Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race

OCT
24
2026
The Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race returns for its third year on October 24, 2026. The event features a 15K trail run and a 15K rucking division at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park. It is noted as the first foot race to be held at this park.
Sat 24 Oct 2026
15 kilometers

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Event Details

The Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race/15K RUCK takes place on October 24, 2026. It is held at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park, located at 800 Guy Park Drive in Wildwood, Missouri. This is the third annual event.

Distances and Divisions

The event offers a 15K trail race distance. There is also a separate 15K RUCK division. Participants in the ruck division must carry a backpack, rucksack, or weighted vest with a minimum weight of 20 lbs, not including water or food consumed during the race. Finishers in the ruck division receive a custom Babler Bongo 15K Rucking patch.

Additional Information

This event is described as the first foot race to be hosted at Babler State Park. A portion of the registration fee for the ruck division is donated to an external organization. A fund exists for participants who may need financial assistance for the entry fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

15 km
15k Trail Race
15 km
15k Ruck