Missouri
Missouri Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Missouri for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 88 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Missouri below and join the trail community at these great events!
January 2027
A Midwest winter ultramarathon in Missouri on January 16 and 17 2027 offering multiple trail distances from 20 miles to 100 miles, including a night 40 miler. The event is managed by PR Racing and alternates course direction by year.
Timed endurance event on a 4.15-ish mile single-track loop in Springfield, MO with 12, 6, 3, and 1 hour options and on-site aid.
A 15 km trail race at Indian Camp Creek Park on January 30, 2027, part of the Big River Trail Series, with post race barbecue, beer for 21 and over, and live music.
February 2027
Timed trail event in Wildwood MO with 9 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour options on a 4.2 mile single track loop.
Trail ultramarathon at Maramec Spring Park offering distances from 5K to 100 miles, with aid stations, adaptive divisions, pacer rules, and finisher awards.
Winter trail event at Rockwoods Reservation in Glencoe Missouri offering a 5 Mile and a 13.1 Mile course. Organized by Rockinator Racing as the Stick Season finale with chip timing, aid stations, on course tracking and post race awards.
A winter trail series at Rockwoods Reservation near Glencoe, Missouri across three dates from Dec 19, 2026 to Feb 13, 2027. Events range from 4 miles and 8K up to a half marathon with finisher medals, shirts, chip timing and live tracking.
USATF certified 50K and a 25K rails to trails race in Columbia, Missouri, with a limited field and cash awards for 50K overall winners.
March 2027
Queeny Backyard Ultra on March 5, 2027 is a last person standing trail event at Queeny Park on a roughly 4.19 mile loop repeated hourly. The overall winner earns a guaranteed Silver Ticket entry within the mid August 2026 to mid August 2027 window.
Trail races and a 10 mile ruck take place on a roughly 10 mile loop at Three Creeks Conservation Area near Columbia, MO, featuring single track, creek crossings, aid stations, and time limits by distance.
Trail run in Poplar Bluff with a half marathon, 6K and a 1.7 mile walk, on-course water stations, race shirts, medals and fundraising for Kiwanis Bacon Memorial Park.
April 2027
Trail races at West Tyson County Park near St Louis with 50K, 25K, 25K ruck and 8-mile options, aid stations, and a cup-free policy.
Trail running event in Wildwood, MO, offering distances from a 1 mile kids run to 100 miles, held April 9 to 11, 2027, organized by Terrain Trail Runners.
Mythic Race 2027 in Sikeston, MO offers on-site obstacle course 5k and 5-hour endurance events, virtual qualifiers, and a supervised 1.5 mile children’s race.
Multi-distance ultrarunning event at Gans Creek Recreation Area in Columbia Missouri featuring 24 hour tag team, 24 hour, 12 hour, 6 hour and a 1 hour Cub Run.
A three day stage trail race in Wildwood, Missouri across Greensfelder and Rockwoods trail systems. Stages cover about 21 miles, 26 miles and 25K with technical singletrack, creek crossings, notable elevation, and cup free sustainability measures.
May 2027
Four races at Lake of the Ozarks State Park mixing trail running and paddling, with aid stations, awards, and required personal kayaks or paddle boards for paddle legs.
A noncompetitive ascent challenge in Patterson, MO where hikers aim for eight climbs of Mudlick Mountain totaling about 23 miles and 7,980 feet of elevation.
Trail races at Echo Bluffs and Current River state parks with distances from a 1 mile youth run to a full trail marathon, featuring single-track sections, bluff views, rolling hills, and a cupless format.
Trail races and a ruck at Queeny Park organized by Rockinator Racing. Multiple loop formats, chip timing, aid station service, finishers medals and podium awards by age group.