Wild in the Woods - 5 & 10 Mile Trail Race

Defiance, United States • 6 Dec 2025

Event overview

The Wild in the Woods trail race takes place on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Broemmelsiek Park, Hilltop Shelter, 1795 Hwy Dd, Defiance, MO 63341. The event offers two trail distances:

  • 5 mile (one loop)
  • 10 mile (two loops)

Post-race offerings listed by the organizer include a fire pit, snacks, live music, and a complimentary beer for participants aged 21 and over. All entrants will receive a custom giveaway; details are to be announced.

Registration, fees and logistics

The race is the second event in the Big River Trail Series, a points competition that requires participation in three of six series events. A 10% discount is offered when registering for the full Trail Series by 11:59 AM on November 2, 2025.

Regular entry fees are listed as $39 for the 5 mile and $49 for the 10 mile during the regular registration period. Packet pickup information: pre-race pickup at Big River Running, 13969 Manchester Rd, Town & Country, MO 63011 on Thursday, December 4 (noon to 6:00 PM), and race-day pickup at the Hilltop Shelter at the park. More information on series scoring and event details is available from the race organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 mi
10 Mile
5 mi
5 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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