Terrain Magazine

St. Charles County Golden Games – Cycling
2025-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | St. Charles, MO
The Games have begun! On Saturday, we closed out this year’s Mens and Womens Volleyball Tournaments, Specialty Events at the Woodland Sports Complex, Table Tennis, and Basketball Skills Competitions. Monday’s events went off without a hitch, and the weather held out for us for Tuesday’s events. Congratulations to all our winners and participants. Isolated rain showers are in store for the St. Charles County area beginning Tuesday, April 29th, and lasting through Thursday, May 1st. However, we have made the call to proceed with all the Games for Wednesday. Show up to the site, and the Event Coordinators will provide any instructions on the events. Weather call for Thursday’s Games will be made by noon on Wednesday. Good luck!

Between the Trees Wellness Festival
2025-05-01 08:00 - 2025-05-04 17:00 | Blackwell, Mo.
Just one hour South of St. Louis! Join us for a long weekend of connecting in nature.
Explore over 400 acres of lush grounds including 2 natural springs, a pond, breathtaking bluffs, private access to Mill Creek, countless trails, hidden arrowheads and home of Hawk’s Bluff Crazy Lace Agate, druzy and quartz rocks. Hang out with the property goats, dogs, cows, mules and horses!

Thunder Chicken 100K Stage Races
2025-05-02 08:00 - 2025-05-04 17:00 | Wyman Center 600 Kiwanis Dr Eureka, MO 63025
St. Louis’s very own three-day trail running stage race – Thunder Chicken 100 Stage Races
Thunder Chicken 100 Stage Races are an annual gathering at Camp Wyman in Eureka, Mo, in western St. Louis County, Missouri. The event was created for many adventure seekers, reuniting for a weekend of challenging races, fellowship and the opportunity to experience some of the best trail running STL has to offer!
Over the course of three days, runners will experience some of the most challenging terrain and scenic trail systems STL West County has to offer! Winding, climbing and descending through the rugged Rockwoods Reservation, Rockwoods Range and Greensfelder park systems with several creek crossings, past scenic vistas and bluffs and through dense forest.

Cinco de Kilometer
2025-05-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Creve Coeur 13725 Marine Ave Maryland Heights, MO US 63043
A 5K fun walk with all proceeds benefiting Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park.

FUN WALK HIGHLIGHTS

♦ 5K T-Shirt while supplies last!
♦ Free drink of your choice (margarita, beer, water, etc.) with registration!
♦ Net proceeds will support improvements at Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park!

START / FINISH LOCATION
Sailboat Cove at Creve Coeur Park
13725 Marine Avenue
Maryland Heights, MO 63043

PARKING:
On-site spots at Sailboat Cove are available. Car pooling is encouraged!

SCHEDULE
5pm: Check-in & Day-Of
Registration at Tremayne Shelter
6pm: 5K Walk Starts
8pm: Course Closes
*Rain or Shine Event

Muddy River Marathon
2025-05-03 06:00 - 13:00 | 777 Main Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, USA
Whether you’re a regular participant, or looking to join your first ever Run, you’ve come to the right place. Muddy River Marathon is an engaging and fun event, geared towards people of all ages and from all walks of life.
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The Muddy River Marathon offers three race formats – full marathon, half marathon and half marathon relay. Our 26.2 mile, 13.1 mile and half marathon relay courses wind through Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
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We believe that fitness equals happiness, and encourage our participants to challenge their bodies while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Bluffs Trail Runs
2025-05-03 07:00 - 13:00 | Echo Bluffs State Park 34489 Echo Bluff Drive Eminence, MO US 65466
The trail running experience you don’t want to miss. Located in the most beautiful state parks in Missouri Echo Bluffs State Park and Current River State Parks. We offer something for the experienced trail runner to your first time running or hiking the trails.
TRAIL MARATHON follows the Half Marathon course taking you through Echo Bluffs State Park through Current River State park and back to the finish. You complete the Half Marathon Course x2.
TRAIL MARATHON RELAY follows the Half Marathon course taking you through Echo Bluffs State Park through Current River State park and back to the finish. Tag your partner and have them complete the next 13.1 lap for your combined 26.2!
TRAIL HALF MARATHON follows the 15k course taking you through Echo Bluffs State Park through Current River State park and back to the finish. Nail your next Trail Half Marathon or enjoy the journey with Missouri’s most scenic Half Marathon.
NEW! TRAIL HALF MARATHON RELAY grab a friend and tackle the Half Marathon as a team of 2 with half the price. The course follows the 10k course and more. Nail your next Trail Half Marathon or enjoy the journey with Missouri’s most scenic Half Marathon.
15k is a beautiful courses taking you through Echo Bluffs State Park through Current River State park and back to the finish. This 15k course give you the most spectacular areas of the parks with 360 degree views of the bluffs, single track trail, colorful vegetation, and the current river.
10K course offers stunning views of the rolling hills with fast enjoyable trails near the beautiful Lodges and cabins in Echo Bluffs State Park.
5K is a great distance to get your feet on the trails and enjoy nature by running or hiking.
Little Bluffs 1 Mile Kid’s Fun Run bring the kiddos, run with them for a 1 Mile Fun Fun. All kid’s receive a medal, bib, and special gift.
We are a CUPLESS event. Please make sure to bring some form of hydration vessel for your event.

