Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race

OCT
24
2026
Hit the roots and ridgelines at Babler Bongo, the first foot race at Babler State Park, featuring a lively 15K trail run and 15K ruck. Challenge yourself with a 20 lb ruck division, earn a custom patch, and support DOGS for our BRAVE.
Sat 24 Oct 2026
15 kilometers

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Event overview

The Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race/15K RUCK is a trail running event scheduled for October 24, 2026. It will take place at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, 800 Guy Park Drive, Wildwood, Missouri. The event is presented by Terrain Trail Runners and is noted as the first foot race to be hosted at Babler State Park.

Distances and ruck division

  • 15K trail race
  • 15K ruck

Ruck participants must carry a backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest with a minimum weight of 20 lbs, not counting water or food used during the race. All finishers in the ruck division will receive a custom Babler Bongo 15K rucking patch. Five dollars of each ruck division race registration will be donated to DOGS for our BRAVE. Registration for the event is due to open on March 27, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

15 km
Babler Bongo 15k Trail Race
15 km
15k Ruck