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Flat Branch Ultra

Name: Flat Branch Ultra
Start: 2026-02-21
End: 2026-02-21
Location: Flat Branch

Flat Branch, United States • 21 Feb 2026

Flat Branch Ultra is a 50K ultramarathon held annually in Columbia, Missouri, typically on the third Saturday in February. The race starts and finishes at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, located at 800 West Stadium Blvd.

The course is a scenic rails-to-trails out-and-back route along the Missouri River, featuring views of towering bluffs and the nearly 400-year-old Burr Oak tree about 8.5 miles into the race. Runners follow the MKT Trail before joining the Katy Trail, with a turnaround near Rocheport. Aid stations and drop bag support are provided, and the event offers finisher awards and top overall prizes.

The race is organized by Ha Ha Racing Events and sponsored by Fleet Feet Columbia and Jefferson City. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Missouri Flat Branch

Race information

Registration Facebook

50 km

50k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Oct 11

Rock Bridge Revenge

Columbia - 1 mi from Flat Branch

25 km

50 km

Rock Bridge Revenge is a trail running event held at Rock Bridge State Park in Columbia, Missouri. It offers two distances: a 25K and a 50K, with the 50K consisting of two loops of the 25K course. The course features 100% single-track trails with varied terrain and creek crossings, including the Dev..