Ozark Mountain Challenge
2025-05-03 07:00 - 14:00 | Patterson, Mo.
We have partnered with the Missouri State Parks (Sam A. Baker Park), along with 2025 Platinum Sponsor Missouri Highlands Healthcare, to see who can hike 7,980’ elevation (The height of Mt. Olympus) right here in the beautiful Ozark region in Missouri. Each participant will have twelve hours to hike nine times up Mudlick Mountain. This vertical ascent is equal to hiking Mount Olympus in the state of Washington. Why did we choose Mt. Olympus as a benchmark? Although in Greek mythology Olympus meant “mountain” or “gathering place of the gods”, in modern times Olympus represents “a place or state of joy and happiness.” The total hiking distance is approximately 17 miles. Each hiker will be shuttled back down to the base after each successful ascent. The route is Mudlick Mountain Fire Tower Road (available on All Trails app), which is a chat road. This challenge is NOT a race. It is the external (physical) YOU versus the internal (mental) YOU. Other participants & race volunteers will be encouraging you along the way.

Drink MO Wine Run
2025-05-03 07:30 - 11:00 | Mount Pleasant Winery 5634 High Street Augusta, MO 63332
Join us for this magnificent 3rd annual Drink MO Wine Run in Augusta, Missouri! The runs begin in the quaint and hilly town of Augusta. After touring around the quiet, historical streets, you head down to the Katy Trail for some flat, fun miles. The 5k and 10k turn around and head back while the half marathoners will enter Klondike Park and enjoy the beautiful, wooded technical trails. After looping around the unique park, runners head back to amazing Augusta to finish!
These wineries will be on your passport: Noboleis, Augusta Winery, Balducci Vineyards, Montelle Winery, Mount Pleasant Estates – we appreciate their support! Have fun on your tour!

Jim Schoemehl Run for ALS
2025-05-03 07:30 - 12:00 | Webster Groves, MO
In 2025 we celebrate the 24th annual Jim Schoemehl run to fight against ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) and support a local family. Hosted at Webster Groves High School, beginning outside of Roberts Gym, we will have 5K and 10K options for adults and children. Check out our FAQ for more details! We hope to see you on May 3rd!

Warehouse 660 TriFAHL
2025-05-03 08:00 - 11:00 | 2899 S. Franklin St Kirksville, MO US 63501
TriFAHL is one of the area’s only triathlons. This is a short distance triathlon for men and women of all athletic abilities that provides the opportunity to “Tri for a Healthy Life” in a low-key and supportive environment. Since we are a smaller race, you don’t have to wake up super early to try to find parking and walk a long distance to the race venue or wait in long lines to start the race. Plus you will be finished and on the road by 11am. First-timers and experienced racers are all welcome! You can race as an individual or a relay team.

The event begins with a 150 Yard swim at the Truman State University Natatorium, followed by a 9 mile bike ride that is two loops on the city streets in Kirksville and ends with a 2.4 mile run on mostly sidewalks through and around the edge of campus.

Register BY April 6th-$45 (will receive shirt at race). Register AFTER April 6th-$55 (shirt will not be available on race day and will have to be picked up from Warehouse 660 at a later date). REGISTRATION CLOSES ON APRIL 28th.

Go Girl Run - Columbia, MO
2025-05-03 08:00 - 12:00 | 1513 Research Park Dr, Columbia MO 65211 ​(Mizzou Research Park)
Join us for the MU Healthcare GoGirl Run in beautiful Columbia, MO! This women-only race features a half marathon and a 5K option, celebrating the strength, resilience, and camaraderie of women. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, this event promises a supportive atmosphere filled with fun, friendship, and empowerment.

