Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race
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Babler Bongo 15K Trail Race / 15K RUCK
The event is a 15K loop trail race presented by Terrain Trail Runners at Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park in Wildwood, MO, with start and finish at the Guy Park trailhead at the Henry Babler Enclosed Shelter. The course connects the Dogwood, Woodbine, Hawthorn and Equestrian trails and has approximately 1,350 feet of elevation gain. The field is capped at 75 runners.
Distances
- 15K Trail Run
- 15K RUCK (ruckers carry a minimum 20 lb pack; water and food not counted)
Ruck division finishers receive a custom rucking patch. Five dollars from each ruck division registration will be donated to DOGS for our BRAVE. The event is part of the Trail Mix Fund program, which can cover registration fees for runners who cannot afford them.
There will be one unmanned water-only aid station on course at about 4.5 miles. This is a cup free event; participants should carry a handheld, hydration vest, or a collapsible cup. Online registration includes a custom blended fabric t-shirt, finishers awards (medal for trail finishers, patch for ruck finishers), and overall awards for top male, female, and non-binary performers. The deadline for guaranteed swag with registration is October 4, 2026. Race day onsite registration may be available for an additional fee and swag is not guaranteed for those entries.
Post-race grab and go snacks and beverages are provided for runners and volunteers only. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
