Running in Missouri

Ever since watching Cody Poskins, a Jefferson county native, run the Cocodona 250 I've been interested in running. I love trail running and I felt very inspired by his performance....me personally I only run 2-5 miles typically, but spending a few days doing nothing but hiking, running on the trail sounds like an awesome experience.

I’ve been spending more time on the trail and let me tell ya…I don’t think I would be able to do an ultra marathon any time soon…

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Anyway, here are some awesome races coming up in the next few months that we can all train for!

South Eastern Missouri

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50 Mile Race - Cliff Cave Park

August 22nd - Run a 3.1 mile loop every hour on the hour. Good for trail runners who are newer to the sport of ultra.

ultrarunning.com/calendar/event/the-next-loop-endurance-series-arkansas

Rockin Rockwoods Trail Races

Rockin Rockwoods September 26, 2026 ​Greensfelder County Park 4515 Hencken Road Saint Louis, MO 63069

Terrain Trail Runners

DeClue Loops Trail Race - Premier Missouri Trail Races | St. Louis Track Club

Join the DeClue Loops for a premier experience in Missouri trail races at Greensfelder Park. Discover the thrill of trail running.

St. Louis Track Club

Minnie Ha Ha Endurance Runs | St. Louis Ultrarunners Group

​The paved-loop course is USATF-certified, and measures 1.17 miles which will be chip timed that winds through the mostly flat wooded park with great views of the Meramec River and fall foliage.

St. Louis Ultrarunners Group

Bigfoot Forrest Trail 10 Hour Fun Run

October 17, 2026: 10hrs race in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. Register now on UltraSignup.

ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=141702

Kansas City Area

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The Patriots Run 2026 | Sat 12 Sep | Book @ Findarace

Join us for The Patriots Run on September 12, 2026, in Leawood, Johnson. Honor heroes while racing for a cause! Distances include 5K and 10K. Register now!

findarace.com (US)

Ultrapalooza

September 26, 2026: 100 Miler race in Osawatomie, KS. Organized by Midwest Endurance Race Co.. Register now on UltraSignup.

ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=133730

Show Me Your Free State Marathon and Ultra

October 24, 2026: 100-Mile race in St. Joseph, MO. Register now on UltraSignup.

ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=131546

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Ozarks

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Leaky Hourglass Ultra

August 26, 2023: A more intense event:
Last Man Standing race in Half Way, MO. Every lap you lose a minute from the cutoff. So the first lap you have 60 minutes to complete the 4.167 mile out and back. The following lap you will only have 59 minutes to do so. This will continue until there is only one person capable of completing a lap….

ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=97151

Bad Dawg 100/50/100k/50k/25k

August 15, 2026: Bad Dawg Hundred race in Waynesville, MO. Organized by Frog Fitness Group. Register now on UltraSignup.

ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=131213

Thunder Mountain Challenge

October 3, 2026: 6 Hour Challenge race in Camdenton, MO. Organized by Ha Ha Racing Events. Register now on UltraSignup.

ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=140805

Ozark Trail 100 Mile Endurance Run

October 31, 2026: 100 Miles race in Steelville, MO. Register now on UltraSignup.

ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=133763

Mid-Missouri

Elephant Rocks State Park, Missouri, USA • Photo by Deborah Raney

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Lion King Backyard Ultra

October 19, 2024: Backyard Ultra race in Rolla, MO. Register now on UltraSignup.

ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=114561

Find Your Strength Endurance Race | Moberly MO

Find Your Strength Endurance Race, Moberly. 212 likes · 95 talking about this. Second Saturday in October #FYSEnduranceRace

www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579732977490

Rock Bridge Revenge

October 17, 2026: 50K race in Columbia, MO. Register now on UltraSignup.

ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=133535

Good News

  • Most of these races have beginner lengths under 13 miles some offering 5k and 10k

  • Lots of aid stations for all runners!

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“The miracle isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.”

- John Bingham, No Need for Speed: A Beginner's Guide to the Joy of Running

See you out there!


Stay Adventurous,
Sean Murphy
Missourivibes.com

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