Tour de Stooges
2025-05-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Lebanon, Ill.
Online registration for the 28th Annual Tour de Stooges opens with the new year at midnight, January 1, 2025.
What? You’re looking for beautiful scenery, great cookies, the best after-ride meal, and all the vidiot fun a stooge could want? Well, then don’t be a knucklehead or a victim of soicumstance. You better not miss the 28th annual Tour de Stooges on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Lebanon, Illinois (See the About the Ride page for a map of Lebanon). Miss it, and I’ll moiderize youse!
The rolling countryside has great scenery, picturesque farms, fields of wildflowers on lightly traveled country lanes. If the weather cooperates, we are planning for new routes that integrate the recently upgraded Trestle Trail on the southeast corner of Lebanon. Plus, our ride features the best rest stop treats around. Yes, our Missouri friends might need to drive a little, but the trip down Interstates 70 or 64 is about the same as traveling from downtown to West County. Plus, the trip is worth it and we promise a ride to remember. After you ride, there’s an all-you-can eat hot meal with lots of variety, including pizza, salads, soups, hot plates, sandwiches, etc. served in Ames Dining Hall at McKendree University.
We’re continuing the Moe Metric Century and the full 100-mile route – the Roger Kramer Memorial Century named after the founder of Tour de Stooges. There’s a short 9 mile route, too, and four other intermediate routes ranging from 16 to 47 miles for your velocipedic pleasure – something for everyone, and family-friendly, too. After the ride, we spread out, eat and watch Three Stooges shorts until the cows come home. Nyuk, nyuk, nyuk.?

Lake of the Ozarks Endurance Runs
2025-05-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Kaiser, MO
• Wandering Bobcat 5 Miler | Starts at 9:30 AM
• Trail of Four Winds 25K | Starts at 9 AM
• LOZ Traverse (32 miles of running and 3 miles of paddling) | Starts at 7 AM
Stay for our post-race TrailFest:
• Food
• Drink
• Music
• Awards
• Vendors

Tour of Hermann Gravel Challenge
2025-05-03 08:00 - 2025-05-04 17:00 | Hermann City Park, Hermann, Mo.
The Tour of Hermann Gravel Challenge is back for 2025. Continue to check this site for any updates as we close in on race day.
The twelfth annual Tour of Hermann Gravel Challenge is a gravel ride where participants can tackle as many as five challenging scenic loops on the roads surrounding picturesque Hermann, Mo. This event is for any experience level, including beginners. Riders can take on as little as one loop or as many as all five. It is completely up to you!

Walk MS: Kansas City
2025-05-03 08:30 - 13:00 | ASPIRIA 6500 Sprint Parkway Overland Park, KS 66251
Centered around the theme of Circles of Support, the Walk MS® experience emphasizes the people and organizations that help improve a person’s life with MS. At the same time, we move together toward a world free of MS. Everyone at Walk MS plays a powerful role in the MS community, whether you live with MS or care about someone who does.
Circles of Support is an interactive way for you to self-identify your place in the MS community.

CMH Heroes for Hospice 5K/10K Run
2025-05-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Bolivar Family Care Center 1240 N. Butterfield Rd. Bolivar, MO US 65613
Be a Hero! Join Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation and Craig Lehman Shelter Insurance for the 12th Annual Heroes for Hospice Race on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Register for the 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk, 5K, 10K or as a virtual participant.
*Youth 12 and under who register receive a T-shirt and timing chip. No need to register babies and toddlers unless you want the T-shirt

St. Charles County Golden Games - Track and Field
2025-05-03 09:00 - 11:30 | Fort Zumwalt East High School
The Games have begun! On Saturday, we closed out this year’s Mens and Womens Volleyball Tournaments, Specialty Events at the Woodland Sports Complex, Table Tennis, and Basketball Skills Competitions. Monday’s events went off without a hitch, and the weather held out for us for most of Tuesday’s events (unfortunately, rain did delay the Golf Tournament, and stronger storms about an hour after we commenced golfing caused us to cancel the tournament). Rain on Wednesday did delay Shuffle-Board, but continued after the rains passed. Congratulations to all our winners and participants. Isolated and scattered rain showers are still in the forecast through Friday, May 2nd. However, the expected rainfalls are expected to be low, and we project that they will have minimal impact for the remainder of this year’s Games. Consequently, we have made the call to proceed with all the Games for Thursday. Show up to the site, and the Event Coordinators will provide any instructions on the events. Weather call for Friday’s Games will be made by noon on Thursday. Good luck!

