Great Sandbagger 8K

AUG

1

2026

The Great Sandbagger 8K features a unique race format based on predicted finish times. Runners start in staggered order, and the first to cross the line wins a traveling trophy. The certified 8K course starts at the McBaine Katy Trailhead.

Sat 1 Aug 2026

McBaine, Missouri

Registration

8 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Great Sandbagger 8K takes place on August 1, 2026. The event is held at the McBaine Katy Trailhead at mile marker 169.5 in McBaine, Missouri.

Race Details

The event consists of one distance: a certified 8K out-and-back course.

Format and Rules

This event uses a unique format based on time predictions. Participants predict their finishing time before the race. Runners then start in a staggered order based on those predictions, with the goal of everyone finishing together. The first runner to cross the finish line wins the race and adds something to a 3-foot-tall traveling trophy, which they keep until the next year's event.

Registration and Fees

Registration is online only, and there is no race-day or on-site registration. Participants must register online via RunSignUp. The entry fee is $10. However, the event is free for members of the Columbia Track Club (CTC).

Important Information

Participants are asked to arrive before 7:00 AM on race day to make their time prediction. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

8 km