Wild in the Woods - 5 & 10 mile Trail Race
Wild in the Woods - 5 & 10 mile Trail Race is a trail running and running race on December 5, 2026 in Defiance, MO, with entry fees from $39 to $49.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (135 days to go)
- Location
- 1795 Hwy Dd, Defiance, MO
- Price
- $39–$49
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
The 6th annual Wild in the Woods Trail Race will take place at the beautiful Broemmelsiek Park in St. Charles County on December 5th, 2026. Signup for 5 or 10 miles of the flattest, fastest, and most beautiful single track in Missouri. Join us after your race for live music, a free beer (21+), and great vibes!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
47°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Weldon Spring Nws, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Defiance, MO
City Elevation
608 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 26 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Wild in the Woods - 5 & 10 mile Trail Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
135
Days to train
- Race
- Wild in the Woods - 5 & 10 mile Trail Race
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- 1795 Hwy Dd, Defiance, MO
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More Trail Running races near Defiance, MO
The Next Loop Endurance Series - Indian Camp Creek
50K · From $125 · 2679 Dietrich Rd
8 miles away
Corps of Discovery Trail Races
8K / 5 Mile · Half Marathon · From $55 · Lewis and Clark Trailhead
10 miles away
DeClue Loops Trail Race
8 Mile · Marathon · 50K · From $60 · Greensfelder Park
16 miles away
The SKIPPO Trail Race
10K · Half Marathon · From $49 · Castlewood State Park
18 miles away
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Defiance than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Wild in the Woods - 5 & 10 mile Trail Race
Dec 5, 2026