St. Francois State Park Community Day
2025-05-03 11:00 - 18:00 | St. Francois State Park, 8920 US Highway 67 North, Bonne Terre, MO 63628
We will meet up around the main climber parking lot. grab your gear for some amazing limestone routes!

Meramec Night-O
2025-05-03 19:00 - 23:00 | Meremac State Park
A nighttime orienteering event is planned for the evening of Saturday, May 3rd. It’s been a while since we’ve held an event in the dark. Dust off your headlamp and head down to Meramec State Park. We’re also planning a short middle-distance event for Sunday morning. Join for one or both. Camp at the group campsite or glamp at the cabins.

Rookies & Rock Stars Triathlon
2025-05-04 07:00 - 11:00 | St. Peters Rec-Plex, 5200 Mexico Road, St. Peters, MO
Whether you’re a beginner (rookie) or a veteran (rock star), the St. Peters Rec-Plex has a fun triathlon for you! Swim in our indoor pool, bike through flat farmlands, and run along shady, paved trails! Compete as an individual or on a team (3 participants per team, designate who will swim, bike and run).
Participants will receive an official race t-shirt, a full-color finisher medal, and food, water and beer (ages 21 and up) at the finish line!
This year’s race is presented by Pappas Toyota!

DoNot Stop 5K/10K/Half Marathon
2025-05-04 08:00 - 11:00 | springfield, mo
Question: Is it supposed to be DO NOT STOP, or DONUT STOP? Answer: YES!
Like Running or Walking? Love Donuts? This race is for you! Join us for the annual DoNot Stop Half Marathon, 5k/10k! A donut-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes –
Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious donut waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $15
Half – Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration includes a designer shirt and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid’s dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids’ dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash, and doesn’t want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by Thursday at midnight the week BEFORE the race to be guaranteed a shirt

Bridge Birthday Bash
2025-05-04 08:00 - 17:00 | 10800 Riverview Drive Saint Louis, MO US 63137
The Chain of Rocks Bridge is turning another year older, and what better way to celebrate than with a Birthday Bash Bike Ride!
That’s right, the BBB Classic is back for 2025 and better than ever. Come out on Saturday, May 4, to commemorate the 96th Birthday of the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge and enjoy a part of St. Louis history. We have routes planned for all comfort levels, post-ride expo, Fitz Rootbeer, Perennial beverages, and the sweetest ending with Duke’s Bakery cake!
The Bridge Birthday Bash is your chance to enjoy unique routes on relaxed back roads, greenways, and the Madison County Trails. This ride is perfect if you’re new to biking or just got back into it. We have everything from a three-mile family fun roll to a 55-miler for those who want to pay it forward and earn themselves an extra slice of cake.

Illinois Bike & Walk Summit
2025-05-07 08:00 - 2025-05-08 17:00 | Springfield, IL
The 2025 Illinois Bike & Walk Summit (ILBWS25) will take place May 7-8 at the Bank of Springfield Center.
ILBWS25 is the state’s most important conference related to biking and walking. Professionals, advocates, and individuals from communities of all sizes are invited to attend the conference to learn, collaborate, and identify creative solutions related to biking and walking in their community.
The theme for ILBWS25 is Creating Connected, Livable, Thriving Communities. Those interested in making it easier and safer to move about their community on foot and on bike are strongly encouraged to attend.

Spring Dirt Crits – Race 1
2025-05-07 17:00 - 20:00 | River’s Edge Park Trail, Chesterfield, MO
Dirt Crits at River’s Edge Park Trail is our newest Race Series in the Spring. It is raced on a brand new Short-Track Course built by GORC and the City of Chesterfield, specifically with Dirt Crits in mind. This 1.3 mile Loop has a few more straight sections than our Valley Park Course, but don’t be fooled – the center of the Park is full of twists and turns.

Go Girl Run
2025-05-10 07:00 - 12:00 | 5661 W 135th St. Overland Park, KS US 66223
This event invites all inspiring women and girls to showcase their strength and spirit. Each step is a celebration in the heart of the Midwest.
Join us in KC for an unforgettable day of empowerment and community. Let’s make memories together at Go Girl Run KC!

