The Bluffs Trail Runs

MAY
2
2026
Experience the scenery of Missouri state parks with trail races ranging from a 5k to a half marathon. Run through Echo Bluff and Current River State Parks featuring single track trails and views of the local bluffs.
Sat 2 May 2026
Marathon Half Marathon 15 kilometers 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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The Bluffs Trail Runs

The Bluffs Trail Runs takes place in Eminence, Missouri, specifically utilizing the terrain within Echo Bluff State Park and Current River State Park. The event features a variety of distances held on single-track trails and paths near local lodges and cabins. Participants traverse areas offering views of the bluffs, rolling hills, and the Current River.

The event offers several distance options for participants:

  • Half Marathon
  • Half Marathon Relay (team of two)
  • 15k
  • 10k
  • 5k
  • 1 Mile Kid's Fun Run

The Half Marathon and 15k courses connect both Echo Bluff State Park and Current River State Park. These routes include 360-degree views of the bluffs and travel through areas of native vegetation. The 10k course focuses on the trails surrounding the lodging areas of Echo Bluff State Park, while the 5k is open to both runners and hikers. Children participating in the 1 mile fun run receive a medal, a bib, and a gift.

This is a cupless event. All participants must bring their own hydration vessel, such as a handheld bottle or a hydration pack, to use during their respective distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon
Trail Marathon
Marathon
Trail Marathon Relay
Half Marathon
Trail Half Marathon Relay
Half Marathon
Trail Half Marathon
15 km
15k
10 km
10k
10 km
10k (youth Under 19)
5 km
5 km
5k (youth Under 19)
Elevated Youth 1m