from Taum Sauk Mountain, passes Mina Sauk Falls, crosses the rock formation known as the Devils' Toll Gate, climbs around Proffit and Wildcat Mountains, descends past the Scour of Taum Sauk reservoir, and finishes with a Black River crossing at Johnson Shut-ins State Park.

The event offers two options:

• 13-mile run (half marathon) on rugged Ozark Trail
• 13-mile hike on rugged Ozark Trail

The course is rugged and technical, with roughly 1,400 feet of elevation gain across the route and extensive rocky sections. The trail is marked with a red blaze for the first mile and traditional Ozark Trail blazes thereafter; occasional directionals may appear at major intersections. A basic midcourse aid station is planned, but participants should carry their own food and water. Recommended items include strong trail shoes or hiking boots, trekking poles, bug spray, basic first aid, and at least 1 L of water with 2 L or more encouraged for longer efforts. Cell service is limited in the area and is spotty; AT&T typically performs best.

All participants must ride the shuttle to the start line. The event is a fundraiser; proceeds benefit the Ozark Trail Association, a nonprofit that develops and maintains the Ozark Trail. Custom commemorative patches are provided to finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.