Tom Sawyer's Trial by Trail
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Tom Sawyer's Trial by Trail : 10K in Hannibal, Missouri
Tom Sawyer's Trial by Trail is a 10K trail race held October 17, 2026, in Hannibal, Missouri. The course runs through the Sodalis Nature Preserve and uses a mix of technical single track, double-wide dirt paths, and paved walking trails, with notable elevation gain along the route.
The event is presented as the second year of the race and lists several competitive and age-based categories. Divisions include an overall competition, a male/female Masters division for age 40 and over, and 10-year age groups with top male and female awards in each. There is a three-hour cutoff for completing the course and no minimum age requirement.
Prizes described include a $100 cash award for the overall male and female winners and a $50 cash bounty on the male and female course records. Registered participants by September 30 are listed as eligible to receive a Year Two race hoodie.
Registration is organized in tiered fees with higher amounts as the event date approaches. The listing shows tiers through August 31, through September 30, and October 1–12, and notes that registration closes October 12, 2026. The event is set in Hannibal and centered on the Sodalis Nature Preserve. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.