Flat Branch Ultra

Flat Branch, United States • 21 Feb 2026

Flat Branch Ultra is a USATF-certified 50K trail race in Columbia, Missouri. The course begins and ends at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park (800 West Stadium Blvd) and follows a rails-to-trails route along the MKT Trail for 7.5 miles before joining the Katy Trail to Rocheport, with a turnaround just east of Rocheport.

Runners are treated to Missouri River views, bluffs, and Burr Oak roughly 8.5 miles in. Aid stations at miles 0/31, 3.25/25.5, 8.5/20.5, and 15.5 help pace, with drop bags transported to the turnaround. Post-race photos, finisher awards, no refunds, and Fleet Feet Columbia and Fleet Feet Jefferson City as title sponsors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
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