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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 in Defiance, Missouri. The event offers two trail distances:

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

Post-race offerings at the Hilltop Shelter include a fire pit, snacks, live music, and one complimentary beer for participants aged 21 and over. All entrants will receive a custom giveaway that will be announced by the organizers.

Logistics and series information

Packet pickup is available before race day at Big River Running (Town & Country, MO) and on race day at the Hilltop Shelter at Broemmelsiek Park. Regular entry fees listed for the event are $39 for the 5 mile and $49 for the 10 mile. A 10% discount is available for participants who register for the full Big River Trail Series by the stated deadline.

Wild in the Woods is the second race in the Big River Trail Series. Series scoring tallies points for runners who complete at least three of the included events; scoring details are provided by the series organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Missouri Defiance

Race information

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