Flats Trail Half Marathon

FLATS Trail Half Marathon : Kirksville, Missouri

The FLATS Trail Half Marathon is a point to point half marathon held in Kirksville, Missouri, organized as a fundraiser for the Forest Lake Area Trail System. The course runs on maintained forest trails and singletrack near Thousand Hills State Park, with varied terrain that includes rocks, roots, hills, and water crossings.

The event provides seven aid stations located at approximately miles 1.5, 3.2, 5.2, 7.9, 9.85, 11.3, and 12.5. Aid stations supply water, sports drink, snacks, and gels; runners are encouraged to carry personal hydration or calories that can be refilled on course. The finish area offers water, sports drink, soft drinks, pizza, and snacks. An official cutoff for an official finish time is set at 12:30 p.m., though athletes may complete the course afterward.

Logistics include a shuttle from the finish at Jackson Stables to the start at the Thousand Hills State Park Marina; runners who arrive for shuttle boarding by the listed time are guaranteed a spot. Packet pickup is offered the day before at the ATSU Thompson Campus Center and again race morning at the Marina. One gear drop bag per runner is transported from the start to the finish.

Awards include cash prizes for top overall female, male, and nonbinary finishers and a course record bonus. Age group awards are given to the top three in each age bracket, and finishers receive commemorative items. The event offers nonbinary registration with equal podiums and prize money and participates in inclusivity measures such as the Trail Mix Fund partnership and Trail Sisters Approved Standards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.