Upcoming Trail Running Races in Missouri

Endurance Grid lists 10 trail running races in Missouri, from October 2026 to May 2027 across 10 cities.

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Trail Running Races in Missouri

The trail running race calendar in Missouri is busiest in January, November, and March, with races most often in Columbia, Saint Louis, and St. Louis.

What trail running is

Trail running takes the sport off the pavement and onto dirt trails, singletrack, fire roads, and mountain paths. It’s quieter than a road race. Depending on the course, you might spend long stretches alone with the woods and your own breathing.

If you already run roads, trails are a natural next step, but they ask for different things: power on the climbs, control on the descents, and attention to every footfall. There’s a distance for every level, from a rolling trail 5K to 100-mile mountain ultras.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many trail running races are in Missouri?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 10 upcoming trail running races in Missouri across 10 cities, from October 2026 to May 2027.
What trail running distances are offered in Missouri?
Trail running races in Missouri include 1 Mile, 10 Mile, 10K, 15K, 2 Mile / 3K, 4 Mile, 50K, 5K, and more distances.
When is trail running season in Missouri?
Trail Running season in Missouri runs spring through fall. Of the upcoming trail running races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in January and November.
Which Missouri cities have trail running races?
Trail running races in Missouri are held in Ballwin, Columbia, Defiance, Eminence, Foristell, Glencoe, Saint Louis, Smithville, St. Louis, and Wildwood.

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