Capital City Race
2025-05-10 07:00 - 12:00 | 201 W Capitol Ave Jefferson City, MO US 65101
The Capital City Race is dedicated to Mental Health Awareness and is in memory of Jared Palmer, who lost his life to mental illness in November 2021. There are multiple routes available, including 5k, 10k, and 1/2 Marathon courses showcasing numerous landmarks around the Capital City. This event will start at the Jefferson City Capitol at 7:00 AM on May 11, 2024. Come out and walk, jog, or sprint with us on May 10, 2025. Join the fun and celebrate Mental Health Awareness!
Registration cost varies depending on your race selection. Registration includes one t-shirt, bib, and swag bag! Pre-packet pick-up will be held on May 9, 2024 from 4:00-6:00 PM at The Linc, 1299 Lafayette St, Jefferson City, MO 65101. Same day packet pick up and registration will start at 5:30 AM the day of the race. T-shirts will only be guaranteed for those who register BEFORE May 1, 2024.
Join us after the race for some music & fun! Local food vendors will be joining us to have food for purchase after the race! More information to come!

Bridge the Gap to Health Race
2025-05-10 08:00 - 11:00 | Clat Adams Bicentennial Park, All American Park, Quincy, IL, USA
Join us for the QMG Foundation’s Bridge the Gap to Health Race on Saturday, May 10, 2025 as we celebrate a momentous 25 years of bridging gaps in the community!
The Bridge the Gap to Health Race is not just a race; it is a unifying effort that brings together individuals, families, and businesses for the greater good of our community. Over the years, our event has served as a platform to promote personal health, foster connections among friends and family, and, most importantly, address pressing needs within our community.
The mission of the Bridge the Gap to Heath Race is to help ‘bridge the gap’ of a need in our community. To mark the 25 year milestone, this year’s race will raise funds for a new industrial-grade truck for Horizons Social Services, a local soup kitchen and food pantry. Additionally, a portion of the funds raised will support the QMG Foundation’s ongoing initiatives to provide financial assistance to nonprofit organizations that directly impact our community, focusing on community development, health and youth initiatives.
We invite you to register you and your family today! Enjoy the 5K walk/run, 10K, Half Marathon, or the Paul Arndt Kids Fun Run!

Muleskinner Gravel Classic
2025-05-10 08:00 - 17:00 | 11508 S Hunt Rd, Lone Jack, MO 64070
All races will begin at 8:00 am with a neutral rollout provided by the MUCC Juniors Cycling Team
Please arrive early for check-in
Proceeds go to support the Move Up Cycling Club Juniors team.

Prairie Series - Day 2
2025-05-10 08:00 - 17:00 | St. Joseph, Mo.
Ready to lace up and hit the ground running with the most exhilarating challenge of the year? Join us for the World’s Best Marathon & Half Series, where the race is on your terms – no time limits to hold you back!
Indulge in some truly great food that’ll fuel your every step and push you to the finish line, where not just any medal awaits, but an award-winning badge of honor. And the best part? Our loony community! Share the pavement with fellow runners who radiate energy, motivation and that quirky spirit of fun.
This isn’t just a run; it’s a nationwide celebration of stamina, community, and personal triumph. Be a part of something big. Run this country with us, TOGETHER! For event details and schedule updates, keep an eye on our website and get ready to make memories that will pound the soles of your feet, and the soul of our nation!

Union Founder's Day 10K | 5K
2025-05-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Union, MO 63084 US
Join us for the 47th Annual Founder’s Day Run presented by the Union R-XI Foundation. Under new direction, the race has returned to its roots with an evening start during Union’s annual Founder’s Day Festival. Being the oldest and longest-standing road race in Franklin County and one of the oldest in the St. Louis metro area, the Founder’s Day Run has been known to be a tough race. This year will be no different. The start/finish has been moved to the courthouse square.
Come early and bring your family to see what Founder’s Day has to offer. Then after you finish your race grab yourself a FREE beer (21 and over) and stick around and enjoy some music. Founder’s Day is an annual family-friendly event and takes place at the courthouse square in downtown Union. The celebration is sponsored by the Union Parks & Recreation Department and local businesses with the primary goal of bringing our community together to celebrate our great city. The festivities include turtle races, craft vendors, a cornhole tournament, pickleball tournament, pie baking contest, food trucks, music, and more.
The Union R-XI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit, charitable organization that supports the students, staff, facilities, and programs of the Union R-XI School District. To learn more about the Foundation please visit https://www.rxifoundation.org/.
