Flat Branch Ultra

Flat Branch, United States • 21 Feb 2026

The Flat Branch Ultra is a 50K trail race held annually in Columbia, Missouri, typically on the third Saturday in February. Starting and finishing at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, the course features a scenic rails-to-trails route along the Missouri River, passing beneath towering bluffs and near the nearly 400-year-old Burr Oak tree.

Runners traverse the MKT Trail before joining the Katy Trail, with a turnaround near Rocheport. The race offers multiple aid stations, drop bag support, and finisher awards. Sponsored by Fleet Feet Columbia and Jefferson City, the event emphasizes a challenging yet picturesque ultramarathon experience in a vibrant outdoor setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
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