Welcome to Missouri Vibes! I’m dedicated to finding awesome outdoor adventures and this week is no exception.
There are awesome races both paid and free across Missouri. The best part about racing this time of year is:
cooler weather
less bugs
beautiful fall scenery
So grab your bikes, trail running shoes, and paddles and head to one of these adventures!
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Off Road Rage, Adventure Race - Lebanon, MO - October 25th
This is an awesome way to jam in your favorite endurance activities into one day:
Trail-running, hiking, cycling AND paddling!
RACE START 7:00 AM for 12 HOUR RACERS Race Start 8 AM for 6 HOUR racers.
Family course (2 Hour) may start anytime between 10-3 PM!
Start Location: Riverfront Canoe and Campground
Breakdown of 3 courses:
The 2 hour course starts at Riverfront Campground with various checkpoints along the way. This course is somewhat stroller/ADA accessible. We suggest kids be at least 8 years old due to steep elevation changes. Pick up your maps ANYTIME between 10am and 3pm (Riverfront Canoe and Campground Shelter)
The 6 hour course will be around 15 miles biking, 6-8 trekking/running, 5 paddling, and surprise challenges!
The 12 hour course is about 12 miles trekking/running/crawling, 6-8 miles of paddling, and 30 miles on the bike, and surprise challenges (gravel/asphalt)
Maps will be PRE-plotted topographic maps, basic navigation skills are a MUST! Start time will be 8AM for the 6 hour, and 7 am for the 12 hour course!
THESE CAN BE DONE AS A SOLO or TEAMS of 2,3,4 people. Pricing will Vary.
Minnie Haha 6 & 12 Hour Run - October 18th - Sunset Hills, MO
Are you one of those freaks who wants to only run for 6 to 12 hours straight? This event if perfect for you. A 1.17 mil loop on a very flat, paved trail. Great for getting some “light” ultra marathon training in on a short, predictable loop.
Chip timers and Aid station provided!
Race Address:
Minnie Ha Ha Park
801 Old Gravois Road
St. Louis, Mo. 63127
Register below!
BT EPIC Endurance Mountain Bike Race - Steeleville, Mo - October 18th
Steelville is a relatively new Mountain bike Park but it has all the features you'd like. This 50 Mile Race is sure to be an Epic one.
There are different classes based on age, gender, and skill set. You can find on the website here.
Price $110
Here's a video of me riding it a few years ago to give you a sneak peek (I’m not very good fyi)
Babler BONGO 9.5 mile Ruck or Trail Run - Babler State Park - Oct 25th
Go Ruck yourself in the woods! 9.5 miles with 1,350 feet of elevation gain. If you are ruckings, a minimum of 20lbs of weight is required (not counting food and water)
Or you can just run (I’m doing this option!)
Location: Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park , 800 Guy Park Drive, Wildwood, MO 63005
The Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race/15K RUCK is a loop course connecting Dogwood, Woodbine, Hawthorn and Equestrian trails at Babler State Park.
The race will start at 7:30 AM. The cutoff for the race is 3.30 hours, other cut-off times to note that will be strictly enforced are as follows: All runners must be checked OUT of the out/back loop at 7-ish Miles prior to 9:00 AM on their way back to the start/finish. *Out/Back Loop Cut-Off - 2.5 Hours
Price: $110
Threat Level MIDNIGHT -12 Hour Mountain bike Ride - November 1st and 2nd - Highlandville, MO
Starting at 12 PM on the 1st then ending at 12 AM on the Second of November.
The Missouri Off-road Cyclists presents an upcoming fundraiser event at Two Rivers Park.
Jam packed weekend with racing, camping, and chilling with your local mtb buds. Enjoy beverages from Great Escape Brewing, Casey's Pizza, and breakfast provided by MORC .
On Friday night they start with a Catalina Wine Mixer Group Ride, which is open to everyone whether you are racing Saturday or not.
Price: $65
Register Here: https://www.bikereg.com/threat-level-midnight
Tour De Hope Gravel Ride - Pleasant Hill, MO - November 2nd
TOUR de HOPE is a fundraiser to support a primary objective of The Hope Center: providing a secure space where kids can play.
Funds will go towards a new playground with fencing and updated playground equipment, resurfacing the deteriorating basketball courts, and installing new basketball goals.
The Race starts in Pleasant Hill, MO, offering 3 distances:
60 miles, Timed
30 miles, Timed
18-mile is for beginners and is not timed
Price: $59 -$69
Last Man Standing Race - Macks Creek Mo - November 15th
The 4 Fore 30 Infinity Backyard Ultra is INTENSE. You gotta be a real crazy person to do this.
At 7:00am on Saturday, November 15, 2025 everyone will line up at the start and have 1 hour to complete the 4.1667 mile course...
1 Rule: Be done in an hour, cuz at 8:00am everyone lines up to do the next loop.
This will continue, over and over, at the top of each hour, until there is only one person remaining.
crazy enough for you? Sign up here