Trail Races & Ultramarathons Near St. Louis, MO

As of October 6, 2026, Crewable lists 18 upcoming trail races and ultramarathons near St. Louis, MO from October 2026 to June 2027. The next is Backyard Ultra in New Town (Oct 10 8:00AM) on October 10 in Saint Charles, MO. Registration is open for 4. One advertises prize money.

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American Bottoms
9 aid

in 5 months

American Bottoms

Columbia, IL
113 mi56 mi
Registration open

Race calendar

October 2026

6 races

November 2026

1 race

December 2026

1 race

January 2027

3 races

February 2027

1 race

March 2027

2 races

April 2027

3 races

June 2027

1 race

Quick answers

What is the next trail race or ultramarathon near St. Louis, MO?

Backyard Ultra in New Town (Oct 10 8:00AM), on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Saint Charles, MO. Distances: Backyard Ultra, 2.6 mi.

What is the closest trail race or ultramarathon to St. Louis?

Minnie Ha Ha 6 & 12 Hour Endurance Runs in St. Louis, MO, about 1 mile from St. Louis, on October 17, 2026.

How many trail races and ultramarathons near St. Louis, MO have open registration?

4 of the 18 list registration as open as of October 6, 2026, including Backyard Ultra in New Town (Oct 10 8:00AM), DeClue Loop Trail Race and The Shippey Endurance Runs.

Which trail races and ultramarathons near St. Louis, MO offer prize money?

One race advertises prize money.

How many of the trail races near St. Louis, MO are ultramarathons?

14 of the 18 are ultramarathons (longer than a marathon, or a backyard, timed or 200+ mile format). The other 4 are shorter races.

What is the busiest month for trail races and ultramarathons near St. Louis, MO?

October 2026, with 6 of the 18. January 2027 follows with 3.

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