Watkins Mill Get Outdoors 6.6K

Event

The Watkins Mill Get Outdoors 6.6K takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Watkins Mill State Park in Lawson, Missouri (26600 Park Road North). The event includes 6.6K Run and 6.6K VIRTUAL Run options. The certified trail loops around the 100-acre Williams Creek Lake and runs along forested paths. The course is 6.6 kilometers this year due to a bridge closure.

Logistics and entries

Race packages include a 6.6k event T-shirt, race bib, finisher’s medal, and two guided tour passes to the Watkins Woolen Mill & Home. Registration tiers listed are: $35 early bird (through Sept. 16, includes shirt), $40 after Sept. 16 (no shirt), $45 race day (no shirt), $30 kids 5–12 (full package before Sept. 16), and free entry for kids under 5 (no package). Registration opens May 31, 2026. Packet pick-up is available the day before at Woodneath Library Center and the morning of the event at Watkins Mill State Park. Event proceeds benefit Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and Historic Site. Additional on-site activities include music, food trucks, family-friendly activities, and prize awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.